UArizona state POD looking for more volunteers as vaccines ramp up March 31, 2021 The state-run COVID-19 vaccine POD at the University of Arizona is in need of volunteers. University Communications assisted with this story. Read more from KVOA-TV
March 28, 2021 University of Arizona COVID Update March 30, 2021 Last week the University of Arizona POD had just hit 75,000 vaccine doses administered. Today we expect to exceed 100,000! Read more
Dean Hahn Meets With Mesa Industry and Defense Council March 30, 2021 As our State Relations team advocates for University of Arizona’s New Economy Initiative at the Legislature, we have been given the opportunity to also meet with various stakeholders, local elected officials, and other community leaders across the state to garner support for these critical proposals. Read more
Arizona Legislative Update March 30, 2021 The University of Arizona’s psychologists licensure bill HB 2561 passed unanimously out of the Senate Health and Human Services committee last week. An effort to allow community colleges to offer four-year degree programs in Arizona has also advanced. Read more Image
UArizona Vaccination Site Tops 100,000 Doses Administered March 29, 2021 The university announced the milestone on the same day that it moved into Stage 3 of its instructional plan, allowing classes of up to 100 students to meet in person. Read more
Governor Ducey Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to Individuals 16 and Older March 23, 2021 On March 22 the Governor announced that registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older. The state site in Pima County is being operated by the University of Arizona. Read more
March 21, 2021 University of Arizona COVID Update March 23, 2021 UArizona's State POD has now exceeded 75,000 vaccine doses administered. In Pima County 250,944 people, 24.0%, have received at least one dose of vaccine. Read more Image
March 14, 2021 University of Arizona COVID Update March 17, 2021 President Robbins announced this week that plans are underway for a carefully planned series of in-person commencement events to honor our 2021 graduates. UArizona is also glad to welcome a limited number of fans to sporting events. Read more Image
The Arizona Legislature Turns to UArizona Cooperative Extension Offices to Help Tackle Statewide Problems March 17, 2021 This session legislators across the state have turned to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Office (CEO) to help solve problems facing Arizona. UArizona CEOs are located in all 15 Arizona counties. Read more
The American Rescue Plan Signed Into Law March 17, 2021 On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law, the most sweeping pandemic relief package for the nation to date. The bill includes additional support for institutions of higher education through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Read more Image
