Native Nations Flag Exhibit Signals Arizona Tribes' 'Seat at the Table' With University Leaders Nov. 12, 2020 Visitors to the Arizona BookStore at the Student Union Memorial Center are encouraged to look up on their next visit. When they do, they'll be greeted with 22 hanging flags of sky blue, gold, yellow, purple, burnt orange and a range of other colors, all adorned with symbols sacred to the Native Nation that each banner represents. The flags were installed last week above the shopping area directly to the right of the store's main entrance. Read more
The University’s Response to Large or Disruptive Gatherings in University Neighborhoods Aug. 25, 2020 University of Arizona Government and Community Relations is partnering with neighborhood associations around campus to distribute 3,000 door hangers with COVID-related public health guidance, general good neighbor principles, and important University contact information. Read more
Regents Hold Special Board Meeting, Authorize Certain Debt Options, Table Others, for COVID-19 Financial Relief Aug. 25, 2020 The Arizona Board of Regents held a special board meeting on August 20 to address several critical items heading into the start of the Fall semester. The primary focus was on various university debt financing options that universities would like to explore to help mitigate the fiscal impact of COVID-19. Read more
K-12 Funding Initiative Will Be Included on the November Ballot Aug. 25, 2020 This week the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the Invest in Education Act will appear on the November ballot. This action overturned the Maricopa County Superior Court ruling last month that would have prevented the measure from appearing on the ballot because the initiative’s summary did not accurately reflect the Act’s provisions. Read more
Congress Considers Phase IV Legislation Aug. 25, 2020 When a Phase IV relief package stalled on August 7th, Members returned to their districts while staff have largely remained in DC to continue negotiations to ensure swift passage of a relief bill when Members return in September. Read more Image
UArizona Testing App to Alert Students, Employees Exposed to COVID-19 June 18, 2020 Covid Watch sends exposure alerts without having to collect any personally identifying information from users, protecting their anonymity. Read more at UA News
Precautions in Place as Student-Athletes Return to Campus June 17, 2020 Under the watchful eyes of medical professionals and strength and conditioning coaches, the Arizona Wildcats football team began voluntary summer workouts this week. Read more at UA News
Universities and high schools are readying high-tech ways to curb the spread of Covid-19 June 17, 2020 Read more at CNN
ABOR Confirms Five New UArizona Regents Professors June 12, 2020 The Arizona Board of Regents confirmed the appointments of University of Arizona faculty members Roberta Diaz Brinton, Judith Brown, Peter Chesson, Jeff Greenberg and Connie Woodhouse as Regents Professors. Read more at UA News