by - January 27, 2026 10:00 am
In recognition of Black History Month in February, Batesville native James L. “Skip” Rutherford III, dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and a member…
by - August 7, 2025 11:40 am
The University of Arkansas raised more than $254.7 million in private gifts during fiscal year 2025, which ended June 30, according to a Thursday (Aug. 7) news release. It was…
by - July 15, 2025 3:40 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (July 15) two gift campaigns totaling $2.5 million that will help the Department of Geosciences create more access to field-based learning opportunities for students…
by - April 23, 2025 10:08 pm
Three leaders of Arkansas higher education institutions discussed changes happening across colleges and universities as part of a panel discussion hosted by the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) at the…
by - March 12, 2025 9:07 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Wednesday (March 12) named Judd Deere to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. He is replacing Sheffield Nelson, whose term expired. Deere’s term will expire…
by - November 12, 2024 1:14 pm
With the help of a $100 million gift from the J.B. Hunt Foundation, the University of Arkansas announced the creation of its Land of Opportunity Scholarship for Pell grant-eligible and…
by - September 10, 2024 2:32 pm
The University of Arkansas’ economic impact on the state exceeds “a fairly conservative” $3 billion annually, UA leaders said. They expect the impact to rise as the university continues to…
by - August 23, 2024 10:17 am
The University of Arkansas said Friday (Aug. 23) that philanthropic giving in the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled $211.1 million. Of that, $92.3 million was from new giving and…
by - May 3, 2024 7:28 am
Walmart Inc. president and CEO Doug McMillon will be the featured speaker at this year’s spring commencement ceremony at the University of Arkansas. The university will hold multiple ceremonies over…
by - April 4, 2024 9:09 am
The University of Arkansas set a record of $184 million in research expenditures last year. School officials announced the details in a news release Thursday (April 4). “The university’s commitment…
by - March 4, 2024 3:49 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (March 4) that she is appointing Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford of Little Rock to the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas. Ford,…
by - September 7, 2023 1:07 pm
University of Arkansas enrollment rose by 3.9% to 32,140 students this fall. This is the first time UA enrollment has surpassed 32,000 students, according to a Thursday (Sept. 7) news…
by - December 8, 2022 7:28 am
After 15 months of holding the job on an interim basis, Dr. Charles Robinson, previously the school’s provost, officially became the chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville on…
by - November 16, 2022 10:32 am
The University of Arkansas System board of trustees has selected Dr. Charles Robinson as the next chancellor of the Fayetteville campus. The vote was unanimous during the board’s regular meeting…
by - November 8, 2022 8:36 am
A public vote by the University of Arkansas System board of directors will be held on Nov. 18 on the Fayetteville campus to determine who will be the flagship university’s…
by - October 14, 2022 3:03 pm
The search for the next University of Arkansas chancellor is down to two candidates, but names of the two finalists are not being released, according to a statement issued Friday…
by - September 2, 2022 11:12 am
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt announced Friday (Sept. 2) four finalists to be the next chancellor for the UA campus in Fayetteville. They are listed with their date…
by - July 26, 2022 2:50 pm
The University of Arkansas announced a $1 million endowment gift Tuesday (July 26) to the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences. The donation will support the perpetual upkeep and maintenance of…
by - May 15, 2022 9:38 am
Among U.S. research universities, the University of Arkansas ranks 69th for creating knowledge, imparting it to STEM graduates and bringing discoveries to the market. The rankings are based on a…
by - April 4, 2022 9:41 am
The University of Arkansas announced Monday (April 4) that Mike Malone is the school’s new vice chancellor for economic development. Malone is vice president of community and corporate affairs for Runway…
