University of Arizona Police Chief Paula Balafas is leaving immediately, and Provost Liesl Folks is changing jobs at the college, UA President Robert Robbins said Monday. The moves come about seven months after the fatal attack on Prof. Thomas Meixner by a former student took place despite repeated flags raised by faculty. Read more» 
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The University of Arizona Faculty Senate said they had "no confidence" in President Robert Robbins and his administration, approving a motion Monday criticizing the university's leadership for a lack of due diligence to ensure the safety of slain Professor Thomas Meixner. Read more»
The University of Arizona had a series of systemic failures, including "missed opportunities and mistakes" that ultimately led to the October fatal shooting of Prof. Thomas Meixner, said UA President Robert C. Robbins. The Meixner family is preparing to sue for $9 million. Read more»
Friends and family of Thomas Meixner, the UA hydrology professor shot and killed last week, paid their last respects at his funeral on Friday. He was described as "compassionate" and "loving" during a service at St. Cyril Catholic Church. Read more»
The man accused of killing UA Prof. Thomas Meixner repeatedly threatened faculty members, with another professor reporting the "dangerous" pattern to university officials and police multiple times over many months. "I knew he was going to try to kill me," he said. Read more»
