Alumni

May 7, 2018

Endowed Dean's Chair Announced for CALS

The Charles-Sander Dean's Chair will serve as a perpetual fund to attract and retain outstanding deans and was made possible by a gift from alumnus Robert F. Charles Jr. and his wife.

Shane Burgess is the first holder of the Charles-Sander Endowed Dean's Chair at the UA, made possible by a gift from College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumnus Robert F. Charles Jr. and Charles' wife, Julia.

April 23, 2018

UA Alumna Shares Arizona Republic's Pulitzer Prize

Hannah Gaber, a former Arizona Republic multimedia journalist and 2016 UA alumna, contributed to the Pulitzer Prize-winning report "The Wall: Unknown stories, Unintended consequences." Three other people with ties to the UA shared in the award.

Alumnus John D'Anna , Page 1 editor of the Arizona Republic, takes a photo after the newspaper learned it and USA Today Network had won the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting.

March 12, 2018

Former UA President Henry Koffler Dies at 95; Served From 1982-1991

As the first alumnus to serve as president, he oversaw the University's ascension to the top ranks of research universities. External research funding more than tripled during his tenure.

Henry Koffler was the first University of Arizona alumnus to serve as president, and his nine-year tenure saw increases in enrollment, number of faculty and staff, and research expenditures.

Feb. 21, 2018

Scholarship Campaign Honors Slain Alumna Allison Feldman

Allison Feldman's family and friends are raising funds to create an endowment in her memory that will provide UA Study Abroad opportunities like the one she had in Spain.

Allison Feldman enjoyed time with horses at the Arizona Burn Foundation Summer Camp, where she volunteered in her free time.

Jan. 25, 2018

Startup Forges Ahead on Battery Technology Licensed From UA

Urbix Resources has licensed a portfolio of lithium-ion battery and related materials technologies invented at the UA. Urbix co-founder Adam Small graduated from the Eller College of Management.

Palash Gangopadhyay, formerly a research professor at the UA College of Optical Sciences, is now full-time chief technology officer at Urbix.

Jan. 8, 2018

$2M Endowed Chair in Israel Studies to Honor UA Alumnus

Created in memory of a devoted Wildcat, the Jeffrey B. Plevan Chair in Israel Studies will allow the UA to hire an expert on modern Israel in the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies.

Jeff Plevan was a committed Wildcat who enjoyed his time at the University of Arizona and his alumni activities with the New York City MetroCats.

Nov. 20, 2017

UA Grads Happier, More Successful Than Peers Nationally

UA alumni remain more emotionally connected to their alma mater than graduates from peer universities, according to a comprehensive Gallup poll conducted this year.

Nine out of 10 UA graduates agree or strongly agree that their UA education was worth the cost, according to a new Gallup poll.

Oct. 30, 2017

Annual UA 'Ghost Tour' to Hit All the Old Haunts, Some New Ones

Looking to extend your Halloween? Then don't miss the popular campus walking tour, which will start on Friday evening at Old Main and end at Bear Down Gym.

Oct. 24, 2017

UA Welcomes Back Alums for Homecoming

The UA Alumni Association, in the spotlight this week, is "critical when it comes to the advancement of the University," says Chad Becker, a member of its governing board. The association is celebrating its 120th anniversary by launching the Alumni Heritage Society.

Wilma and Wilbur Wildcat greet the crowd at the annual Homecoming bonfire.

Oct. 23, 2017

Meet the UA's Best of the Best: The 15 Alumni of the Year

The award recipients include OSIRIS-REx principal investigator Dante Lauretta and represent a host of accomplishments. They will be honored Friday as part of Homecoming.

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