The Annual Meeting held on May 6, 2026 at the Cherokee Town Club was an impressive demonstration of the brilliance of our ARCS Atlanta Scholars. The topic of the afternoon, “Regenerative BioScience for Health and Longevity” was hosted by a panel of four current UGA Scholars, Christina Endara-Arnold, Skylar Settles, Jordan Parker and Moira Taber. They each spoke about their specific areas of research in the field of Regenerative Bioscience, as well as the importance of the ARCS Award in their careers. Dr. Morgane Golan, a former ARCS Scholar, was the spectacular moderator. The meeting concluded with our Board Meeting and a delicious lunch. Many thanks to our Speakers Chair, Barbara Bing, and our Special Events Chair, Cathey Millichap, and Co-Chair, Betts Love.
Thanks from Scholar Kira Newman
"I can only begin to express how grateful I am for the freedom to pursue an independent line of research without having to worry about how I will pay for the necessary lab supplies or training. This award is allowing me to answer broader and more valuable questions than I had previously thought possible... Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and belief in my potential as a scientist."
Thanks from Scholar Kevin Yehl
"I was very fortunate to be selected as one of this year's ARCS scholars... I plan to pursue an academic career in chemistry... Your support will allow me to continue my biomedical research in developing novel strateigies to treat drug resistant cancers and cardiovascular diseases... Again, thank you so much for your support of the sciences and post graduate education, both of which are very important in keeping America competitive..."
Thanks from Alum Collette Miller, Postdoctoral Fellow at US Environmental Protection Agency
"Thank you all for reaching out and the support over the years. It's been a rocky few years following the passing of my doctoral research mentor a few weeks prior to my dissertation defense. Trying to rebound from his loss, finishing my dissertation, and figuring out where to go from there was challenging to say the least ... Thank you again for your support. Honestly I did not know how much I would have ended up relying on the generous gift that the Atlanta Chapter of ARCS Foundation provided when it was first received. However, it was vital in helping me launch a new chapter in my career when I found my plans collapse when my mentor passed. Again, THANK YOU!"