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NIH grant to aid in maternal health research
A program that has been building biomedical research infrastructure across the state for more than two decades has received another influx of capital to focus …
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Subscriber ExclusiveUA-Fayetteville joins STARS Network, focuses on access for rural students
FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas has joined a burgeoning coalition of universities from across the nation focused on supporting college education eff…
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Subscriber ExclusiveAdvisory committee appointed for UA-Pine Bluff chancellor search
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt has announced an advisory search committee to assist in finding the next chancellor for the University o…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adjusts policies, approves loan requests
Effective this fall, an Arkansas board will allow higher education institutions to consider a student's high school GPA, prior course success and college place…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLyon College holds groundbreaking in Little Rock for Arkansas’ first dental school
Lyon College's new School of Dental Medicine -- which will be the first dental school in Arkansas -- will not only allow Arkansans interested in dentistry to s…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas State University to increase scholarships, focus on affordability
JONESBORO -- Arkansas State University will make an education even more affordable for many students starting next year by covering housing costs and increasin…
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Subscriber ExclusiveNew UA arts center a student hub
FAYETTEVILLE -- The new Center for Art as Lived Experience at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville aims to facilitate curiosity, creativity and cross-disci…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSearch for next UA system president begins; newest member of board of trustees will lead effort
The University of Arkansas System board of trustees voted Thursday to officially accept the resignation of President Donald Bobbitt -- who plans to step down J…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUniversity of Arkansas system president Donald Bobbitt announces plans to retire
Donald Bobbitt, president of the University of Arkansas System for nearly 13 years, plans to step down Jan. 15, 2025 — or sooner, if a successor is in place — …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWallace delighted to be back ‘home’ as ASU-Mountain Home’s chancellor
MOUNTAIN HOME -- Bentley Wallace, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home's new chancellor, spent more than a decade in the private sector before joining Arkan…
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Subscriber ExclusiveVirginia art school official chosen to lead UA-Fayetteville School of Art
FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas School of Art -- which has expanded its programs and enrollment significantly in recent years -- now has a new direc…
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Subscriber ExclusiveShorter College’s vice president named interim president
Jeffery W. Norfleet II, who has been provost and vice president of Shorter College, has been appointed as interim president.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUA-Fayetteville’s student-run record label expands to offer marketing, promotion
Hill Records, the student-run record label of the University of Arkansas, has expanded its services with a division to offer music industry marketing and promo…
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Subscriber ExclusiveState universities see applications increase
Though a significant decline in the number of graduating high school students nationally looms over the next few years, several Arkansas universities are repor…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUCA program to provide private, commercial pilot training
CONWAY -- As he prepared to take off, Kiefer Brothers looked to the skies.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUA-Fayetteville announces class of Bodenhamer Fellows
FAYETTEVILLE -- Scholar athletes, National Merit finalists and community volunteers are among this year's Bodenhamer Fellows, one of the most prestigious schol…
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Subscriber ExclusiveFay Jones School students aided by benefactor’s scholarships
Stephen Lair is committed to helping University of Arkansas at Fayetteville students harboring the same interests in architecture and design he's had since chi…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUCA to rent additional student housing at apartment complex
With enrollment and applications for housing both pointing up for the 2024-25 school year, the University of Central Arkansas will rent nearly 100 beds for stu…
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Subscriber ExclusivePhilander Smith, Synchrony announce partnership to support business students
The consumer financial services company Synchrony is partnering with Philander Smith University to support the university's business students not only financia…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUAHT Texarkana’s new dean: Jennifer Wright Cunningham begins July 1
Jennifer Wright Cunningham, who has more than a decade of experience in college admissions and enrollment, has been selected as the new dean for the Texarkana …
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Subscriber ExclusiveInstitute for Integrative and Innovative Research a ‘spoke’ in ‘hub’ for problem solving
FAYETTEVILLE -- Joining the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Investor Catalyst Hub will allow the University of Arkansas' Institute for Integrative…
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Subscriber ExclusiveATU Trustees approve revamped student union project
RUSSELLVILLE -- The Arkansas Tech University board of trustees has approved a balanced fiscal year 2025 operating budget, as well as an updated budget for the …
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas Tech trustees choose ‘acting interim’ president as university’s next leader
RUSSELLVILLE -- After nearly a year as interim president, Russell Jones will officially become the 13th president of Arkansas Tech University on July 1, after …
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Subscriber ExclusiveHendrix, UCA team up to offer master’s degrees for teachers
Hendrix College and the University of Central Arkansas -- Conway neighbors -- are collaborating to ease the path into teaching for would-be educators.
