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UArizona President Outlines Fall Return to Campus

July 23, 2020

The university plans to offer four class formats in the fall. For the latest on campus reentry, tune in to arizona.edu/live on July 30 at 10 a.m. Arizona time.

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UArizona Plans on Four Class Formats for Fall

July 16, 2020

The formats include in-person classes, live virtual classes, online courses completed on a student's own time, and a mix of in-person and virtual learning.

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President Robert C. Robbins

Statement from President Robert C. Robbins on Rescinding of ICE Guidelines

July 14, 2020

UArizona President Robert C. Robbins issued a statement regarding the rescinding of recent guidelines announced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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President Robert C. Robbins

UArizona Joins Coalition of 20 Universities in Lawsuit Challenging ICE's Recent Order on International Students

July 13, 2020

The University of Arizona joined a coalition of 20 universities to sue the federal government for its order issued last week requiring international students to attend classes in person or face the risk of deportation.

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Shanghai Rankings: UArizona Has Top Water Resources Program in US

July 6, 2020

The University of Arizona is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 2 globally in the area of water resources in the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

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Christopher Impey, University Distinguished Professor of astronomy, delivers a video lecture as part of his massive online open course.

UArizona Offers Free and Discounted Programs to Meet Needs of New Learners

June 18, 2020

In a complicated economic environment, pay-what-you-can programs, massive open online courses and extended corporate partner benefits are making UArizona offerings more accessible.

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President Robert C. Robbins

Statement from UArizona President Robert C. Robbins on DACA Ruling

June 18, 2020

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins issued a statement on today's Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

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

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.

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ABOR Confirms Five New UArizona Regents Professors

June 12, 2020

The Arizona Board of Regents confirmed the appointments of Roberta Diaz Brinton, Judith Brown, Peter Chesson, Jeff Greenberg and Connie Woodhouse as Regents Professors.

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UArizona Climbs to 39 in Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents

June 11, 2020

Tech Launch Arizona has helped the university community report more than 1,600 inventions, file more than 1,800 patents, execute upward of 600 licenses and launch 82 startups.

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UArizona Earns Strong Marks in Two International Rankings

June 11, 2020

The University of Arizona was named one of the top 30 public universities in the U.S. by the Center for World University Rankings and QS.

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Student veterans John Krause and Manny Alberto Matias modeled Operation Hat Trick merchandise to support military service members and veterans.

UArizona Again Honored for Efforts to Support Local Vets

May 26, 2020

The university has earned the Excellence in Service Award from Operation Hat Trick for its efforts to support military members and veterans through the sale of themed apparel.

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