New Asian Pacific American studies minor added to UA studies
It offers students a wider range of research into the history and culture of the region.
FEMA vaccination sites open in Pima County
Mobile clinics aim to reach underserved people.
In march through Nogales, migrants ask Biden to restore asylum process
This is the most recent in a series of demonstrations over the last year.
UA delivering mobile COVID-19 vaccines
The university is trying to take vaccines to people who need it.
Phoenix-area businessman Jim Lamon declares for Senate
The first Republican has announced a run for Senate.
Save Oak Flat Act has passed out of U.S. House committee
The act has passed through the committee along party lines and will next go to the House floor.
UA shifts all COVID-19 vaccines indoors
The vaccine pod is expected to close by the end of June.
News roundup: Pentagon cancels border wall contracts, Biden raises refugee cap
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 3.
Pentagon cancels border wall contracts funded by Department of Defense, return unused funds
The Trump administration diverted roughly $10 billion from the Department of Defense to fund the wall.
Education notebook: Federal funding comes to Tucson, UA moves toward clean energy
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
TUSD makes plans to replace buses using federal aid
The district will receive over $70 million in ESSER funds
Overdose deaths set record in 2020
Opioids were part of 70% of the deaths.
New report looks into water insecurity in tribal lands across Colorado River Basin
A new report shows when it comes to clean water, its race that best predicts the haves and have nots.
News roundup: Look inside temporary migrant shelter, FEMA vaccine sites coming to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 30.
Body-positive initiative grows at UA
The program is responding to increasing issues of self-esteem during the pandemic.
