With a new semester comes a new COVID-19 variant, but University of Arizona campus protocols remain relatively unchanged. Read more for current campus testing numbers, vaccine clinic information and more. Read more
Tucson is a hot spot for tanning and spending time in the heat. A journalism student from the El Inde Arizona course reports on how college students can protect themselves from harsh UV rays and prevent skin cancer in the long run. Read more
UA Health Sciences' affiliates and students are collaborating on a new program where trainees learn to support families with substance use disorders through a new $2.2 million dollar grant. Read more
The Daily Wildcat sat down with Marcia Rieke, who designed the near infrared camera (NIRcam), to discuss her work in the field of infrared astronomy and NIRcam specifically. Read more
The University of Arizona held “A Day of Memory, Healing, and Hope” on Wednesday, March 23 to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
The University of Arizona’s new Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum in downtown Tucson is an ode to the Tucson community and its gem and mineral enthusiasts. A glittering collection of gems and minerals has taken up residence in the historic Pima County Courthouse, and is now open to the public. Read more
CATalyst Studios, located on the first floor of the Main Library, offers a variety of programming and services for students from all different fields and interests. Read more
In his upcoming research, the University of Arizona’s department head of Physiology, Nicholas Delamere, and his team spell hope for those experiencing loss of vision with the potential to revolutionize the way cataracts are treated, especially in countries with limited healthcare access. Read more
A recent University of Arizona study found that the three significant risk factors that are associated with adult spirometric restriction are small birth weight for gestational age, maternal nutritional problems during pregnancy and being underweight in childhood. Read more
Body Positive Arizona is on campus initiative that consists of both students and UA staff members who are committed to promoting body positivity through in-person and virtual discussions and tabling events. Learn more about their organization and the resources and support they offer. Read more
There is a long history of inequalities and glass ceilings for women in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce. The Daily Wildcat talked with four female professors at the University of Arizona in the STEM field to get an up close look at their career and the advice they have for future generations of women in STEM. Read more
The Out in STEM club is the perfect haven for any queer STEM majors feeling lost in the shuffle of campus life looking for community. Read more
The University of Arizona College of Medicine hosted a forum Feb.10 to discuss steps medical health professionals can take to address healthcare disparities and the social determinants of mental health, providing their patients with an overall more accomodating and beneficial experience. Read more
