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In Memoriam: Dr. Edgar J. McCullough, Jr.

Dr. Edgar J. McCullough Jr. served as the University of Arizona College of Science’s first dean from 1982 to 1992.
He transformed Geology into a program of national prominence during his tenure.
McCullough championed interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthened faculty standards as dean.
His post-retirement work mapped migrant trail networks to aid humanitarian efforts.
Humane Borders honored him with a dedicated water station in 2020.
The College of Science named him Alumnus of the Year in 2022.
McCullough’s life blended scholarship, leadership, and public service.
He emphasized making science education accessible and engaging for diverse students.
The university recognizes his humanitarian efforts across the border crisis.
His career spanned teaching, administration, and field-based humanitarian work.

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