University of Arizona in the News

Horse trainer and University of Arizona alumnus Bob Baffert recalled naming one of his horses after men's basketball head coach Lute Olson.

"These students are adults, and ultimately the decision to stay or come home is theirs," said Brent White, vice provost for global affairs.

The University of Arizona Foundation, the Dean of Students Office and university leadership collaborated to start a crowdfunding campaign, called Fuel the Response.

University of Arizona researchers Mark Kear and Margaret Wilder write about the need to help people self-isolating in homes they cannot keep cool.

"We need a sustained high level, not a 'blitz,' which sort of sounds temporary to me," said Michael Worobey.

"Achieving a fair and accurate count ultimately is to ensure adequate or representative political power and access to financial resources and money," said Jason Jurjevich.

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins announced a plan for bringing students, faculty and staff back to campus in the fall.

"You really shouldn't see a whole bunch of excess pneumonia cases now," said Michael Worobey.

UCLA and University of Arizona study: The rate of new COVID-19 cases per 1,000 people is four times higher on Indian reservations than in other parts of the U.S.

Masks can help decrease the risks, said Kelly Reynolds, director of the environment, exposure science and risk assessment center at the University of Arizona.