April 11, 2022 UArizona leaders urge vigilance as campus and county COVID-19 cases remain low Indoor mask use is still recommended on campus, and Commencement is currently expected to proceed as normal, university President Robert C. Robbins said Monday.
March 14, 2022 Masks may become optional at UArizona next week If COVID-19 transmission rates remain in line with the rest of the county, masks will become recommended but not required in indoor spaces on the Tucson campus beginning March 21.
Feb. 25, 2022 Aegis Consortium leaders envision a pandemic-free future A new initiative seeks to unite global experts from universities, government agencies, nonprofits and industry to develop solutions to future pandemics.
Feb. 21, 2022 UArizona president 'cautiously optimistic' on declining COVID cases, urges testing before and after spring break Anyone traveling for spring break should get tested before and after the trip, President Robert C. Robbins says.
Feb. 7, 2022 UArizona sees decline in COVID cases, will keep safety measures in place The university will keep its face coverings policy in place at least through the end of the semester.
Jan. 10, 2022 UArizona returns in person, requires surgical-grade masks or higher In response to the omicron variant of COVID-19, the university has revised its face coverings policy and is continuing to urge testing and vaccination as the spring semester gets underway.
Dec. 15, 2021 Engaging Vaccine-Hesitant Loved Ones With Empathy As the holidays near, members of the Alliance for Vaccine Literacy offer tips for navigating emotionally fraught conversations with vaccine-hesitant friends and family.
Nov. 29, 2021 UArizona President Urges Caution as Omicron Variant Causes New Concern With omicron named a COVID-19 variant of concern by the World Health Organization, President Robert C. Robbins urged students and employees to get vaccinated, test regularly and follow good public health practices.
Nov. 15, 2021 UArizona Leaders Stress Vaccination, Testing and Mental Health Care Ahead of Holidays With COVID-19 cases rising nationally and statewide, President Robert C. Robbins is urging students and employees to get vaccinated and continue good public health practices.
Oct. 18, 2021 UArizona Employees Must Upload Proof of Vaccination by Dec. 8 All employees, including student workers, graduate assistants and graduate associates, must be vaccinated unless they have been granted a religious or disability exemption.