UA News

UANews | Katharine Martinez's areas of expertise are 19th and early 20th century visual culture, particularly the intersection of high art and popular taste and the reception of images. She starts at the UA in July.

UANews | UA students in Martha Few's class have spent the semester investigating student involvement during the Mexican Revolution, the medical school's founding and the origins of Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat. Students will present their projects during a research forum May 5. 

UANews | Ander Monson, an assistant professor of English, has received the George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation fellowship to write a book and build a related website.

UANews | The final symphony and choir concert of the year features music of the French masters as well as a chance to help two local charities.

UANews | Apollo 17 astronaut Capt. Eugene "Gene" Cernan is slated to speak May 3. The Friends of the University Libraries, which raises money for the UA's library division, is organizing the event.

UANews | Asian Pacific American Student Affairs is hosting a number of events in celebration of the heritage and contribution of Asians and Pacific Islanders.

UANews | Kapil Galla, a doctoral student in mining and geological engineering, has earned an invitation to the Cannes International Film Festival in France as an intern with the film program, Creative Minds in Cannes.

UANews | Margaret Jacobs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor who received the prestigious Bancroft Prize, will speak at the UA during a public lecture on Thursday. 

UANews | Michael Kaiser will offer tips and strategies for nonprofit performing arts groups on how to prosper during challenging economic times.