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Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

The Buzz: one year after UA's deadly on-campus shooting

As the community comes together to remember UA professor Dr. Thomas Meixner, we check in with university employees to see how they are doing one year later.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

UA resolving $9 million claim from family of slain professor

The new step forward comes on the anniversary of professor Thomas Meixner's death.
The UA School of Theatre, Film & Television's 2023 production of "The Laramie Project".

Remembering Matthew Shepard 25 years later.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: True Concord Voices & Orchestra celebrates their 20th season with "Songs of America" featuring the work of Raven Chacon; and, Stories the Soar!
The east facade of the University of Arizona College of Nursing.

UA faculty committee demands action against threats to nursing faculty and curriculum

The report comes after curriculum from the College of Nursing garnered criticism online.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

HUD awards $3 million for new housing research center at UA

The Arizona Research Center for Housing Equity and Sustainability will be co-located at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University.
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

New emails reveal harassment UA faculty received from suspect

Warning: the following article depicts language that may be harmful to some.
Tyler Lansing Weaks and Kyra Kennedy as Paul and Corie Bratter in Arizona Theatre Company's production of Barefoot In The Park directed by Micheal Berresse.

Arizona Theatre Company invites you to run "Barefoot in the Park".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona Insect Festival returns to the University of Arizona; A look into how adaptive sports are building up Tucson's youth, and a post card from the 2023 Arizona Youth & Peace Conference.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

Appeals court: UA liable for off campus sexual harassment

The Monday ruling reversed a lower court's decision.
College students studying during a lecture. September 12, 2023.

1,200 University of Phoenix students to get debt relief

$37 million will erase student loan balances.

TUSD joins litigation against social media giants

Companies like TikTok, Youtube, and Snapchat have filed a motion to dismiss the complaints.
The entrance to the James E. Rogers College of Law on the University of Arizona campus.

Police records detail April threat at UA law school

UA officials say there is currently no known threat to the University community related to this incident.
Sierra Vista Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Terri Romo.

Sierra Vista Schools Receive $5 million grant

The eight schools will receive money from Gov. Katie Hobbs to address learning disparities from the lingering effects of the COVID pandemic.
A pink sunset lights the sky behind Saguaro National Park east.

Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Step into a Record Fair at the final HOCO Fest; A look at the living diversity of Navopatia; and Stories That Soar! returns with a tale about a local 5th grader's journey with retinoblastoma.
Cochise College Director of Library Services Karly Scarbrough (left) and Cochise College Librarian Archivist Ashlee Gray (right) discuss the beginnings of their Archiving Project, which aims to build a travelling display of past commencement programs. August 31, 2023.

Cochise College Launches Archiving Project

The college is seeking to build a collection of past commencement programs
A student participating in a class online during the pandemic.

Free tutoring now available to combat pandemic-learning loss in AZ

Students in grades one through eight, who failed state math, reading and writing proficiency tests, are eligible for free tutoring services.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

US government cancels loans for former Ashford University students and plans to recoup costs from UA

The university denies any liability for Ashford's actions and will be “assessing its options.”

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