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Image of a full moon from NASA.

University of Arizona astronomy researchers track space junk to the Moon

The spent rocket stage is expected to crash on the far side in March.
The cover to Regina N. Bradley's book "Boondock Kollage".

Arizona Spotlight for February 10th, 2022

On Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Regina N. Bradley on the greater influence of Southern hip hop; members of Tucson's Jewish Community react to the Tennessee banning of the graphic novel "Maus: A Survivor's Tale"; and explore the dream history of Downtown Tucson.
Robert Robbins at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting where his contract was approved, April 7, 2017.

Robbins says University of Arizona will 'fully integrate' Global Campus

Faculty have concerns about the troubled online school.
Satellite image of Tonga eruption January 14, 2022

University of Arizona geologist examining Tonga volcano eruption

The explosive force was mostly underwater but stronger than expected

Arizona Spotlight for January 27th, 2022

With less water on the surface, how long can Arizona rely on what's underground? And, the Pima County Public Library's "Welcome to America Team" is helping Afghan immigrants to find their new home.
Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket is seen in this false color infrared exposure as it launches with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, from the ELA-3 Launch Zone of Europe’s Spaceport at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.

James Webb Space Telescope reaches its target

The first pictures of deep space are expected this summer.
A sculpture outside of the University of Arizona's Main Library is donned with a face mask.

University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes

University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.
Artist's depiction of NASA hypersonic test aircraft X43-A.

University of Arizona wind tunnels getting upgrades

Improvements are expected to generate more research for hypersonic technology.
A sign requiring students to wear masks near the University of Arizona student union in Tucson on Jan. 20, 2021.

University of Arizona students adjust to new school mask requirements

The January change in school policy requires UA students to ditch cloth masks in favor of higher-grade alternatives
COVID testing site near the University of Arizona student union on Dec. 14, 2022.

University of Arizona gives students money for COVID-19 testing, vaccinations

Organizers of the Star Rewards Program say the effort has led to an increase in testing and vaccine document uploads.

Adia Barnes on Teamwork and Motherhood.

Also on Arizona Spotlight:Can new technology save water on farms? Plus Chris Dashiell remembers Peter Bogdanovich, and a short story read by author Michelle Ross.
The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona.

University of Arizona commits to in-person classes during COVID surge

Robbins wants to "stay the course and ride this out."
James Webb Space Telescope

University of Arizona backed telescope project off to a stellar start

The James Webb Space Telescope will aim its optics at distant galaxies.
A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

University of Arizona updates mask policy, requiring surgical or higher-quality masks

The policy allows cloth masks, if paired with a surgical mask, but cloth masks alone will not meet the requirement.
NASA launched the James Webb Telescope on 12/25/2021. The University of Arizona designed the Near-Infrared Camera that the telescope will use.

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The University of Arizona designed one of the instruments on board.
A sculpture outside of the University of Arizona's Main Library is donned with a face mask.

University of Arizona reports first seven omicron variant cases

The university said the variant was found "within the Tucson campus community," but would not say if the cases involved students or staff.

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