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The University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine has announced a $300,000 gift from Paul Stamets, an internationally known mycologist and advocate of the medical benefits of mushrooms.

A new scholarship honoring James P. Sfarnas is funded by his daughter, Paula Fasseas, and her husband, Peter Fasseas. The scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students studying Greek language, civilization, and culture.

As the Library and Information Science Program celebrates its 50th anniversary, it finds a stalwart supporter in Nan Schubel, an alumna from its first graduating class.

The late Joe Smeeding ’15 loved making people laugh so life could feel a little easier — even through two years of intense treatment for glioblastoma multiforme, a fast-acting brain cancer that took his life, at age 26, in January 2018.

The fast-growing Personal and Family Financial Planning program in the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences received a major boost from the Charles Schwab Foundation. Starting in 2021-22 two selected students in the UA’s PFFP program will be eligible for $10,000 scholarships over their junior and senior years.

Bill Waynick ’91 performed the role of Wilbur throughout his time earning a degree in management information systems. The Wilbur and Wilma T. Wildcat Endowed Scholarship Fund was established to support future students who take on the role of Arizona mascots.

Dave and Lisa Barrett recently established the Barrett Family Scholarship Fund. The endowed scholarship is for non-traditional students, preferably first-generation.

Homecoming 2020 looked different from past celebrations. Supporters took the opportunity not only to honor traditions and celebrate ties, but to support University of Arizona students through the university's first Giving Day.

The Dr. Ian Pepper Scholarship supports two exemplary environmental science majors in financial need.