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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.

Spotting the difference between Southern Arizona allergies and coronavirus

Experts say symptoms are similar but cite significant differences.

UA launches text survey to fill critical COVID-19 data gaps amid insufficient testing

Researchers are looking to enroll as many people as possible in the system, which will also provide information to participants.

“'Rona needs to stay away!”: How a single mother stays resilient.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free meals for our community; and an interview with César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants".

UA Pres. Robbins says economic impact of pandemic 'is dire'

The university anticipates a shortfall of at least $250 million, largely due to tuition losses.

UA president proposes furloughs, pay cuts for 16,000 employees

Robbins says he and senior vice presidents have already taken pay cuts.

Arizona Supreme Court considers tuition case

It will decide whether the state attorney general can sue the Arizona Board of Regents.

UA faculty share expertise, ideas in COVID-19 research group

They aim to help bolster ongoing efforts to flatten the curve and improve future responses to pandemics.

UA president discusses antibody testing, financial impact of pandemic

The university plans to distribute 250,000 antibody tests for health care workers and first responders across Arizona.

UA Campus Pantry still open, serving students and staff

Social distancing prompts move to larger space in Student Union.

UA, state health agency partner on antibody tests

250,000 tests are being developed for medical personnel.

Tucsonan recalls historic Apollo 13 rescue mission

Space scientist helped NASA plot the astronauts' emergency route home.

Possible enrollment declines due to coronavirus could mean trouble for UA bottom line

Out-of-state and international students account for a large portion of the university's tuition revenue.

UA president sets goal of testing whole campus community for COVID-19 antibodies

President Robert Robbins says the testing will be crucial in determining when to reopen campus.

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