Professor James Anaya, UA Regents’ Professor and expert in human rights law, lives the life of an optimist. Everything he does—from teaching to serving as the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Indigenous Peoples—comes from a deep commitment to making the world a better place.
The UA Center for Creative Photography houses the world’s largest collection of 20th century American photography. From wilderness photographer Ansel Adams to fashion photographer Richard Avedon, the collection includes more than 100,000 images by diverse photographers, as well as a treasure trove of archival materials that reveal the mind behind the photograph.
Around the world, beads have been symbols of value and bravery for more than 100,000 years. Today, Jean Baruch, who completed her Ph.D. in nursing at the University of Arizona in 2010, has taken what started as an inspired doctoral thesis and turned it into a nation-wide organization to help children, families and their healthcare teams cope with cancer and serious illness.
In today’s national political environment, discovering better ways to promote a positive conversation has become more important than ever. In support of that vision, the UA is opening a National Institute for Civil Discourse, chaired by none other than United States Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
UA fine arts professor Sheila Pitt has always felt at home on a horse. For decades, their powerful imagery dominated her artwork. Now, since her life forever changed while riding her horse Donovan, her themes and techniques may be different, but the same artist’s passion continues to burn.
On September 11, 2001, Leaton Jones was serving on active duty in Germany. When the US invaded Iraq on March 20, 2003, he was a medic in Kuwait. Today, he is back home studying for his undergraduate degree in public health. But now armed with first-hand knowledge of what guns can do, Jones has affected hundreds of lives with one simple inspired letter.
Research shows that people are swayed by unconscious biases about gender, age, ethnicity and other factors. Now the UA is working to counter these subtle influences – especially for women in the sciences. That’s one facet of the UA ADVANCE program, funded by a $3.3 million ADVANCE IT grant from the National Science Foundation.
Dr. Mikelle Smith Omari-Tunkara, retired UA professor of Art History, knows the difference between nagging and encouraging. An Arizona Assurance mentor, she guides students and helps them navigate the university process and take ownership of their education.
Every semester, juniors from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management vie to win the Business Case Competition. It’s a rite of passage for business majors, when they have to put their communication skills to the test in front of a panel of corporate executives and solve a real business problem.
For over 30 years, astronomer Marcia Rieke has been exploring history of the universe, most recently leading an international effort to survey far-infrared wavelengths from deep space. Inducted as a new Regents’ Professor on December 9, 2010, she has earned the UA’s highest honor for her bold academic achievements.
On November 19, the GiveBack KickBack event—a student fundraising project—will raise money to help former “Lost Boy” of Sudan and UA student John Akuar build a school and sink a well in his home town of Abul, as well as support the Arizona Refugee Connection (ARC).
Everyone can use a little outside help now and again. With three locations, a crack staff, and comprehensive services, the Think Tank is a place where a freshman can improve his math, an international student can get help with her writing, and any UA student can learn, practice and pursue excellence.
Think medieval history is dull? What about religious fervor… thousands fleeing wars…the rejection of ghosts…the European “witch craze?” UA Regents Professor Susan Karant-Nunn knows why these things matter today. She’s a go-to scholar on the Reformation and Late Medieval era (1400-1800).
How a college venture became a life’s work. Two UA grads are making a living, making stylish t-shirts that are popular on college campuses and beyond. A just-released line shows off UA logos and colors from way back.
It’s so 21st century: A UA student creates a six-legged robot that can teach itself to walk, posts a video on YouTube and within days an Intel engineer sees the video and invites the student to connect through Twitter. Intel then provides top-of-the-line hardware so that Matt Bunting can build two even better hexapods – one for himself and one for Intel to use in product demonstrations.
Justine Schluntz admits there was a time she had a one-track mind and nothing mattered more than swimming. Then a year of injuries and surgeries set her on a path of personal growth, creating a summa cum laude graduate, active community volunteer and now Rhodes Scholar.
Craig Sheedy graduated from the UA at the top of his game. A diver with Arizona’s 2008 National Champion Swimming and Diving Team. Winner of the prestigious Merril P. Freeman award (one of the top six awards for UA undergraduates.) One of two student athletes in the nation to receive the NCAA Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship, for outstanding academics and superior citizenship.
Thirty miles south of the border, a small ranching village is trying not to turn into a ghost town. And students from The University of Arizona are adding their skills to that effort.
Assistant English Professor and award-winning writer Manuel Munoz loves to be around people who are intrigued with the written word. Read his take on reading and creative writing.
One of the UA’s Distinguished Professors, Dr. Paul Wilson’s work in agribusiness, agriculture, economics and environmental management spans the world. But his most important priority is right at home – helping students succeed.
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