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Looking west toward downtown Tucson, with "A" Mountain in the background.

Pima County taking testing to where the college students are

The county will use pop-up sites near local bars catering to students.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Virus numbers grow at UA, Biden increases lead in AZ, flu shots crucial

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, September 14
University of Arizona students wearing masks on campus.

UA, Pima County asks off-campus students to shelter in place

The voluntary request is intended to stem a surge of new coronavirus cases.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA reports its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases so far

Nearly 200 cases were confirmed Friday, with a testing positivity rate of 9.8%.
Distance learning options are getting mixed reviews from parents and educators.

Pandemic prompts parents to give pod learning a try

Supporters say it opens the door for educational reform, but the reviews are mixed.
A wildcat statue at the University of Arizona sports a custom mask. July 2020.

Rate of COVID-19 cases on UA campus 'alarming,' President Robbins says

University officials say harsh measures are coming in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus on campus.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

New UA appointment tasked with Native American student achievement

Nathan Levi Esquerra will be the first to fill the new role.
Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

University of Arizona sees COVID-19 spike

Most of the cases are from students living off campus.
The University of Arizona women's basketball team in action against TCU in the 2019 National Invitation Tournament, April 3, 2019.

PAC-12 to test athletes daily

Still no date for resuming college sports.
UA antibody testing, June 2020

UA antibody test expanding to include more Arizonans

Anyone over 18 can now receive the test initially reserved for essential workers.
Vivienne, Stella and Liam were all recognized for their creativity and skill in a K-5 division poetry contest, co-sponsored by the University of Arizona Poetry Center, The Pima County Public Library and Arizona Public Media. The theme was "What do you want the world to know about how you feel?".

Young Tucson poets share their feelings about life in the year 2020.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The lifelong connection between a UA educator and the American Western; and part 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: “Riding the Ambiguity Train”.
A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

UA stepping up COVID-19 enforcement

Increased cases bring private guards to campus and a deal with TPD.
Lute Olson in March 2009.

Remembering Lute Olson

The former UA basketball coach is dead at 85.
Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

COVID-19 wastewater testing saves 'precious' time in outbreak prevention, researcher says

Results for wastewater monitoring at the UA and Pima County are promising, according to the program lead.
Lute Olson, in 2017.

Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

The Wildcats won a national basketball championship under Olson in 1997.
The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA wastewater testing finds COVID-19 cases in dorm

Two asymptomatic students tested positive and were sent to a quarantine dorm, the university said.

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