On June 2, the U of A Library and Clarivate hosted an event honoring 21 of the U of A’s most-cited scholars. Discover how open access, strategic data management, and support from the Library’s Research Impact Services team help amplify U of A’s researchers’ academic influence on the global stage. Read the full story by Donna McKinnon originally published in The Quad on June 11, 2026.
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the U of A Library and Clarivate hosted an event to celebrate the U of A’s Highly Cited Researchers. The Library invited 21 U of A researchers who have appeared on this list since 2014 to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to the global research community, their influences and impact on the world, and their large contributions to the U of A and its reputation. From left to right: Scott X. Chang, Tongwen Chen, Hongbo Zeng, Aminah Robinson Fayek, Greta Cummings, Michael Bragg (Clarivate), Gane Ka-Shu Wong, Michael Lounsbury, Valerie Carson, Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Marisa Ruccolo (Clarivate), Jason R. Grant.