University of Texas says staff member has died from COVID-19

In a letter posted online, Interim President Jay Hartzell confirmed the news of "the COVID-19-related death of one of our custodial services team members" and says that it's the university's first death related to the coronavirus.

Jaw-some July at Odysea Aquarium celebrates sharks
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Take the family to Odysea Aquarium where they're celebrating sharks for Jaw-some July with educational programs.

Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?

As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.

'Invest in Ed' submits ballot initiative to invest more in Arizona public education

A group turned in thousands of signatures in hopes of getting on the November ballot. Invest in Ed's goal, if approved, would invest more than $900 million a year for Arizona's public K-12 schools.

Students inspire school bus driver to earn his college degree

A school bus driver in Massachusetts returned to the classroom and earned his college degree -- and he says he was inspired to do so by the students he drove to school each day.

Disney College Program remains suspended amid coronavirus pandemic

The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.

University of Arizona delays planned faculty furlough

The plan would have implemented a furlough-based salary program between July 1 and Aug. 10. It mainly impacts employees earning $44,500 or more. The university projected the plan would save about $95 million as it faces losses of $250 million through the next fiscal year.

UA police seek culprit behind racist stickers around campus

Issaiah Johnson, a member of the UA football team who is black, posted a picture of one of the stickers Wednesday on his Twitter account. The sticker states “#whitelivesmatter” and to “kill a black on sight.”

In-person learning pushed back to Aug. 17, schools prep for virtual learning

While in-person learning was pushed back to August 17, school districts are trying to figure out their game plan for the upcoming school year.

Testing wastewater for coronavirus: ASU researchers notice spike following end to lockdown

During Governor Doug Ducey's statewide lockdown, ASU professor Rolf Halden says levels remained normal, but in the days and weeks that followed, Halden noticed a disturbing trend.

Princeton drops Woodrow Wilson's name from school due to 'racist thinking'

Princeton University will remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school and a residential college, the school’s president announced.

Fomer US Surgeon General and Public Health professor talks students returning to UofArizona in fall
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Dr. Richard Carmona, former US Surgeon General and public health professor, talks with FOX 10's Kari Lake about the precautions the University of Arizona will take to ensure students' safety come fall.

ASU hosting emergency supply drive to benefit residents on tribal lands amid COVID-19
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Arizona State University is hosting the "Tribal Lands Emergency Supply Drive," where drive-through donations are being accepted to benefit those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the details.

Protests outside Tempe Union High School District headquarters over return to school plans

Protesters gathered in Tempe on Tuesday night, as the school board meets to determine options to return to class following the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.