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L-R researchers Connor Stahl, Sachin Chaudhary M. D., and Christopher Morton prepare to test 3D printed respirator mask at the University of Arizona

UA team developing 3D-printed masks to protect doctors against coronavirus

The team is responding to an anticipated shortage of masks at Banner University Medical Center.
A UA psychology professor says our level of engagement with news and social media has a huge effect on our anxiety levels.

UA psychology professor offers tips for navigating uncertainty of coronavirus

The first piece of advice? Lower the expectations you put on yourself and others.
John Coinman in the desert.

Spotlight Session: John Coinman

Also on Arizona Spotlight: how to build community resilience in the midst of the crisis.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA mobilizes research resources in fight against coronavirus

Staff and faculty across 14 colleges are working on various facets of research and treatment.
A closed sign at the University of Arizona student union. Classes have all moved online for the spring semester.

COVID-19 redefines the semester: One UA student's perspective

In this radio essay, an AZPM student production assistant describes her experience balancing classes and a pandemic.
Photo accompanying a UANews release about university scientists' efforts to make COVID-19 specimen collection kits to distribute locally.

UA scientists step up to help local shortage of coronavirus testing kits

A team at the University of Arizona is producing thousands of collection kits for the virus.
"The Decameron" by Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

What "The Decameron", a Medieval Italian masterpiece, can tell us about life during a pandemic.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why a Tucsonan named Taylor chose to get involved in the conflict in Syria; and Frank Figliuzzi speaks on putting Taylor's story in context with U.S. foreign policy.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA delays return to classes, moves them online due to coronavirus

The university has delayed the start of classes following spring break, and online instruction will be in effect next week.
Students walk on campus at the University of Arizona.

Universities implement travel restrictions, self-quarantines amid spread of COVID-19

Some schools are restricting nonessential campus-related travel and requiring students who have traveled to self-quarantine.
The Madagascar jumping frog has experienced climate-related local extinction.

UA researchers warn of time frame for species extinctions

A new report says some plants and animals will succumb to climate change in 50 years.
The UA Confucius Institute hosted musical performances and health and wellness programs on campus.

UA Confucius Institute closing

Political tensions with China impacted the operation of the cultural center.
New north side entrance at the University of Arizona main library.

UA library construction project reaches milestone

Renovation of the main library almost complete, new construction continues.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews a classroom of University of Arizona seniors in the Blue Chip Leadership program on Feb. 18, 2020.

UA seniors discuss factors determining their next steps

Lorraine Rivera met with students in the Blue Chip Leadership program.
Two images captured approximately one year apart with the SPHERE instrument on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope show the apparent dimming of the star Betelgeuse.

Star Betelgeuse's mysterious dimming has the attention of UA astronomer

If the star goes “supernova,” Narsi Anugu says it will provide a boost the field of astronomy.
The University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center.

UA finds a third of undergrads stay in the Tucson metro area after graduation

A university office conducts the survey to add data to the conversation about what students do after graduating.
Mohab Ibrahim wondered if the green of parks could be why they seem to be effective at soothing headaches.

How green light might help pain sufferers wary of opioid addiction

A UA scientist is researching how the color green can be used to help manage chronic pain.

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