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Dr. Richard Carmona and University of Arizona President Robert Robbins sit at a news briefing on opening the UA campus, May 20, 2020

UA President Robbins says if he had to reopen the university today, he wouldn't

The surge of COVID-19 cases is concerning University of Arizona officials.
A sticker on the ground notifies customers where to stand in order to maintain social distancing at Sam Levitz Furniture Warehouse. May 2020.

Pandemic shopping habits will be slow to change, says UA researcher

Practices like online shopping and curbside pickup are likely to continue past mask requirements.
A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19

As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA still grappling with how to 'return' in August

Officials are still working to figure out how to bring students safely back to campus.
A collected sample undergoes coronavirus testing.

Rise in coronavirus cases keeps pressure on UA lab

The university's biodepository is working to meet an increasing demand for test kits.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

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.
Demonstrators hold up signs recognizing George Floyd and condemning police brutality during and Black Lives Matter Tucson event on June 6, 2020.

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.
Speakers gather around sisters Jasmine and Janel Drummer as Janel reads an emotional account of her experiences during the March for Justice Tucson event at the University of Arizona campus on June 4, 2020.

Students lead demonstration on UA campus against police brutality

Black community members spoke about experiencing racism and the need to enact long-term change .
2019's Hurricane Dorian.

UA hurricane forecasters map summer season

The team has predicted 10 hurricanes for the North Atlantic, and drier summer for Southern Arizona.
In his book "At the Center of All Beauty: Solitude and the Creative Life", Fenton Johnson uncovers what role did solitude play in the lives of famous writers, thinkers and artists.

"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.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA continues preparations to bring students back

Officials have about two months to decide whether or not the university will hold in-person classes.
Dr. Richard Carmona and University of Arizona President Robert Robbins sit at a news briefing on opening the UA campus, May 20, 2020

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.
Spring 2020 University of Arizona graduates pose for photos at Old Main.

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 Robert Robbins receives an antibody test in this photo accompanying an April 30 UANews release.

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.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

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.

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