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The Arizona Board of Regents meets in the student union on Nov. 16 about degree programs, the capital development plan, tuition, and other things.

Numbers you need to know from this week’s Arizona Board of Regents meeting

Rocky Baier
November 17, 2018
The Arizona Board of Regents meets in the student union on Nov. 16 about degree programs, the capital development plan, tuition, and other things.

Arizona Board of Regents fall 2018: Day one recap

Vanessa Ontiveros, Rocky Baier, and Kaali Roberts
November 16, 2018
University of Arizona Police Department officers on the UA campus. 

Two female students assaulted near campus, according to reports

Rocky Baier and Mark Lawson
November 7, 2018
UA alumna Andrea Constand, pictured as a senior forward for Arizona women's basketball in 1996, filed suit against Bill Cosby after he sexually assaulted her in 2004. Cosby was sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison on September 25.

Andrea Constand, UA alumna sexually assaulted by Bill Cosby, releases statement

Rocky Baier
September 25, 2018
 The lounges in Coronado residence hall have been converted into temporary living for students currently on the waiting list dorm rooms. To provide housing for as many students as possible, some residence halls were overbooked, and students in temporary living will need to stay there until others move out.  

Study, resident assistant rooms converted to temporary housing for overflow student living

Rocky Baier
August 18, 2018
Commencement 101 – Everything you need to know to have a great graduation

Commencement 101 – Everything you need to know to have a great graduation

Rocky Baier
May 8, 2018
Portrait of UA Honors Dean Patricia MacCorquodale. MacCorquodale is stepping down as dean after 23 years.

MacCorquodale update: When Title IX goes to court

Randall Eck and Rocky Baier
April 25, 2018
A band plays during the RED for ED protest on April 4, in downtown Tucson.

UA educators support Red For Ed, but graduates hesitate to encourage joining field

Rocky Baier
April 17, 2018
This map includes of the rides, booths and vendors that the 2018 Spring Fling will feature. Spring Fling's most popular rides include the Mach One, the Big Wheel, Insanity and G-Force.

Thrill seekers, don’t miss these rides

Rocky Baier
April 11, 2018
Craig Carter, Former Arizona assistant coach for track and field.

Craig Carter found guilty of multiple assault charges

Rocky Baier
March 30, 2018
Craig Carter, Former Arizona assistant coach for track and field.

Closing arguments given in Craig Carter case, jury goes to delibertate

Rocky Baier
March 30, 2018

Carter trial, Day 2: Roommate testifies, defense and prosecution rests

Rocky Baier
March 29, 2018
Thousands of protesters showed up at Jacome Plaza on March 24 for Tucson's March for our Lives. Similar protests happened across the nation, with gun violence survivors, students and state representatives shared their stories and opinions about gun regulation and recent events.

Tucson comes together to say ‘never again’ to gun violence

Victor Garcia and Rocky Baier
March 27, 2018
Henry Koffler was the first University of Arizona alumnus to serve as president, and his nine-year tenure saw increases in enrollment, number of faculty and staff, and research expenditures.

From student to president: how a UA alum touched the lives of many

Rocky Baier
March 20, 2018
Renowned astrophysicist and author, Stephen Hawking, died at the age of 76 after dedicating his life to the research of black holes and the laws that govern our universe.

Stephen Hawking: UA students and faculty pay their respects

Rocky Baier
March 20, 2018
Portrait of Former UA Honors Dean Patricia MacCorquodale, who recently filed a complaint against the Arizona Board of Regents, alleging gender pay discrepancies at the UA.

Former Honors College dean sues Board of Regents in federal court

Eddie Celaya and Rocky Baier
January 22, 2018
The government shut down concluded on Monday Jan. 22 after President Donald trump signed a bill keeping the government open through Feb. 2.

Students have little to fear in latest government shutdown, for now

Rocky Baier
January 21, 2018
Regent Lyndel Manson, President Eileen Klein, Chair Bill Ridenour and Vice Chair Ron Shoopman smile at the Arizona Board of Regents special meeting on Wednesday, Dec 13. Regents discussed president's contracts and new cost study and financial aid reports.  

