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UA releases security assessment outlining systemic safety issues

The report comes 168 days after President Robert Robbin's announcement of the external investigation.

Family of slain UA professor file $9 million claim against the Arizona Board of Regents

The Arizona Board of Regents has 60 days to respond to the family’s claim. If they fail, the family will file a formal lawsuit.

UA's "chilling" response forces faculty committee to end campus safety investigation

In a letter to the Faculty Senate, the group details fears of retaliation and "stonewalling" from university leadership.

Fear of "negative consequences": faculty committee that denounced UA's response to deadly, on-campus shooting disbands early

In a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate, the group goes into detail sharing concerns they have faced.

The Buzz: UA Faculty Senate report details events that led to deadly shooting on campus

The report examines harassing behaviors of the suspected gunman from early in his time at the UA up to the shooting.

Interim faculty report denounces UA's response ahead of deadly on-campus shooting

The Committee's 30-page report says that the university’s response was a reaction from a “systemic oversight failure” and did not “address a known chronic trust problem.”

UA announces new safety strategies months after deadly shooting

The changes include expanded background checks, new security access to buildings and trainings.

Fact Check AZ: Ep. 5 The Race for Senate and Pulling to the Middle

Why would Blake Masters make major changes in the policy portion of his website? Is he alone in doing so?

University of Arizona students express concern in wake of deadly shooting

Students reflect on their safety while on UA campus

The Buzz: Gun violence in Tucson

A look at a recent University of Arizona campus shooting, a new TPD unit, and gun buybacks.

Mexico sues 5 AZ gun shops

Three of the shops named in the suit are in Tucson.

Court documents reveal suspect in UA shooting was banned from university

46-year-old Murad Dervish had been expelled and barred from the University of Arizona in February 2022.

Charges filed after killing of UA professor

Former UA student Murad Dervish has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Tucson receives $2 million grant to reduce gun violence

Funding comes from a $100 million investment from the U.S. Department of Justice to help communities across the country combat gun violence.

University of Arizona Police arrest armed man on campus

22-year-old suspect evaded officers for less than an hour.

“Gabby Giffords: Won’t Back Down” is a journey of healing from gun violence.

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