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Inside lab 310 at the University of Arizona's Bioscience Research Laboratories building on Sept. 23, 2021. Graduate students and lab technicians work together here on different projects.  

AZ HEROES granted $22 million for continued research of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, immunity

Sam Parker
August 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.

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
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 taken of the University of Arizona's Monday, Jan. 10, virtual status update team. The team discussed spring 2022 reentry plans.

University status update: Walk-in vaccine clinic, plans for campus reentry

Sean Meixner
January 12, 2022
A student walks by a sign stating that masks are required inside the Student Union Memorial Centers. The rule is enforced in most indoor spaces on campus, but it doesn't always get followed.

Cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant identified at University of Arizona

Sam Parker
December 22, 2021
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
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 public health measures and statistics, as well as announced that the mandate for all UA employees to get vaccinated has been extended to Jan. 17.

University status update: Employee vaccination deadline extended to Jan. 17, COVID-19 cases rise by 40% in Arizona

Sean Meixner
November 16, 2021
The University of Arizona Administration Building. .

Turning Point USA holds small rally on UA campus, Charlie Kirk to speak Monday

Kate Ewing
November 11, 2021
The new malaria vaccine, also known as RTS,S or by its brand name Mosquirix, was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. On Oct. 6, the World Health Organization endorsed the RTS,S vaccine. Photo Courtesy Creative Commons. 

Turning the tide against malaria

Andres Diaz
November 3, 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
All University of Arizona employees will be required to submit documentation of full vaccination against COVID-19 by Dec. 8. "The concept of vaccination. Syringe on the background of the globe" by wuestenigel is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

BREAKING: UA issues employee COVID-19 vaccination requirement

JT Thorpe
October 15, 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
 A cloudy afternoon at Banner and Diamond Children's Hospital on Sept 23. The children's hospital has been serving an influx of patients with the rise of pediatric COVID-19 cases in Pima County. 

Q&A with Dr. Nathan Price: COVID-19 vaccinations and disease in children and adolescents

Andres Diaz
October 8, 2021
Campus Health is just one of many services that the University of Arizona uses to help meet the needs of students. (Photographed by Courtney Talak)

UA to offer COVID-19 booster shots

Sam Parker
October 7, 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
Screenshot of the virtual university status update team, which met Monday, Sept. 27, to discuss the availability of COVID-19 booster shots and trends in COVID-19 data.

University status update: COVID-19 booster shots coming to the UA

Sean Meixner
September 28, 2021
Researchers around the world are working on vaccines for the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, experts estimated that it would take 12-18 months at the earliest to create a vaccine for the pandemic. Courtesy of FDA.

Students earn $1K by participating in this COVID-19 study

Jillian Bartsch
September 3, 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
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