Nate Hinkel

The National Anthem has always been an opportunity to stand respectfully, place our hands on our hearts, and take a moment to honor the many freedoms we enjoy due to the courage, commitment and sacrifice of others. We understand and respect that those freedoms mean different things to different people. While it disappoints us to see attention being taken away from this traditional act of remembrance and gratitude, it is also important to recognize the open spirit of our campuses to engage in … [Read more...] about UA Board Chair, UA System President Bobbitt Issue Statement Regarding National Anthem

LITTLE ROCK - Former U.S. Sen. David Pryor, 82, a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, suffered a stroke Monday and was transported to a local hospital where he is receiving world-class care. He is currently in recovery after a surgery that appears to have been successful. "Our whole family is very grateful for the care our dad has received, and we are hopeful for a full and quick recovery. We know that the next 48 hours are critical in my father's care and therefore … [Read more...] about PRYOR FAMILY STATEMENT: Trustee Pryor Recovering From Stroke

(LITTLE ROCK) Sept. 1, 2016 –Fred Harrison, general counsel of the University of Arkansas for more than 30 years, has stepped down from the role and will continue working on a part-time basis in the General Counsel’s office on an “of counsel” basis. University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt has appointed JoAnn C. Maxey to General Counsel of the University of Arkansas. “Mr. Harrison has given the UA System more than three decades of steadfast and unparalleled legal counsel and … [Read more...] about UA General Counsel Harrison Steps Down, Bobbitt Names Maxey to Post

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Sept. 7-8 at the Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock, hosted by the UA Division of Agriculture. Wednesday's meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. and continue Thursday at 9 a.m. The full schedule is below and the agenda can be found here. September 7, 2016 – Reynolds Auditorium of 4-H Center 1:30 p.m.              Chair Opens Regular Session 1:30 p.m.*           Joint Hospital Committee Meeting 2:15 p.m.*           Audit and Fiscal … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Meet Sept. 7-8 in Little Rock

(LITTLE ROCK) July 29, 2016 – University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt, along with other chancellors representing its colleges and universities, today released statements in support of a new outcomes-based funding formula for the state’s higher education institutions. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education Coordinating Board today passed the framework for an outcomes-based funding model, which will shift funding emphasis from enrollment toward student success and … [Read more...] about UA System President, Chancellors Support Funding Formula

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will gather June 15-16 for its annual retreat and a called special meeting at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. The schedule includes: Wednesday, June 15     3-5 p.m.                  Retreat Session 1 in Governor’s Conf. Rm. 6-8 p.m.                 Reception and Dinner Thursday, June 16          7:30 a.m.                Breakfast 9-10 a.m.                Called Board Meeting in Governor’s Conf. Rm. (Agenda) 10-12:30 p.m.       … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Meet June 15-16

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet at 1 p.m on May 25 and 8:30 a.m. on May 26 in the Nashville Campus Atrium of the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in Nashville. The agenda can be found here. The tentative schedule is: May 25, 2016 – CCCUA Campus in Nashville, Arkansas Noon                 Luncheon 1:00 p.m.          Chair Opens Regular Session 1:00 p.m.*        Audit and Fiscal Responsibility Committee Meeting 2:15 p.m.*         Joint … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Meet May 25-26 at CCCUA in Nashville

University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt announced today that he will recommend Andrew Rogerson, Ph.D., to the UA Board of Trustees as the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Bobbitt’s recommendation to the UA Board of Trustees will be considered at its next regularly scheduled meeting May 25-26 at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. Rogerson is expected to begin his role as UALR’s 10th chancellor on Sept. 1. Current … [Read more...] about UA System President Bobbitt Selects Rogerson to Lead UALR

Various members of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will be gathering May 9, 11 and 12 at the University of Arkansas System Administration Building for lunch with three visiting candidates vying to become the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Board will immediately go in to executive session during the lunch with candidates. The schedule includes:  May 9 - Mark J. Rudin, Ph.D., noon-1:30 p.m. May 11 - Andrew Rogerson, Ph.D., 12:30-2 … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Gather for Lunch with UALR Chancellor Candidates

University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt, with input from the Chancellor Search Committee he appointed in January, has selected three finalists for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock chancellor post. Finalists include: Cheryl D. Lovell, Ph.D., special advisor to the chancellor and to the chief academic officer of the Colorado State University System Andrew Rogerson, Ph.D., provost and vice president of academic affairs, Sonoma State (California State University … [Read more...] about Finalists Chosen in Search for UALR Chancellor Post