Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK (December 17, 2020) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas at its specially called meeting Dec. 15 unanimously passed a resolution in praise of more than 17,000 employees of the state's largest university system and the many challenges institutions have overcome during the global Covid-19 pandemic. At a previous meeting in November, Trustee Sheffield Nelson called attention to the many special efforts, challenges and sacrifices the pandemic has placed on the … [Read more...] about UA Trustees Praise Resiliency of System’s 17,000-Plus Employees Amid Pandemic

LITTLE ROCK (Dec. 16, 2020) – University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced the formation of an advisory committee to assist in the search for the next dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Longtime Clinton School Dean James L. “Skip” Rutherford announced his retirement in September, which becomes effective June 30, 2021. He has led the institution since 2006. The search committee will be chaired by Bobbitt and will cultivate a … [Read more...] about Bobbitt Announces Search Committee for Next Clinton School Dean

LITTLE ROCK (Monday, Dec. 14, 2020) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a special board meeting via Zoom at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15 originating at the UA System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock. An executive session is planned when the meeting opens at 2 p.m., with the regular session becoming publicly viewable at approximately 3 p.m. Any decision reached by vote in executive session will be publicly announced before regular session. Due to limited seating and the … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Meeting Dec. 15

LITTLE ROCK (Nov. 16, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting in person and via videoconference Nov. 19-20 originating at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 20. *Please note that Thursday’s meetings will begin with an executive session at noon, with the videoconference of the regular session expected to begin streaming at 1:30 p.m. Any decision … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet Nov. 19-20 at UA

LITTLE ROCK (October 29, 2020) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a special board meeting via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Oct. 30 originating at the UA System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock. An executive session is planned when the meeting opens at 10 a.m., with the regular session becoming publicly viewable at approximately 11 a.m. Any decision reached by vote in executive session will be publicly announced before regular session. Due to limited seating and the recommended … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Meeting Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.

LITTLE ROCK (Oct. 9, 2020) – University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced the formation of an advisory committee to assist in the search for the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT). Former Chancellor Chris Thomason stepped down from the role July 6 to begin his new position as vice president of development and planning for the UA System, while Laura Clark, vice chancellor of academic affairs at UACCHT, was … [Read more...] about Bobbitt Announces Search Committee for Next Chancellor at UA Hope-Texarkana

LITTLE ROCK (Sept. 15, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting in person and via videoconference Sept. 17-18 originating at the UA System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock. The meetings, originally scheduled to be hosted at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 18. *Please note that Thursday’s meetings will begin with an executive session at noon, with … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Host Regularly Scheduled Meetings Sept. 17-18  

LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a special board meeting via teleconference to be broadcast through Zoom at 3 p.m. today originating at the UA System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock. Campus officials, members of the media and the general public will be provided video conferencing access through Zoom for virtual viewing of the teleconference call. All campus officials and regular attendees are urged to access the meeting online … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Meeting Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.

LITTLE ROCK (July 13, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a previously scheduled special board meeting via videoconference at 1 p.m. on July 15 originating at the UA System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock. Please note that the meeting will begin with an executive session at noon and the videoconference of the regular session is expected to begin streaming at 1 p.m. Any decision reached by vote in executive session will be publicly announced as the regular … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Covid-19 Meeting July 15

LITTLE ROCK, AR (July 2, 2020) – University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt today announced appointments for a new systemwide task force that will consider issues around racial equity at the campuses, divisions and units within the UA System. The UA System Task Force on Racial Equity is the result of a proposal made by John Goodson, chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, at a special meeting of the board on June 17, when he announced plans to appoint a … [Read more...] about Appointees Named to UA System Task Force on Racial Equity