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Sama Alshaibi at Artpace in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her project "The Cessation".

The vision of Sama Alshaibi.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two American Muslim teens share the practice and meaning of Ramadan; and a mother and son talk about applying positive autism strategies during the pandemic.
University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

Regents approve $60K in bonuses for UA President Robbins

The board says Robbins earned the incentives by achieving significant goals.
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy

The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.
Vail high school seniors attending early college at Pima Community College.

Vail high school students make an early jump to college

Collaboration with Pima Community College builds a bridge to the future.
View of the University of Arizona campus.

Arizona universities to continue reduced tuition for some undocumented immigrants

Any student who graduates from an Arizona high school is eligible.
AZPM is partnering with StoryCorps for One Small Step to record conversations between strangers who hold different political beliefs.

Finding Common Ground with "One Small Step"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free speech debate on campus; "I Dream in Widescreen Returns"; and thoughts on kindness from the Mission Garden.
UA faculty member, Charlie Tousell (left), and Mexican American Studies Phd Student, Erika Nacim (right), sketch out their vision for the University of Arizona's Hispanic Serving Institution designation.

UA Noted for Serving Hispanic Students, Now Working to Keep That Designation

As a Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Arizona must re-apply for the title each year.
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.

Arizona Science Special: Humans, Data and Machines Roundtable Discussion

Joaquin Ruiz, UA Dean of the College of Science, leads a group conversation with speakers from the 2018 UA Science Lecture Series.
The the ticket office at the McKale Memorial Center, home of the University of Arizona basketball team.

UA Starts Process of Firing Basketball Coach Charged in Bribery Case

Statement from UA president says school is beginning an independent investigation into Emanuel "Book" Richardson.
Perla Rojas (left) and Ana Mendoza (center) were among the DACA recipients who gathered on the University of Arizona mall Tuesday afternoon.

UA's DACA Students Rally After Trump Ends Program

Students and supporters gathered in a show of solidarity for those whose legal status is now in limbo.
DeAnna Bublitz finds plenty of cicadas on the University of Arizona's mesquite trees.

Summer's Insects Draw Scientists to Southern Arizona

Hot and humid weather is optimal for exploring the outdoors.
George Gunter (left) and Rahul Bhadani (right) show the data from a more advanced sensor attached to the roof of the "cognitive and autonomous test vehicle." The goal of their project was to get similarly accurate data with a sensor that records less data.

Learning to Program a Driverless Car at the UA

A 10-week summer course meant to encourage students to continue studies in research-based graduate programs.
University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

Episode 140: Meet the New University of Arizona President

Robert C. Robbins says he'll start scholarships, encourage what UA does well.
UA President Robert C. Robbins greets faculty and staff June 1, 2017.

UA President Robbins: 'I'm Going to Be Accessible'

Institution's 22nd president has busy first day meeting, greeting, cheerleading.
University of Arizona Provost Andrew Comrie, right, greets Robert C. Robbins on Robbins' first day as UA president, June 1, 2017.

Hundreds Greet New UA President at Campus Reception

Robert C. Robbins becomes institution's 22nd president, succeeding Hart.

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