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UArizona Welcomes More Students to Campus

Oct. 12, 2020

With public health metrics improving, the university has expanded in-person instruction for classes of 30 or fewer. The decision brings about 1,500 additional students to campus.

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UArizona Named Outstanding Member Institution by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Oct. 8, 2020

The honor, to be presented virtually this month, recognizes the university's excellence in support of HACU's mission to champion Hispanic success in higher education.

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University Prepares to Offer More In-Person Classes

Oct. 5, 2020

On Oct. 12, the university hopes to resume in-person instruction for classes of 30 or fewer students that were designated as in-person courses at the time of registration.

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UArizona Program Named 'Example of Excelencia' in Recognition of Service to Latino Students in STEM

Oct. 1, 2020

Arizona's Science, Engineering and Math Scholars program supports students pursuing a STEM degree, focusing on those who are underrepresented in STEM.

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UArizona Sees Improvement in COVID-19 Numbers, Compliance

Sept. 28, 2020

The number of positive test results on campus decreased following a 14-day shelter-in-place recommendation. The university will continue to offer most classes in an online format through at least Oct. 5

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University to Continue Holding Only 'Essential Courses' in Person Through Oct. 2

Sept. 21, 2020

While the campus has seen a spike in cases over the last few weeks, Friday's positivity rate was down from last week, and no new students were admitted to isolation housing over the weekend.

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University, County Issue Shelter-in-Place Recommendation for Students

Sept. 14, 2020

The recommendation applies to dorms, fraternities, sororities and apartment complexes in areas where there has been increased COVID-19 transmission.

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UArizona Makes Major Leap in US News & World Report Rankings

Sept. 13, 2020

UArizona is ranked No. 97 overall – up 20 spots from last year's ranking – and No. 40 among public universities. It is the university's first appearance in the top 100 since 2009.

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University, County Work Together at 'Critical Time' for COVID-19 Mitigation

Sept. 9, 2020

Dr. Theresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, said the county, university and other partners are working together on a "layered approach" to managing COVID-19.

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UArizona Expands Global Microcampus Network Through Partnership With WeWork

Sept. 8, 2020

The partnership expands the University of Arizona's Global Microcampus Network to include over 490 WeWork locations in 80 cities and 37 countries.

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New Arizona Institutes for Resilience Will Tackle Environmental Challenges

Sept. 3, 2020

The new institutes will help people prepare for a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable and socially just world through research, education and real-world implementation.

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Nathan Levi Esquerra Named UArizona's First SVP for Native American Advancement

Sept. 3, 2020

A former chairman of California's Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Esquerra will lead university efforts to improve Native American student success and promote tribal interests.

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