Celebrating faculty excellence at 2026 Luminaries
Dr. Janko Z. Nikolich, associate dean of research in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, recognized at this year’s ceremony as a 2025 Regents Professor.
More than 170 employees and supporters gathered last week at Centennial Hall as the university celebrated faculty excellence at the sixth annual Luminaries: Outstanding Faculty Awards ceremony. Dozens of faculty at different stages of their careers were honored for research, teaching, leadership, service and mentorship in their fields and communities.
Relive the celebration! Watch our Luminaries videos and explore the photo gallery from the ceremony. You can also visit luminaries.arizona.edu to learn more about this year’s honorees. The full list of honorees is available in this Lo Que Pasa story.
Watch the videos below to hear what these awards mean to the honorees and why they are proud to be at the University of Arizona.