The Washington Post April 16, 2020 The Southwest is locked in the grips of the first human-caused megadrought, study finds Valerie Trouet said that the megadroughts of the past brought about major societal impacts, particularly those that persisted for decades.
The New York Times April 15, 2020 Testing falls woefully short as Trump seeks an end to stay-at-home orders UArizona will provide antibody testing for the state of Arizona. The state investment will allow UArizona to test 250,000 front-line workforce.
KVOA April 15, 2020 UArizona conducts approximately 25K virtual lessons a week during COVID-19 pandemic "Fortunately, we had the right kinds of technology in place already," said Barry Brummond, chief information officer at the University of Arizona.
Inside Higher Ed April 14, 2020 Remotely hands-on Andrew Schulz, dean of the College of Fine Arts, said that all the cancellations are hardest on students who are finishing their degrees.
BBC April 14, 2020 How to maintain relationships in self-isolation Kory Floyd said being able to talk to someone, or see them over video call, is not as fulfilling as having them close.
USA Today April 14, 2020 'We are dead': People with disabilities fear they will be on losing end of doctors' life-or-death choices amid coronavirus crisis Dr. David Beyda said the decision on who gets treatment should not be made solely on whether a person has a disability.
The Washington Post April 14, 2020 College athletes are far from their mental health resources when they need them most "There's a multilayer crisis and a multilayer despair," said Alex Auerbach, the University of Arizona’s director of clinical and sport psychology.
The Arizona Republic April 13, 2020 30 new Phoenix physicians graduate early to battle COVID-19 One-third of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Class of 2020 have been granted early graduation.
Voice of America April 13, 2020 Pets, especially dogs, help during quarantine Evan MacLean says dogs may provide welcome emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
USA Today April 13, 2020 At least 2,300 nursing homes have coronavirus cases – and the reality is likely much worse "The ultimate risk is potentially more infections and more deaths," said Kelly Reynolds.