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UA System names interim chancellor for UA-Pine Bluff
When University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chancellor Laurence Alexander officially takes over as leader of a university in Michigan on July 1, he will be repla…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUALR partners with trio of school districts in Central Arkansas to simplify admissions process
Students from three of the four traditional school districts in Pulaski County will be offered direct admission to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, e…
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Subscriber Exclusive$700,000 in gifts to UA-Fayetteville will fund 2 new scholarships
FAYETTEVILLE -- A pair of new scholarships -- expected to become available next year -- will focus on honors students in financial need at the University of Ar…
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Subscriber ExclusiveClinton School makes admittance simpler for qualified Hendrix College graduates
Hendrix College students and alumni will have a simplified path into the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service -- if they meet certain qualif…
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Subscriber ExclusiveDerogatory comment, swastika found on couple of doors in UA’s Old Main building, official says
FAYETTEVILLE -- A couple of doors inside Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus were marked with "a derogatory comment and a swastika" last week, an off…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas Higher Learning Commission approves A-State’s off-campus site in Qatar
The Higher Learning Commission has approved Arkansas State University's Qatar location as an off-campus site where students can complete several degree program…
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Subscriber ExclusiveKelly discusses philosophy and vision for ASU System
ARKADELPHIA -- A day after the Arkansas State University System board of trustees voted to offer the system presidency to Brendan Kelly, he outlined his vision…
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Subscriber ExclusiveArkansas State University System trustees seek $2.9 million loan for critical and deferred maintenance, renovation, and other miscellaneous projects
ARKADELPHIA -- The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved the system's request -- on behalf of campuses -- to seek a $2.9 million loan fro…
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Subscriber ExclusiveASU System board sets tuition, fees for new academic year
ARKADELPHIA -- Arkansas State University System schools will increase tuition and mandatory fees, ranging from a low of 3.7% to a high of 9%, for the 2024-25 s…
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Subscriber ExclusiveMedical school partners with Henderson State to offer ‘preferred admission’ to freshmen
ARKADELPHIA -- Beginning this fall, Henderson State University students will have a unique new pathway into medical school.
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Subscriber ExclusiveASU System board of trustees to consider new rates for 2024-25 academic year
Arkansas State University System schools will request increases to tuition and mandatory fees ranging from a low of 3.7% to a high of 9% for the 2024-25 school…
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Arkansas State University System board unanimously voted to offer the system president job to Brendan Kelly
The Arkansas State University System board of trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to offer the job of system president to Brendan Kelly, who has been presiden…
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Subscriber ExclusiveNational Park College, University of Arkansas at Monticello form partnership for Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
HOT SPRINGS -- The new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Hot Springs -- brought about via a partnership between National Park College and the University…
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Subscriber ExclusiveHendrix alum continues to give back to alma mater with significant bequest
Hendrix College has received one of the largest estate gifts in its history -- more than $4.5 million -- from the estate of Dr. William "Bill" Roberts, who att…
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Subscriber ExclusiveNew Henderson State chancellor feels responsibility to realize dreams in homecoming
ARKADELPHIA -- Trey Berry literally grew up on the Henderson State University campus.
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Subscriber ExclusiveASU-Mountain Home focuses on skilled employees with workforce center
MOUNTAIN HOME -- The new expansion and renovation of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home's Czeschin-Newth Workforce Development Center will allow the colle…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUA-Fayetteville provost plans to step down next summer, return to faculty
FAYETTEVILLE -- Terry Martin, who has served the University of Arkansas for four decades -- the last few as provost -- will step down from that role next summe…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUA System trustees approve strategic plans for three schools
STUTTGART -- The University of Arkansas System board of trustees has approved new strategic plans for three of its schools: the University of Arkansas at Littl…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUAMS gets hospital safety guide’s top grade for first time
STUTTGART -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received an "A" grade this spring from the Leapfrog Safety Guide -- which grades roughly 3,000 Ame…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUniversity of Arkansas System trustees approve raises in tuition, fees for most schools
STUTTGART -- Students attending University of Arkansas System schools this fall will pay more, as schools contend with elevated costs resulting from inflation …
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Subscriber ExclusiveUniversity of Arkansas trustees OK residence halls’ designers, contractors
STUTTGART -- The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved design professionals and contractors for a pair of new residence halls the University…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUA System board committee approves request to raise tuition, fees
STUTTGART -- University of Arkansas System schools requested increases to tuition and mandatory fees for the 2024-25 academic year Wednesday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUCA trustees approve 4% increase in tuition and mandatory fees
CONWAY -- The University of Central Arkansas will increase tuition and mandatory fees by 4% for the 2024-25 academic year after the university's board of trust…
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Subscriber ExclusiveUA System schools look to increase tuition and mandatory fees for students
All University of Arkansas System schools -- with the exception of the University of Arkansas Grantham, the system's online institution -- will request increas…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSouthern Arkansas University begins negotiations with Bruno Hicks as next president
Southern Arkansas University's board of trustees voted unanimously Monday to begin negotiations with Bruno Hicks -- provost and vice president of academic affa…
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Subscriber ExclusiveAccess to UA program widens for outdoor industry startups
The statewide expansion of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville's Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program will be the topic of a pair of public events this…