Regents approve important reports in special meeting

Jordan Williams and Rocky Baier
December 14, 2017
Geoscience graduate students Lisa Jose, left, and Haiyang Kehoe hold a sign that says "tuition is not income" during the graduate student walkout and rally on Nov. 29. "If we're taxed more, I'm probably going to have to leave grad school," Jose said. 

Grad students walk out in protest of GOP tax bill

Rocky Baier
December 12, 2017
Close friends of Christiana “Chrissy” Duarte, who was killed in the Las Vegas shooting, cry as they watch a slideshow dedicated to Chrissy’s life at her memorial service hosted by the Arizona Zeta Omicron chapter of Sigma Kappa sorority at Greek Heritage Park, Oct. 10.

Sigma Kappa, Greek Life honor the life of Christiana Duarte

Rocky Baier
October 11, 2017
A University of Arizona Police Department officer makes a call while standing by near the Koffler building on the UA campus. The officers were responding to a dead body found near the building.

POLICE BEAT: END OF THE WEEK

Rocky Baier and Jessica Blackburn
October 8, 2017
Brother Dean Saxton speaks on campus on Sept. 28 for the first time since last year, when he was banned for assaulting a student in September of 2016.

The Return of Brother Dean

Rocky Baier
September 28, 2017

Hundreds gather outside Tucson City Hall to protest Trump’s rally in Phoenix

Rocky Baier
August 23, 2017
The Hillel building front entrance, located on Second Street and Mountain Avenue. 

Campus Guide ’17: Hillel Foundation offers Jewish take on home away from home for students

Rocky Baier
July 31, 2017
2016 graduating seniors pose with Wilbur Wildcat on a couch outside Old Main.

UA offers connections even after you graduate

Rocky Baier
May 10, 2017
Mechanical engineering junior and DACA student Dario Andrade Mendoza chooses a book in the UA Main Library on Sept. 1, 2015. DACA students have faced uncertainty and fear since Trump's election.

DREAMers look for sanctuary at UA

Rocky Baier
May 3, 2017

Gov. Ducey visits UA to talk new plans, experience to Eller class

Rocky Baier
April 28, 2017
The self-driving car used by UA seniors in electrical and computer engineering during the CAT Vehicle Competition on April 23 outside of Old Main. The competition is running over the course of three days from April 23-25. 

Teams compete in self-driving car software challenge

Rocky Baier
April 26, 2017
The backside of the self-driving car used by UA seniors in electrical and computer engineering during the CAT Vehicle Competition on April 23 outside of Old Main. The competition is running over the course of three days from April 23-25.

Students progam self-driving cars during three-day competition

Rocky Baier
April 24, 2017
A view of the line-up of student booths at Spring Fling April 8 on the UA Mall. Student clubs and other groups are subject to several rules and fines for compliance with Spring Fling operations. 

Student clubs find high expectations, high payoff for Spring Fling participation

Rocky Baier
April 10, 2017
The new UA President Dr. Robert Robbins speaks during a press conference at the UA College of Medicine Phoenix on Tuesday, March 7. 2017.

Robbins confirmed as next UA president

Rocky Baier
April 7, 2017
Veterans find solace in Israel experience through Heroes to Heroes Foundation

Veterans find solace in Israel experience through Heroes to Heroes Foundation

Rocky Baier
March 24, 2017
The Heroes to Heroes Journey to Israel team during their trip in March 2016. Two soldiers who have been through the Heroes to Heroes program will speak at the university on Tuesday, March 21.

Heroes programs combats veteran PTSD

Rocky Baier
March 19, 2017
Kate Keelen and Nick Breckenfeld prepare cotton candy at Fluff it Up, an organic cotton candy stand at the Tucson Festival of Books on the UA mall in 2014. The festival generates millions of dollars for the local Tucson economy.

150 sponsors donate half a million dollars for Tucson Festival of Books

Rocky Baier
March 9, 2017
An overhead view of the setup for the Tucson Festival of Books on the UA Mall on March 7.

Festival of Books erects 500 tents, 14 stages over three weeks on Tucson Mall

Rocky Baier
March 9, 2017
FORCE helps people get a grip on masturbation in Censored Series discussion at Women's Resource Center

FORCE helps people get a grip on masturbation in Censored Series discussion at Women’s Resource Center

David Pujol and Rocky Baier
February 22, 2017
Wendsler Noise, Sr. speaks to the Tucson community on fighting to Protect Oak Flat in downtown Tucson, Ariz.

