Sept. 1, 2021 6 Historical Highlights and Traditions All Wildcats Should Know Wilbur wasn't the first UArizona mascot, and those olive trees on campus didn't get there by accident. Jamie DeConcini, who teaches a course on university heritage and traditions, shares some of the institution's fascinating past.
Sept. 1, 2021 Study Shows Impacts of Deforestation and Forest Burning on Amazon Biodiversity Since 2001, between 40,000 and 73,400 square miles of Amazon rainforest have been impacted by fires, affecting 95% of all Amazonian species and as many as 85% of species that are listed as threatened in the region.
Aug. 31, 2021 UArizona Experts: In Wake of COVID-19, Employers Must Make Offices Healing Spaces The pandemic has forced employers to think about how office spaces can reduce employee stress and enhance well-being, say two UArizona researchers who study how physical spaces affect health.
Aug. 30, 2021 UArizona Continues COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts, Offers Support on Afghanistan Mask compliance was high in the first days of the fall semester, and testing and vaccinations remain available on campus. The university also has mental health resources for those impacted by the recent events in Afghanistan.
Aug. 30, 2021 Turning Cameras Off During Virtual Meetings Can Reduce Fatigue, UArizona Research Finds Zoom fatigue – or feeling drained after a day of virtual meetings – may be worse for those who keep their cameras on during meetings, new research finds. Women and newer employees may be especially affected.
Aug. 30, 2021 Grant Funds Rape Forensic Exam Program at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson The nearly $500,000 in funding also helped create a Sexual Assault Response Team with experts from the university, hospital and community to ensure the program meets survivor needs.
Aug. 25, 2021 College is Family Affair for Incoming Triplets David, Matthew and Samantha Rosenblatt will each have at least two familiar faces to look forward to seeing around campus as they start their first semester at UArizona.
Aug. 24, 2021 Like Venom Coursing Through the Body: Researchers Identify Mechanism Driving COVID-19 Mortality Researchers have identified what may be the key molecular mechanism responsible for COVID-19 mortality – an enzyme related to neurotoxins found in rattlesnake venom.
Aug. 23, 2021 UArizona Urges Vaccinations, Masks as School Starts and Hospitals Feel Pressure Nearly half of all students enrolled on main campus have voluntarily uploaded proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The actual number of vaccinated students is likely much higher.
Aug. 19, 2021 UArizona Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Ever The more than 8,700 first-year students who started classes on Monday set a university record for first-year student enrollment, according to preliminary data. The newest class is also very diverse and academically prepared.
