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The University of Arizonas leadership problem pervades all aspects of university administration. The current leadership does not begin to understand what makes a university great. It is the faculty that

James C. Wyant, a pioneering optical scientist and University of Arizona professor instrumental in expanding the UA’s famed optics school, died Dec. 8 in Tucson.

The founding dean and namesake of the University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, Wyant founded three successful optics companies, led multiple professional societies and gave more than $30 million to support graduate students and endowed faculty at the college.

Founding dean of eponymous James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences passed away on December 8th.

The founding dean and namesake of the University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, Wyant founded three successful optics companies, led multiple professional societies and gave more than $30 million to support graduate students and endowed faculty at the college.

The 90-minute ceremony will also honor six honorary degree recipients and seven outstanding graduating seniors.

The success of a three-year campaign marks a historic university achievement.

University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs James Holloway announced today the appointment of Dr. Arash Mafi as interim dean of UNM’s College of Arts and Sciences. Mafi takes over for Mark Peceny, who has served as...