Hundreds rally in Tucson in support of Oak Flat

Rocky Baier
February 12, 2017

People of the protest: Who opposes Trump’s immigration order?

Rocky Baier
February 1, 2017
President Barack Obama talks with staff at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts on Apr. 18, 2013. It is still unknown if the new replacement plan will provide coverage for pre-existing medical conditions.

Obamacare repeal effort brings questions

Rocky Baier
January 25, 2017
The United States Capitol building just as the sun starts to rise and attendees file in before the inauguration of President Donald Trump, in Washington D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Photograph by Rebecca Noble)

Students chime in on Donald Trump’s presidency after his inauguration

Rocky Baier
January 21, 2017
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump plays to the crowd as he walks to the podium during a rally at the Phoenix Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

2016: Trump, President Hart, OSIRIS-REx, Brother Dean’s arrest and Zika, my-oh-my the end is near

Rocky Baier
December 7, 2016
The Scoop employee Jacklyn Garcia, a sophomore studying public health and Spanish, pours a light coffee with nitrogen from a keg for practice inside Scoop on Aug. 23. Proposition 206 will gradually raise minimum wage to $12 by 2020 and provide guaranteed sick leave for workers.

Arizona votes ‘yes’ on Prop. 206 to raise higher minimum wage

Rocky Baier
November 9, 2016
Arizona votes 'no' on Prop. 205, blocks legalization of recreational marijuana

Arizona votes ‘no’ on Prop. 205, blocks legalization of recreational marijuana

Rocky Baier
November 9, 2016
Early voting Pima County members wait in line to cast their vote in at the ASUA office on Friday, Nov. 4. Michael Finnegan, ASUA president mentioned that the office has been opened for the past week for citizens to vote early.

The 1,500 students who voted early on campus share their thoughts on the election, voting

Rocky Baier
November 5, 2016
Congressman Earl Blumenauer from Portland, Oregon visited UA's campus to speak about Proposition 205, an initiative for the legalization and regulation of marijuana in the state of Arizona that is on the November ballot. The proposition will allow adults 21 years of age and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and consume marijuana in private; of age individuals are permitted to grow up to six marijuana plants in an enclosed area with no more than 12 plants in a single residence. If passed, marijuana will see similar regulation and taxation of alcohol. The proposition allocated tax revenue to public education and public health.

On Prop. 205 and marijuana legalization: An interview with Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer

Rocky Baier
October 29, 2016
Students, Alumni kickoff Homecoming with lighting of 'A' Mountain celebration

Students, Alumni kickoff Homecoming with lighting of ‘A’ Mountain celebration

Rocky Baier
October 24, 2016
Arizona poised to vote on legal marijuana with Proposition 205 on Nov. 8

Arizona poised to vote on legal marijuana with Proposition 205 on Nov. 8

Rocky Baier
October 20, 2016
Dr. John Pollard balances a chemical equation with his students during his Nov. 10, 2014, general chemistry lecture in a colloaborative classroom. The UA now has nine collaborative classrooms and a collaborative faculty room for teachers to learn and practice with the interactive technology.

UA faculty embrace new collaborative faculty rooms

Rocky Baier
September 29, 2016
Officer Ian Theel leads Brother Dean to a Police Cruiser on Tuesday, Sept. 20th. Brother Dean was arrested on one count of assault for kicking a student. he has subsequently been kicked off campus for a year.

Brother Dean arrested: Charged with assault, kicked off campus

Rocky Baier
September 21, 2016
Officer Ian Theel leads Brother Dean to a Police Cruiser on Tuesday, Sept. 20th. Brother Dean was arrested on one count of assault for kicking a student. he has subsequently been kicked off campus for a year.

Brother Dean arrested today after kicking female UA student, kicked off campus for one year

Rocky Baier
September 20, 2016
The 'ballsiest' writer in Hollywood is 'Girls' writer Lena Dunham

The ‘ballsiest’ writer in Hollywood is ‘Girls’ writer Lena Dunham

Erin DeSoto
February 7, 2013

Arizona all aces

Zack Rosenblatt
March 8, 2011

Icecats net 1-1 weekend

Brian Kimball
January 22, 2008

ABOR Briefs

Matt Andazola and Alex Grubb
March 19, 2007
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