University of Arizona

Historic homes near University of Arizona relocating

Developer Capstone Communities gave Joel Ireland, a resident of the West University neighborhood, the historic homes to be placed on a plot of land he owns.

Law enforcement partnerships and community help lead to convictions following threats

Federal and local law enforcement partnerships as well as community tips have helped against threats to the University of Arizona community and gender-based violence.

Arizona researchers tackle urban heat with innovative weather data collection

UA team partners with DOE’s Brookhaven Lab to study and mitigate extreme heat in the Southwest.

Former UA student sentenced to life for professor's murder, victim's family calls for gun reform

Murad Dervish will serve life in prison with an additional 14 years for other charges.

UA leadership talks budget cuts, seeks organizational restructure of athletic department

New budget structure reduces $177 million deficit to $52 million

The Buzz: Efforts to reduce our use of finite resources

We look at efforts to reduce the use of plastic, water and fossil fuels.

UA search committee finalizes evaluation criteria for its next president

Some of the criteria includes financial literacy and trust building skills.

UA Professor Emeritus Noam Chomsky hospitalized in his wife's native country of Brazil after stroke

Chomsky transformed the study of linguistics and has also been an influential critic of U.S. foreign policy and the media.

UA expecting less cash on hand next fiscal year

In a report to an ABOR committee UA officials gave the latest numbers.

UA wheelchair racers to compete in 1st NCAA Track and Field Championships for all athletes

Audiences will see all athletes on the same track, just in different competition blocks.

Former graduate student found guilty of first-degree murder of UA professor

A 12-person jury found Murad Dervish guilty of six felony charges, including aggravated assault and first-degree murder.

Trial closes for former UA grad student accused of killing professor, deliberation begins

Alleged shooter Murad Dervish is pleading guilty except insane to second degree murder.

Former UA graduate student claims he didn't know killing professor was wrong

The trial for alleged UA shooter Murad Dervish continued this week.

Police use tear gas to break up pro-Palestinian protest at UA

Riot gear clad officers broke up the encampment just after midnight.

Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The documentary "Fair Play" gives visibility to the unending work of new mothers; and explore the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.

Trial begins in UA professor Thomas Meixner murder

Former grad student Murad Dervish pled not guilty to 7 felony counts, including 1st degree murder.

Arizona law bars universities from boycotting Israel

A state law passed in 2016 prohibits the state and local governments from adopting investment policies that include boycotting Israel.

The Buzz: Protests at Arizona's universities

Clashes on campus have lead to arrests, changes in policy around on-campus gatherings.

The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers the creatively curious; "I Dream in Widescreen 2024" showcases a new class of film makers; and "Stories That Soar!" offers a 4th grader's perspective on "Self Love".

Students protest at UA for the third day

Robbins defends law enforcement’s actions in a University-wide statement and announces UAPD will have a “zero tolerance approach” going forward.

Law enforcement storms encampment on University of Arizona campus

At least four arrests happened shortly after 2 am, and encampment pop-ups were torn down by law enforcement.

UA "Liberation Zone" encampment disbands after two police warnings

No arrests were made, but protestors said they would return the following day.

Gaza solidarity encampment starts on UA Campus

The encampment, dubbed the "UA Liberated Zone," joins dozens of similar demonstrations on college campuses nationwide.

One of the greatest: UA's unsung wheelchair basketball hero, Rudy Gallego

We meet Rudy Gallego, the man who started the University of Arizona's first adaptive sports team, wheelchair basketball.

Sky School

The University of Arizona Sky School is an innovative educational program that takes students of all ages to the summit of Mt. Lemmon for a retreat to learn about the ecosystems atop Arizona’s sky islands.

The Enduring Legacy of Chicano Photographer Louis Carlos Bernal

Tucson Chicano Photographer Louis Carlos Bernal’s Photography Intimately Captured the Lives of the LatinX American Culture.

Campus Agricultural Center

The Campus Agricultural Center operates as a research and teaching facility for the University of Arizona’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Make Way for Books – 25 Years

Empowering Young Minds: 25 Years of Make Way for Books Impact on Literacy! Collaboration with University of Arizona Publishing Class Unveils Heartwarming Children's Stories through new App

Be Lezo Like - Remembering the life and legacy of former UA hurdler Lezo Urreiztieta

Since 2014, friends and family gather for an annual camping trip to remember their son, brother, cousin, and teammate.

Meet the 93 Year-old Founder of Tucson's Drawing Studio

As a teaching artist, Andy Rush explores how to broaden each person’s notion of what drawing can be.

Edward Goodman on Saxophone

In this riveting performance, the Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of Arizona’s Fred Fox School of Music discusses the life lessons that can be gleaned while playing the sax.

Campus Unarmed

A student advocacy organization at the University of Arizona whose purpose is to foster positive student and teacher relationships to build a safer campus.