New Statue Honors Chemist Henry Eyring

A new statue of distinguished scientist Henry Eyring was unveiled by the U’s Chemistry Department in his namesake building’s atrium. The bronze statue, sculpted by Mark DeGraffenried and funded by the Semnani Family Foundation, honors Eyring’s scientific achievements and legacy as professor of chemistry and inaugural dean of the Graduate School. The ceremony featured his son Henry B. Eyring BS’55, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pictured in front of the statue.