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The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA President Robbins says he doesn’t oppose a faculty union

Robbins said he is "all for it" after a campus coalition announced it plans to form a union.
Tangled proteins in the Alzheimer's affected brain harm communication between nerve cells.

UA scientists investigate connection between Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

The team is developing new ways to look at protein interaction in the human brain.
Christopher Johnson as Armand and Carley Elizabeth Preston as Désirée in "Désirée's Baby", based on the short story by Kate Chopin.

Rogue Radio presents Kate Chopin's “Désirée's Baby”

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Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Eller faculty warned UA purchase of for-profit university would be ‘catastrophic’

A faculty review of Ashford's assets called the acquisition a "lemon."
The University of Arizona Administration building.

UA group critical of university's pandemic response wants a union

A group of faculty, staff and graduate students say it is time to push back against the administration.

Reopening Safer

With the reopening of the campus nearing, the University of Arizona’s plan to Test, Trace and Treat is critical to making it safe. Testing and treating are well underway, but, what about tracing?
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education Notebook: Kindergarten to university, Arizona back-to-school plans emerging

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state, Aug. 1.
University of Arizona freshmen Diego Salcedo, Nooreen Qureshi, Celeste Mesa

Own Words: Starting college during the pandemic

Three UA freshmen share their concerns and hopes for their college careers.
Santiago Castiello-Gutiérrez works on his computer at the University of Arizona on July 28, 2020. Castiello-Gutiérrez is an international student working toward his Ph.D. in higher education.

Pandemic creates added pressures for international students

The UA has about 3,700 international students.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Arizona Board of Supervisor Chair Larry Penley over Zoom on July 28, 2020.

ABOR issues guidance for universities ahead of new school year

A discussion with Arizona Board of Regents Chair Larry Penley.
The University of Arizona Administration building.

Coalition concerned about UA furloughs, COVID-19 risks on campus

The Coalition for Academic Justice at the University of Arizona includes hundreds of faculty, staff and students.
The McKale Center ticket office at the University of Arizona. July 2020.

Delayed season, limited fan capacity possibilities for UA fall sports

A discussion with athletic director Dave Heeke.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA rolls out new protocols to guard against pandemic

How the university plans to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spreading on campus.
The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA to have full-size classes after Labor Day

Classes will begin online but quickly transition.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Arizona universities preparing to reopen amid pandemic

The chair of the Board of Regents says all campuses are prepared to respond if new outbreaks happen.
View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Delays, some spectators possible as UA plans for fall sports

The athletic director said further announcements on the fall sports schedule can be expected in the next few weeks.

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