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Adam Buntzman, research assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, works with DNA in a lab on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Tucson.

Researchers at the University of Arizona find new ways to treat COVID-19

Kanishka Chinnaraj
April 25, 2023
The SunLink stop on Cherry and Second Street, one of several on campus, stands absent of waiting passengers on July 6. 

UA students speak out for free transit at Tucson City Council meeting

Sean Meixner
September 14, 2022
Screenshot of the University of Arizona's virtual status update meeting Monday, Aug. 15.

University status update: UA addresses monkeypox, COVID-19, as fall semester approaches

Sean Meixner
August 15, 2022
A sign outside of the University of Arizona's Student Union Memorial Center food court says masks are "strongly recommended" inside the building. An illustration of Wilbur the Wildcat wearing a mask is featured under the text. After UA President Dr. Robert C. Robbins lifted the school's mask mandate during the spring 2022 semester, these recommendation signs were placed all around campus.

COVID-19 protocols and prevention on the UA’s campus for the fall 2022 semester

Sean Meixner
July 17, 2022
A sign outside of the University of Arizona's Student Union Memorial Center food court says masks are "strongly recommended" inside the building. An illustration of Wilbur the Wildcat wearing a mask is featured under the text. After UA President Dr. Robert C. Robbins lifted the school's mask mandate during the spring 2022 semester, these recommendation signs were placed all around campus.

UA President Robbins addresses rising Pima County COVID-19 cases

Annabel Lecky
June 21, 2022
University of Arizona's Árbol de la Vida Residence Hall located on the edge of UA campus. Taken on August 16, 2020 during a student move in day.

OPINION: Dorms and COVID-19: Reflecting on the past freshman year

Isabelle Freguia
May 7, 2022
Students at University of Arizona hold a party in a frat house on March 25. With Covid-19 cases dropping the student body holds more parties to celebrate their freedom again. 

OPINION: After two years, COVID-19-conscious students deserve to have some fun without pandemic guilt

Olivia Krupp
March 31, 2022
Screenshot of Virtual University Status Update on Mon., Feb. 21, 2022

University status update: UA experiences “remarkable” drop in COVID-19 positivity

Sean Meixner
February 22, 2022
Screenshot taken on Monday, Nov. 15, of the virtual university status update team, with special guest Dean of Students Kendall Washington-White. The team discussed the new COVID-19 Omicron variant.

University status update: Continued rise in COVID-19 cases, Omicron variant raises concern

Sean Meixner
November 30, 2021
Spread out, reduce the spread sign at bench outside of Centennial Hall. A man walks in the background with a University of Arizona face mask. Following Gov. Ducey's executive order, the UA will not be able to restrict student participation in academic activities on the basis of their COVID-19 vaccine record, their participation in COVID-19 testing and their mask-wearing habits.

Pfizer vaccine eligibility opens to children under 12 as global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 5 million

Sam Parker
November 3, 2021
Spread out, reduce the spread sign at bench outside of Centennial Hall. Man walks in the background with University of Ariz. face mask.

OPINION: It’s normal to feel uneasy about COVID-19 when returning to campus

Emma Watts
October 13, 2021
Screenshot taken on Monday, Sept. 27, of the virtual university status update team with special guest Dr. Theresa Cullen. The team announced that booster shots for COVID-19 are now available through the university.

University status update: Pfizer booster shots available through Campus Health

Sean Meixner
October 4, 2021
Pressure to behave perfectly in the pandemic has been on college students more than anyone. Signs scattered throughout the University of Arizona campus remind students to mask up and Bear Down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. 

OPINION: Vaccinations and masks are more than just political, they are common decency

Lauren Borelli
September 30, 2021
Perfume Genius performs for Tucson audience at Club Congress on Sept. 16.

Is partying okay post COVID-19 vaccine? Young adults of Tucson weigh in

Allison Fagan
September 27, 2021
Students walk across campus to attend in-person classes.

Mask mandates, testing and vaccines: How the fall semester is looking for the University of Arizona

Madison Beveridge
September 17, 2021
At a reentry task force meeting on Aug. 16, University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins (bottom), Vice President of Communications Holly Jensen (top left) and task force director Dr. Richard Carmona (top right) discussed the recent mask policy for indoor spaces at the UA.

UA task force talks new masking requirements and fall mitigation plan

Hillary Schiff
August 17, 2021
Spread out, reduce the spread sign at bench outside of Centennial Hall. A man walks in the background with University of Arizona face mask.

UA will not mandate vaccination for students, testing voluntary

Kristijan Barnjak
July 31, 2021
Students in their Physics 241 Lab working on their lab assignments on Oct. 29, 2020. Courtesy: Cynthia Bujanda

Expanded in-person labs for UA students this coming fall

Andres Diaz
July 22, 2021
Cars line up on the University Mall east of Cherry with passengers awaiting their COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, Feb. 12.

UA vaccination POD closing Friday

Vic Verbalaitis
June 24, 2021
The Latino community is struggling disproportionately with COVID-19 cases, but many are fearful of the vaccine due to misinformation from in media. Cars line up on the University Mall east of Cherry with passengers awaiting their COVID-19 vaccination on Friday, Feb. 12. 

OPINION: We aren’t handling vaccine skepticism the right way

Andrea Moreno
April 11, 2021
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