University of Arizona in the News

Poynter Thursday
The system is failing Mexican journalists. Here's how they're fighting back.

Experts say violence and instability continue to plague Mexico's news industry. The University of Arizona's Center for Border and Global Journalism conducts extensive research on Mexico's media industry, but also goes a step further – promoting collaboration between young reporters on either side of the border.
The Washington Post Thursday
She was the glamorous face of suffrage. Then she became its martyr.

Linda Lumsden, an associate professor and director of graduate studies at the University of Arizona School of Journalism, is the author of "Inez: The Life and Times of Inez Mulholland." "She projected power, bravery and intelligence," Lumsden said. "She cast women from victims to actors and gave the movement a modern face."
KGUN Thursday
UArizona expanding antibody testing to support research efforts

In conjunction with expanded testing eligibility, the university also is launching a $7.7 million yearlong study funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify patterns of COVID-19 immunity over time in previously and newly infected individuals.
ABC News Wednesday
On heels of Arizona Senate primary, Republican Martha McSally challenges Democrat Mark Kelly to 7 debates

"It's gonna be a very competitive race – lots of spending, not only by the candidates, but by outside groups. We've already seen some of that. And I think all of the races are going to be tied into the presidential race this year," said Barbara Norrander, a professor at the University of Arizona who specializes in elections, public opinion and political parties.
Forbes Wednesday
National Science Foundation invests $104 million to launch four new engineering research centers

The University of Arizona will receive an initial, five-year, $26 million grant from the National Science Foundation, with an additional five-year $24.6 million option, to establish and lead a new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center – called the Center for Quantum Networks
KOLD Wednesday
UArizona developing efficient system to purify waste water

A team of engineers and scientists is developing a solar-powered desalination system to recover water from concentrated waste streams with maximum efficiency.
The Arizona Republic Wednesday
Biosphere 2 offers new nighttime driving tours this summer. Here's what to expect

Beginning Friday, Biosphere 2 will offer evening self-guided driving tours around the premises. Visitors will be able to explore Biosphere 2 from their vehicles, guided by a mobile app specifically made for that purpose.
CNN Wednesday
'This is a war': Reopening colleges

CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta interviews Dr. Richard Carmona, the 17th U.S. Surgeon General and head of the University of Arizona's Reentry Task Force, about the process of reopening a college campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
AZ Big Media Tuesday
University of Arizona gets $26M grant to help build quantum internet

The University of Arizona will receive an initial, five-year, $26 million grant from the National Science Foundation, with an additional five-year $24.6 million option, to establish and lead a new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center – called the Center for Quantum Networks – with core partners Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University.
The New York Times Tuesday
Forget spas and bars. Hotels tout housekeeping to lure back travelers.

Charles Gerba, a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona who studies hotel cleanliness, said hotels do not pose significant risk of transmission of COVID-19 so long as they clean with products known to kill the virus.