Prerana Sannappanavar

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University of Arizona to merge four colleges into two

1 week ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

The University of Arizona announced Wednesday it will merge four colleges into two: The college of health sciences with public health, and the college of applied science and technology with information science.
'Handful' of U of A students had visas revoked, faculty chair has heard

1 week ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

The University of Arizona’s faculty chair said individuals in faculty governance have heard “a handful” of UA international students had their student visas revoked recently, mainly for traffic violations, and that a number self-deported as a result. “The cases that we’ve heard about come from student reports and they cannot be confirmed,” Chair of the Faculty Leila Hudson told the Faculty Senate.
University of Arizona names its new provost

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

The University of Arizona's next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost is Patricia Prelock, the school said Tuesday. "Dr. Prelock is a world-class academic leader and the ideal person to serve as our provost as we align the U of A around our strategic imperatives," University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella said in a statement Tuesday morning. Prelock is former interim president of the University of Vermont, the school Garimella left to become president here.
U of A says it knows of no ICE activity on campus

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

The University of Arizona’s chief safety officer says UA officials are not aware of any federal law enforcement activity involving students, faculty or staff on campus, as rumors of ICE visits swirl in the community.
Trump administration cancels 8 humanities projects at the U of A

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

The University of Arizona has received termination notices for eight National Endowment for the Humanities projects, spokesperson Mitch Zak said Friday. "We are assessing the impact on the university and will work with our researchers as they navigate these changes," he said in a written statement to the Arizona Daily Star.
Court won't block PCC demolition of 3 historic Tucson motels

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

The Arizona Court of Appeals has denied historic preservationists' request to block Pima Community College from razing three motels. The court, on Thursday, upheld a previous ruling by Pima County Superior Court Judge Brenden J. Griffin, rejecting the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation’s bid for a preliminary injunction blocking demolition.
12 student visas revoked at ASU, as students 'in state of panic,' Tucson attorney says

3 weeks ago | tucson.com | Emily Bregel |Prerana Sannappanavar

At least eight international students at Arizona State University have had their student visas revoked by the federal government since the last week of March, but the number of revocations is still rising, an ASU spokesperson told the Arizona Daily Star on Thursday.
Carry proof of status at all times, U of A tells international students

3 weeks ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

The University of Arizona is asking international students, faculty and scholars to carry their passports, I-94’s and proof of status with them at all times, and to be prepared to allow immigration officials to inspect their mobile devices, including their social media postings. I-94's are documents issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to non-immigrant visitors entering the United States, confirming their legal admission and authorized period of stay.
U of A provost candidate says its time to 'lean into our values'

3 weeks ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

It is important for universities to avoid being reactionary in this challenging time and implement “inclusive excellence” for all students, Patricia Prelock, the fourth and final University of Arizona provost candidate said during an on-campus forum Monday.
U of A provost candidate says its time to 'lean into our values'

3 weeks ago | tucson.com | Prerana Sannappanavar

It is important for universities to avoid being reactionary in this challenging time and implement “inclusive excellence” for all students, Patricia Prelock, the fourth and final University of Arizona provost candidate said during an on-campus forum Monday.