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The Buzz: Why a 32-year-old federal law has failed to bring Native American remains home

A federal law was supposed to ensure returns of most remains by 1995. So why are thousands of Arizona tribal remains still not back with their people?
November 24, 2023

Sit-in at UA's College of Education calls to reinstate professors

Around 60 staff, faculty, students and community members participated.
November 20, 2023

UA suspends two professors following Israel-Hamas lecture

The College of Education professors have been suspended until an investigation concludes.
November 17, 2023

What to expect for November's AZ Board of Regents meeting

The public session will begin Thursday, Nov. 16.
November 16, 2023

Arizona economic coalition holds meeting with Ukranian officials in Tucson

The AZDIC has acted as a liaison between Arizona business and Ukraine for many months.
November 15, 2023

UA President addresses financial crisis saying they "overinvested"

President Robert Robbins' email came after the University of Arizona garnered criticism over its financial status.
November 13, 2023

UA Students hold “Shut it Down for Palestine” rally

Hundreds of students and community members marched on the UofA Campus on Thursday, Nov. 9 as part of a national day of protest.
November 9, 2023

"Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How teachers are dealing with AI in classrooms; and a story of survival in plain sight from Children of the Holocaust.
November 8, 2023

UA gets a new threat assessment director

Dr. Jessie Semmann assumed her new role shortly before the one year mark of last year's deadly on campus shooting.
November 7, 2023

AZ Board of Regents considers new tuition model for UA

Their final decision will be made later this month on Nov. 16.
November 7, 2023

New scholarship helps University of Arizona Dreamers

A new scholarship will provide certain students considered Dreamers with up to 60% of tuition to attend the UA.
November 7, 2023

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

The University of Arizona has implemented a 2% budget cut and started hiring freezes.
November 7, 2023

University of Arizona football team wins its way to postseason play

The squad is expected to be invited to a bowl game for the first time since 2017.
November 7, 2023

University of Arizona leads the way in western environmental justice initiatives

Empowering communities and bridging gaps: UA's role in transforming environmental equity
November 3, 2023

The University of Arizona is taking its fundraising campaign public

The Fuel Wonder campaign has a $120 million head start.
November 3, 2023

UA a top Hispanic Serving Institution when it comes to Fulbrights

The university is one of 21 HSIs in the state.
October 30, 2023

Favianna Rodriguez on using creativity for social change.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Author Kerri Maher on her latest novel "All You Have to Do Is Call"; and, a conversation with the cast of Saguaro City Music Theatre's "Little Shop of Horrors"
October 23, 2023

Canines to sport recycled fashion at UA's Dogs N Denim

Annual event demonstrates student created design and construction of reusable fabrics.
October 19, 2023

Pro-Palestine protest canceled following UA President statement

The protest organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine was one of many that were supposed to take place today.
October 12, 2023

“Ring of Fire” solar eclipse coming Saturday morning

The peak annular eclipse will happen in Tucson at 9:33 a.m on Oct. 14.
October 12, 2023
VIDEO

Carla Fabris: Harpist

A delicate performance by Carla Fabris, Harp Instructor at the University of Arizona’s Fred Fox School of Music
November 17, 2023

OSIRIS-REx: Sample Return

Watch the conclusion of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission as it safely returns an asteroid sample to Earth.
November 13, 2023

SPACEWATCH

Meet the scientists responsible for monitoring the night sky for hazardous asteroids and comets that might pose an impact threat to Earth.
September 19, 2023

Steward Observatory Turns 100

This year, the iconic Steward Observatory dome on the University of Arizona campus celebrated its 100th birthday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating its original dedication in 1923.
June 26, 2023

Patrick Robles for the People

As University of Arizona’s graduation commences, an important figure leaves behind a changed university.
May 23, 2023

UA at Sierra Vista

The University of Arizona’s College of Applied Science & Technology (CAST) is the primary department centered at the UA extension campus in Sierra Vista, AZ.
May 20, 2023

SEMA Lab - Science Enhanced Mindful Awareness

SEMA Lab at the University of Arizona is developing tools to better understand mindfulness meditation, make mindfulness more accessible, and ultimately enhance anyone’s quest for personal happiness.
January 4, 2023

OSIRIS APEX

OSIRIS APEX is a new name for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, to accompany its new mission to explore the near-Earth asteroid Apophis.
November 9, 2022
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