Category: Celebrating Excellence


McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars Achieve 100% Medical School Acceptance 

Desktop News | August 2023 The McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars, endowed by Dr. Gaylon and Mrs. Susan McCollough, has become a standout in the medical education community, attracting widespread attention due to its success in cultivating aspiring physicians. The inaugural class of the program achieved an extraordinary feat, boasting a 100% acceptance rate into medical institutions nationwide. This accomplishment serves as a testament to the program’s effectiveness in producing highly qualified and well-prepared medical candidates, setting a new standard […]

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UA Dance Company Set to Perform Internationally 

Desktop News | August 2023 The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the Yonder Contemporary Dance Company’s captivating dance concert, “Unstuck With You,” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. The production will take place August 5th-12th, internationally showcasing the company’s artistry and creativity, and will be available for viewing in-person throughout the run, with a livestream of the final performance.  “Unstuck With You” is a production that takes inspiration from the outer edges of the universe […]

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Anthropology Chair Elected to Prestigious Antiquarian Society

Dr. Ian Brown UA Anthropology Chair

Dr. Ian Brown, professor and chair of the anthropology, has been elected into The Society of Antiquaries of London. This prestigious, 300-year old society has 3,000 fellows and only 5 per cent are from the U.S. Dr. Brown was the only American on this year’s ballot! His contributions to the field in areas such as the Lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coastal Plain and Native American prehistory and ethnohistory landed him the spot. Check out UA News for the story on Dr. Brown […]

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