Sept. 3, 2020 UArizona to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing The university will conduct 5,000 COVID-19 tests per week as part of continued efforts to slow the spread of the virus.
Sept. 3, 2020 Nathan Levi Esquerra Named UArizona's First SVP for Native American Advancement A former chairman of California's Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Esquerra will lead university efforts to improve Native American student success and promote tribal interests.
Sept. 1, 2020 UArizona Partners With Community on COVID-19 Efforts The university is working with the Tucson Police Department, neighborhood associations and other partners to encourage student compliance with public health guidelines on and off campus.
Aug. 31, 2020 Wildcats RISE Provides Peer Support to UArizona Students in Distress The new program offers group and individual support sessions for students, facilitated by students. The free sessions are conducted virtually via video conferencing.
Aug. 31, 2020 Planned Gift Creates $4.6M Scholarship Endowment for Flowing Wells High School Graduates Donor Sandra Aley was an alumna of Flowing Wells High School and UArizona. She died of pancreatic cancer in January. A $4.6 million gift from her estate created the scholarship.
Aug. 27, 2020 University of Arizona Mourns the Passing of Hall of Fame Coach Lute Olson A five-time national Coach of the Year and seven-time Pac-10 Coach of the Year, Olson led Arizona to a national championship and was an iconic figure in college basketball and the Southern Arizona community.
Aug. 27, 2020 UArizona President Urges Continued Diligence to Control COVID-19 Spread UArizona officials are looking at test results, wastewater analysis in dorms, and campus compliance with public health measures to help determine how the university will operate.
Aug. 27, 2020 Princeton Review Names UArizona a 'Best College' The University of Arizona received its best scores in sustainability, quality of life, fire safety and financial aid, as well as a top-20 mark for best health services.
Aug. 24, 2020 UArizona Welcomes its Most Diverse Class in History Preliminary numbers indicate that nearly half of this year's first-year students come from diverse backgrounds. The university also set a new record for first-year and transfer student applications, even amid the pandemic.
Aug. 19, 2020 UArizona and Covid Watch Launch COVID-19 Exposure Notification App UArizona students, faculty and staff can now download the Covid Watch exposure notification app, which allows users diagnosed with COVID-19 to anonymously notify others who may have been exposed.
