Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
UA expands COVID-19 antibody testing to more groups
Hospital workers, first responders and some state employees are eligible to see if they have COVID-19 antibodies.
Black Lives Matter event draws thousands to UA; group says police presence broke agreement
The organization says it will no longer host events in collaboration with the university.
Students lead demonstration on UA campus against police brutality
Black community members spoke about experiencing racism and the need to enact long-term change .
UA hurricane forecasters map summer season
The team has predicted 10 hurricanes for the North Atlantic, and drier summer for Southern Arizona.
"At the Center of All Beauty": Author Fenton Johnson on the connection between solitude and creativity
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How a DNA test revealed a sensitive family secret; and essays from two young women about the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to their lives.
UA continues preparations to bring students back
Officials have about two months to decide whether or not the university will hold in-person classes.
Professor, former surgeon general to run incident command center for UA return
UA President Robert Robbins and Dr. Richard Carmona discuss the plan for the return to campus.
New college grads face uncertain job market
A UA official advises flexibility for new degree holders navigating a job market disrupted by COVID-19.
UA president discusses plan to return to classrooms in the fall
President Robert Robbins said the plan to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is not final.
UA expanding Global Campus program amid expected loss of international enrollment
The program has been adding partners since March, when the pandemic put a question mark on returning students.
Worry, caution likely to linger for many shoppers despite reopening, professor says
A UA consumer sciences professor expects consumers will need to see certain precautions from retailers before feeling safe.
UA releases revised furlough, pay cut plan
On Friday, President Robbins announced modifications to the ranges of salaries and respective cuts, while canceling furloughs for the lowest earners.
UA announces plans to hold in-person classes in the fall
President Robert Robbins says the transition "won't be easy."
Hubble space telescope marks 30 years of exploration
The space science landmark received help from the University of Arizona.
