Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
California lawmaker pushing to force public schools to reopen if coronavirus cases drop
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
Bill would require California police officers to earn bachelor's degree
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is hoping the bill will reduce the number of times police officers shoot or harm people by adding educational and maturity components to a police officer's basic job requirements.
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is hoping the bill will reduce the number of times police officers shoot or harm people by adding educational and maturity components to a police officer's basic job requirements.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Baker scores 33, Arizona routs Northern Arizona 96-53
Arizona (3-0) swarmed the Lumberjacks in their first game of the season, scoring the first 15 points on the way to building a 26-point halftime lead.
Arizona (3-0) swarmed the Lumberjacks in their first game of the season, scoring the first 15 points on the way to building a 26-point halftime lead.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Paradise Valley Unified approves Superintendent Welsh's resignation
Jesse Welsh's resignation was approved on Dec. by the school board in a special meeting on Dec. 7.
Jesse Welsh's resignation was approved on Dec. by the school board in a special meeting on Dec. 7.
University of Arizona to require COVID-19 testing
President Robert Robbins announced the requirement on Dec. 7 as the university responds to the growing number of coronavirus infections across Arizona.
President Robert Robbins announced the requirement on Dec. 7 as the university responds to the growing number of coronavirus infections across Arizona.
Supreme Court rejected appeal to limit transgender students
The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.
The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.
McDonald scores 30, No. 7 Arizona holds off USC 78-77
Expectations have changed in the desert. Now one of the nation’s top teams, Arizona no longer wants to be the scrappy underdog. The Wildcats want to be the dominating team.
Expectations have changed in the desert. Now one of the nation’s top teams, Arizona no longer wants to be the scrappy underdog. The Wildcats want to be the dominating team.
No. 9 UCLA tops Arizona State 63-59
Lindsey Corsaro scored 14 points, hitting three 3-pointers in the final 3:11, to lift the No. 9 Bruins to a 63-59 Pac-12 victory over Arizona State on Sunday.
Lindsey Corsaro scored 14 points, hitting three 3-pointers in the final 3:11, to lift the No. 9 Bruins to a 63-59 Pac-12 victory over Arizona State on Sunday.
Felton scores late, UCLA rallies to beat Arizona State 25-18
Demetric Felton scored on a 2-yard run with 1:09 left and UCLA rallied after struggling for most of the second half to beat Arizona State 25-18 Saturday night.
Demetric Felton scored on a 2-yard run with 1:09 left and UCLA rallied after struggling for most of the second half to beat Arizona State 25-18 Saturday night.
Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
Broussard runs for 301 yards, Colorado beats Arizona 24-13
Colorado stayed undefeated with a 24-13 victory over the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday night.
Colorado stayed undefeated with a 24-13 victory over the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday night.
Arizona holds off Eastern Washington 70-67
James Akinjo scored 15 points, Dalen Terry had a steal and the clinching free throws with five seconds left and Arizona edged Eastern Washington 70-67 on Dec. 5.
James Akinjo scored 15 points, Dalen Terry had a steal and the clinching free throws with five seconds left and Arizona edged Eastern Washington 70-67 on Dec. 5.
No. 7 Arizona women hold off No. 9 UCLA 68-65
Arizona had the highest ranking ever at No. 7 in The Associated Press preseason poll with the return of McDonald, a preseason All-American, Reese and Sam Thomas.
Arizona had the highest ranking ever at No. 7 in The Associated Press preseason poll with the return of McDonald, a preseason All-American, Reese and Sam Thomas.
Arizona governor shorts some schools on promised grants
In June, Ducey’s office stated the $370 million grants would “guarantee” schools receive funding at either 98% of their 2019-20 enrollment value or 105% of this year’s average daily enrollment by the 40th school day.
In June, Ducey’s office stated the $370 million grants would “guarantee” schools receive funding at either 98% of their 2019-20 enrollment value or 105% of this year’s average daily enrollment by the 40th school day.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
Concerns persist over impact of COVID-19 pandemic on preschool students as they prepare to enter kindergarten
Educators are worried about the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children who are getting ready to enter kindergarten.
Educators are worried about the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children who are getting ready to enter kindergarten.
Undefeated Colorado tries to keep rolling vs. Arizona
Colorado travels to face winless Arizona (0-3) on Saturday in a matchup that looks very favorable for the Buffaloes.
Colorado travels to face winless Arizona (0-3) on Saturday in a matchup that looks very favorable for the Buffaloes.