by Hope Ballentine | Apr 2, 2025 | Features, In Memoriam
Rocio Paez Ritter Named March 2025 Cordes Chair Rocio Paez Ritter, teaching associate professor in sociology and criminology, was named the March 2025 Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Cordes Chair. Ritter has taught approximately 70 classes at the U of...
by Trish Starks | Mar 26, 2025 | Features, In Memoriam
Remembering David Sloan On March 4, 2025, two days following his 84th birthday, Professor Emeritus David Sloan died peacefully at home. His three children, Jennifer, Heather and Drew; their children; his partner, Merideth Boswell; as well as the present members of the...
by Andra Liwag | Mar 19, 2025 | Features, In Memoriam
U of A Remembers Physics Professor Emeritus Michael Lieber Physics Professor Emeritus Michael Lieber, a beloved educator, researcher and long-time U of A community member, died Dec. 23, 2024, just a few days shy of his 88th birthday. His career, service and dedication...
by Andra Liwag and Britt A Graves | Mar 11, 2025 | Events, Features, In Memoriam
Department of Music Mourns Passing of Robert Mueller; Memorial Scheduled for March 12 It is with profound sorrow that the Department of Music announces the passing of Professor Robert Kent Mueller. He was a beloved member of the U of A community for 37 years and will...
by Brenda Foster and Alessandro Brogi | Dec 11, 2024 | Features, In Memoriam
Remembering Evan Bukey, Professor of History It is with deep regret that the History Department announces the passing of Evan Bukey, professor emeritus of the Department of History, on Nov. 20, 2024. He was a distinguished scholar, esteemed colleague, and dedicated...
by Linda C. Jones | Aug 16, 2024 | Features, In Memoriam
World Languages Department Mourns Loss of ASL Teacher Matthew Parkhurst It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our inaugural American Sign Language teacher, Matthew Parkhurst, over the summer. Parkhurst was our first teacher of ASL, who brought great...
