PAC-12 cancels fall sports
Member universities including the University of Arizona will shutter their programs until 2021.
News roundup: Biden picks Harris for VP, Pence visits Tucson, no UA football this fall
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 11.
UA will start furloughs Monday, despite pushback
President Robbins said other cost-cutting measures will be explored to deal with a potential $250 million deficit.
Balancing personal freedoms with pandemic safety mandates
An essay by three University of Arizona professors says the U.S. Constitution offers guidance.
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.
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.
Rogue Radio presents Kate Chopin's “Désirée's Baby”
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN" 2020 has NOT been cancelled; and a look back at Tucson's drive-in history from Chris Dashiell.
Eller faculty warned UA purchase of for-profit university would be ‘catastrophic’
A faculty review of Ashford's assets called the acquisition a "lemon."
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?
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.
Own Words: Starting college during the pandemic
Three UA freshmen share their concerns and hopes for their college careers.
Pandemic creates added pressures for international students
The UA has about 3,700 international students.
ABOR issues guidance for universities ahead of new school year
A discussion with Arizona Board of Regents Chair Larry Penley.
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.
