College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The pandemic presented a once-in-a-career opportunity for UArizona student journalists who rose to the occasion to cover it, with guidance from faculty and staff.

Affection is genetic for women but not men, a new study finds. Study author Kory Floyd says those who are genetically predisposed to being more affectionate may be struggling with "skin hunger" amid COVID-19 physical distancing.

UArizona historian Tyina Steptoe discusses the history of the holiday that recognizes emancipation, and why more people than ever may celebrate it this year and in the future.

Bilingual journalism is more than being able to ask questions in two different languages. "It's important to understand the history, the economics, the politics, the culture of diverse groups," says associate professor Jessica Retis.

Three scholars in the UArizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences see several parallels between today's pandemic and ones from centuries past.

Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest Maya monument ever recorded. Its construction suggests that Maya civilization developed more rapidly than once thought.

Science and folklore can be important partners when it comes to addressing global challenges like climate change and COVID-19. Folklorist Maribel Alvarez says folklore can document the kind of "knowing" that only comes from generations of tradition and observation.

Geographer Jason Jurjevich discusses "hard-to-count" populations in Arizona and how the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for ensuring an accurate census.

While the pandemic is a shared challenge for the class of 2020, some students have also overcome deeply personal struggles, from drug addiction to family tragedies.

In a time of uncertainty, false information is flourishing. UArizona experts in law, journalism and digital technology discuss how to deal with bad information circulating around COVID-19.