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Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Universities partnering to end addiction

The University of Arizona and Oklahoma State University are working together to combat pain and addiction.
The Mountain View Hotel

The fascinating history of Mr. & Mrs. Neil, and their Mountain View Hotel.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: University of Arizona research creates understanding about the role of estrogen in preventing Alzheimer’s Disease; and a 2nd grader's story about learning the difference between wishes and reality.
The Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower in Phoenix. January 2021.

Governor taps new leader for health department; Carmona to serve as advisor

Dr. Cara Christ, face of state's pandemic response, will step down Aug. 27.
The radio station in the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's reservation, which formerly housed the tribe's early voting site.

Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding Lewy Body Dementia; and remembering NPR broadcaster Neal Conan through his love of comic books.
A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

University of Arizona will require masks indoors

ASU, NAU also announce mask requirements amid rising number of COVID-19 cases statewide.
A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

UA to open with in-person classes

Arizona requirements keep the university from mandating vaccines and masks.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

University of Arizona researchers to study cross-border childhood asthma

The UA study will follow 500 pregnant women of Mexican descent in both cities and their newborns for the next five years
A vial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

UA shifts all COVID-19 vaccines indoors

The vaccine pod is expected to close by the end of June.
To-Ree-Nee Wolf in performance.

Painting on Shadows - The music of To-Ree-Nee Wolf.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Find out what one local community wants to say with the podcast “Autism Talks”; and the legendary history of the Rialto Theatre, as seen through the lens of C. Elliot.
A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

UA wants students vaccinated right away

Vaccines are not required but heavily encouraged for UA students.
A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

UA opening COVID-19 vaccines daily

Available vaccine slots will be announced daily.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA not lifting mask requirements

The decision is despite Governor Ducey’s order allowing the end of mask mandates.
UA wildcat sculpture sports a mask, July 2020

UA expanding in-person classes

The week of March 29 will see more students in classrooms.

UA wants rural COVID-19 vaccines

The university is ready to expand operations to other counties.
A COVID-19 vaccination record card is received following the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Banner University South.

UA gives Pima County COVID-19 vaccines

The Moderna doses will allow community outreach.
A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

State registration open for UA COVID-19 vaccines

The university opens as the third state-run vaccination site this week.

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