College of Medicine - Tucson

The University of Arizona's 161st Commencement marks its first spring Commencement with President Suresh V. Garimella presiding.

The seven undergraduates, representing a range of majors, will receive the U of A's top awards for their academic achievement as well as their integrity and leadership beyond the classroom.

Flinn Scholars are some of the highest achieving high school seniors from across Arizona. Half of this year's 20 scholars will attend the U of A and enroll in the W.A. Franke Honors College.

Weihenmayer is the only blind climber to ascend the Seven Summits – the highest peaks on each continent. Commencement will take place May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium.

Janko Nikolich, Jiang Wu and Dennis Zaritsky have achieved the highest faculty rank at the university, recognizing their exceptional achievements in research and higher education.

In recognition of their exceptional achievements in teaching, research and scholarship, three University of Arizona faculty members were confirmed as Regents Professors by the Arizona Board of Regents.

Dozens of U of A programs are recognized as among the best in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy testified before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs about the need to turn biomedical advances into clinical solutions.

On Match Day, fourth-year medical students at the U of A College of Medicine – Tucson and College of Medicine – Phoenix found out where they will do their residencies in their chosen specialties.

A bequest from the estate of James Anthony Gerleman will help educate medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.