University of Arizona in the News

Joseph Tolliver, an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona, is the first African American to head a major classical music organization in Tucson – the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music.

Tucson business leaders Jim Click, Jr. and Humberto Lopez write that they are confident that the University of Arizona is prepared for any challenge it faces. "And we're thankful that we have (University of Arizona President Robert C.) Robbins at the helm, demonstrating a Bear Down spirit to solve problems in a real, responsible and reliable way," Click and Lopez write.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult and scarier for some individuals to receive treatment for their substance use disorder from both treatment clinics or emergency departments, said Todd Vanderah.

Randy Spalding, co-chair of International Friends, Inc., a volunteer organization serving international students at the University of Arizona, writes that many Americans are still looking forward to welcoming international students.

During its final practice run in preparation for sample collection at asteroid Bennu, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft approached the surface closer than ever before.

A column argues that the University of Arizona's football program had one of the best COVID-19 testing programs in the Pac-12 Conference.

During its final practice run in preparation for sample collection at asteroid Bennu, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft approached the surface closer than ever before.

University of Arizona students, faculty and staff can now download and opt in to the Covid Watch exposure notification smartphone app

University of Arizona students, faculty and staff can now download and opt in to the Covid Watch exposure notification smartphone app

As the University of Arizona prepares for the start of classes on Monday, a number of measures have been implemented to help mitigate the risk for COVID-19.