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Family of Arizona Professor Killed on Campus Reaches Multimillion-Dollar Deal

The family of a University of Arizona professor who was fatally shot on campus in the fall of 2022 has reached a multimillion-dollar agreement with the school, attorneys for the man’s wife and sons said. A statement by the law …

Electric Scooters Banned at University of Arizona over Safety

The University of Arizona has banned dockless electric scooters from its campus effective immediately. University of Arizona Parking and Transportation Services Interim Executive Director Gail Nazarenko says the decision for the ban is “based on the experience of ASU,” which …

Arizona Regents Slapped with $2M Gender Discrimination Suit

A $2 million collective action lawsuit has been filed against the Arizona Board of Regents for alleged gender discrimination. The suit was filed in federal court in Tucson on behalf of a former dean of the University of Arizona’s Honors …

Agribusiness Contributes $23B to Arizona’s Economy, Report Shows

Researchers with the University of Arizona say agricultural businesses contribute more than $23 billion in sales to the state’s economy. A report released this week by the university’s Cooperative Extension’s Economic Impact Analysis Team also states that agribusiness supports more …

Suit over Woman Shot by University of Arizona Officer Revived

A federal appeals court has resurrected an excessive-force lawsuit by a woman who was shot by a University of Arizona police officer six year ago as she held a knife in her hand outside her home. Amy Hughes had lost …

Student Whose Hand Crushed by Meteorite Sues Arizona University

A University of Arizona student is suing the school after a 270-pound meteorite crushed his hand. The Arizona Republic reported that the lawsuit filed in Pima County Superior Court earlier this week says freshman Grant Black tried to move a …

University of Arizona Grant To Study Mine Risk Management

The University of Arizona will conduct two research studies on ways to improve mine safety using $1.3 million in grants from a mine safety foundation. The two grants announced Monday will pay for a risk management study by the university’s …

University Of Arizona Develops App For Dust Storm Warnings

The University of Arizona has created a mobile application for iPhones that provides dust storm alerts and safety tips. Available for free download on iTunes, the app uses a person’s geographical location anywhere in the country to determine if there …