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The Arizona Board of Regents has presented Ann Weaver Hart, the first woman president in UA history, with the Regents' Medal. Hart will receive the designation of president emerita effective June 1, when she is succeeded by Dr. Robert C. Robbins. The Never Settle strategic plan heads a lengthy list of Hart's accomplishments over nearly five years.
UA President Ann Weaver Hart and other senior leaders emphasize the University's differentiated student experience, its research and health care objectives, and its financial strength and stability in presenting the 2016 Operational and Financial Review to the Arizona Board of Regents.
Ann Weaver Hart, the University's 21st president and its first woman to hold that position, will not seek an extension when her contract expires but plans to continue at the UA in the capacity of full-time faculty member.
James Miller Creighton was a well-known Arizona architect during his time, having drafted plans for well known buildings throughout the state. Creighton is the original architect of UA's Old Main.
Here are some of the top stories out of the UA during the month of April.
UA administrators such as Maria Teresa Velez, Melinda Burke and Edie Auslander have made significant contributions to the economic and social wellbeing of University communities both on and off campus. This is the second in a five-part series honoring UA women.
The 41st annual President's Concert is the second concert for UA President Ann Weaver Hart.
UA President Ann Weaver Hart has been recognized as one of the "50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business." Compiled by Arizona Business Magazine, the list includes leaders from a broad range of disciplines and sectors who are noted for being largely influential in transforming communities around the state.
UA President Ann Weaver Hart has spoken about the University becoming an institution that measures its success from the outside in, rather than the inside out. Hart has already begun working in that direction, and she deserves your support in working to expand the UA in imaginative ways.
