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UArizona COVID-19 Testing up 34% in Pre-Holiday Blitz

Nov. 16, 2020

The university's pre-holiday testing blitz, which continues through Nov. 25, is succeeding in its goal to test large numbers of students before they head home for Thanksgiving.

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Native Nations Flag Exhibit Signals Arizona Tribes' 'Seat at the Table' With University Leaders

Nov. 12, 2020

Dedicated during Native American Heritage Month, a new exhibit at the Arizona BookStore features the flags of all 22 Native Nations in Arizona.

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University of Arizona football players return to Arizona Stadium through Gate 8, where they were met with clear health protocols.

'Flexibility is the Key': A Q&A with Dr. Stephen Paul

Nov. 10, 2020

With Arizona Football set to play its first game on Saturday, Dr. Stephen Paul, one of the leaders of Arizona Athletics' reentry efforts, discusses the team's resilience.

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UArizona to Expand COVID-19 Student Testing in Spring

Nov. 9, 2020

The university plans to test all students who attend in-person classes in the spring, President Robert C. Robbins said during his weekly briefing on the campus reentry progress.

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UArizona Virtual Homecoming to Offer Traditional and New Experiences

Nov. 9, 2020

The festivities include a virtual bonfire and lighting of "A" Mountain, virtual tours, college breakfasts, celebrations of Arizona traditions and more.

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Homecoming Will Include Giving Day to Support Student Success

Nov. 9, 2020

A Fuel Wonder event on Friday, Nov. 13, will conclude Giving Day. The program will showcase ways the gifts are fueling students' wonder so they can meet their potential and share it with the world.

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UArizona, Operation Hat Trick 'Gear Up' For Vets

Nov. 4, 2020

UArizona is again partnering with Operation Hat Trick to support military service members and veterans through the sale of military-themed merchandise.

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UArizona Plans for Holidays, Spring Semester Amid National COVID-19 Spike

Nov. 2, 2020

The university is currently allowing courses of up to 50 students to meet on campus. After Thanksgiving, all courses will transition to being fully online.

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Arts and Humanities, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences Shine in Times Higher Education's Subject Rankings

Nov. 2, 2020

UArizona is in the top 20 among U.S. public universities in arts and humanities, physical sciences and social sciences.

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As Holidays Near, UArizona President Urges Campus to 'Stay Focused' on Public Health

Oct. 26, 2020

The university remains in stage two of its reentry plan, with classes of up to 50 now given the option to meet on campus. A COVID-19 testing blitz will take place before Thanksgiving.

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UArizona Cancer Center Receives $8.5M Gift to Establish Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute

Oct. 21, 2020

The gift from breast cancer survivor and longtime UArizona supporter Ginny Clements will strengthen patient care and research programs.

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UArizona Excels in Space Science, Research Reputation in US News Best Global Universities Ranking

Oct. 20, 2020

UArizona ranked No. 97 out of 1,500 higher education institutions across 86 countries in the 2021 Best Global Universities rankings. The university ranked No. 11 in space science.

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