University of Arizona president explains the school's COVID sewage testing system Sept. 2, 2020 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins discusses wastewater testing and why he thinks it will gain adoption at other colleges and universities. Read more at CNBC
Robert C. Robbins explains why Pac-12 needed to 'pause, regroup' Aug. 11, 2020 The Pac-12 CEO Group voted unanimously to postpone all sport competitions through the end of the 2020 calendar year. Read more at Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona president on returning to campus safely Aug. 11, 2020 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins discusses how to return to school safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more at CNBC's "Squawk Box"
Furlough and Furlough-based Salary Programs Robert C. Robbins Aug. 7, 2020 Over the past several months, as part of our commitment to shared governance and transparency, my team and I have consulted with numerous stakeholders across campus as we have explored every avenue to finance the mission of our incredible institution through the pandemic crisis. Given timing constraints, our responsibility to begin addressing our revenue shortfall, and the desire to preserve as many student, staff and faculty jobs as possible, I have decided to move forward with the proposed furlough and furlough-based salary programs, to begin on Aug. 10. Read more
University leaders prepare for semester amid coronavirus pandemic Aug. 2, 2020 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins and other leaders in higher education discuss their strategies for safely reopening college campuses. Read more at Fox & Friends
New protocols for college students going back to campus Aug. 2, 2020 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins discusses the university's plans to reopen campus on Aug. 24. Read more at ABC's Good Morning America
University of Arizona president's reentry plan for 2020-21 school year July 16, 2020 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins discusses what it will be like for students who come back to campus for the fall semester. Read more at CNBC's "Closing Bell"
Trump administration drops requirement for international students to attend in-person classes July 14, 2020 "We are pleased that the Trump administration rescinded this guidance and that international students will not have to choose between their education and their health and safety," said University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins. Read more at The Arizona Republic
