Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, University of Arkansas System president: “I was fortunate to have the honor of working alongside Sen. Pryor in different capacities in my career, most notably serving as president during his service as a trustee on the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. Sen. Pryor always brought a palpable spirit of civility and thoughtful dialogue on major issues facing the Board, utilizing his breadth of experience and knowledge to provoke meaningful discussions … [Read more...] about UA System Reflects On the Passing of Sen. Pryor
UA Trustees to Meet March 12-13 at UAMS
LITTLE ROCK (March 8, 2024) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference March 12-13 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The meetings will be held in the UAMS Hospital Lobby Gallery (ground floor) at 4301 W. Markham St. in Little Rock. *Please note that the March 12 meetings will begin with an executive session at 12:30 p.m. with the videoconference of the regular session expected … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet March 12-13 at UAMS
Eichler to Chair UA Board; Ford Appointed, Other Officers and Committees Set
LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, March 5, 2024) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 24-25 regularly scheduled meeting at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Kelly Eichler will serve as chairman of the 10-member board during the upcoming year. Scott Ford, chief executive officer and co-founder of Westrock Coffee and former president and CEO of Alltel Corp., also has been appointed by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to the … [Read more...] about Eichler to Chair UA Board; Ford Appointed, Other Officers and Committees Set
Applications Invited for Student Grants from Endowment Honoring Clinton School Dean Emeritus
LITTLE ROCK (Monday, Feb. 12, 2024) — Students from across the University of Arkansas System are invited to submit applications for mini-grants awarded through an endowment honoring James L. “Skip” Rutherford III upon his retirement as dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in 2021. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to students for expenses such as technology, conference registration, interview expenses, research and evaluation, travel, test preparation, books, … [Read more...] about Applications Invited for Student Grants from Endowment Honoring Clinton School Dean Emeritus
Trustees to Meet Jan. 24-25 at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK (Jan. 22, 2024) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference Jan. 24-25 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). The meetings will be held in the Calvin R. Ledbetter Jr. Assembly Hall in the Donaghey Student Center on the UALR campus, located at 3259 S. University Ave. in Little Rock. *Please note that the Jan. 24 meetings will begin with an executive session at 12:30 p.m. with … [Read more...] about Trustees to Meet Jan. 24-25 at UA Little Rock
UA Trustees Call Dec. 15 Special Meeting
LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas has called a special meeting to be held via videoconference and in person at 11 a.m. on Dec. 15 originating at the UA System - Cammack Campus in Little Rock. The meeting is set to begin at 11 a.m. and the Board will immediately convene an executive session. The public portion of the meeting will begin streaming upon conclusion of the executive session at approximately 11:30 a.m. NOTE: Any decision … [Read more...] about UA Trustees Call Dec. 15 Special Meeting
Trustees to Meet Nov. 15-16 at UA Fort Smith
LITTLE ROCK (Nov. 13, 2023) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference Nov. 15-16 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS). The meetings will be held in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on the UAFS campus, located at 800 N. 49th St. in Fort Smith. *Please note that the Nov. 15 meetings will begin with an executive session at 12:30 p.m. with the videoconference of the … [Read more...] about Trustees to Meet Nov. 15-16 at UA Fort Smith
Trustees to Gather Oct. 12 for Informational Meeting at ASMSA
LITTLE ROCK (Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023) — Various members of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will gather for an informational discussion to be held at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) on Thursday, Oct. 12. Several informational sessions — including topics related to educational trends, academic support and intervention, scholar development, and safety and wellness — will be held. All sessions will be held in the Hugo Room of the Creativity … [Read more...] about Trustees to Gather Oct. 12 for Informational Meeting at ASMSA
Trustees to Meet Sept. 14-15 at UA Fayetteville
LITTLE ROCK (Sept. 12, 2023) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference Sept. 14-15 at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The meetings will be held in Boyer Hall of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House at 491 Razorback Rd. at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. *Please note that the Sept. 14 meetings will begin with an executive session at 12:30 p.m. with the videoconference of the regular … [Read more...] about Trustees to Meet Sept. 14-15 at UA Fayetteville
UA System Workforce Center Partners with UAMS, UAM to Offer Free Phlebotomy Training
LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, August 29, 2023) — The University of Arkansas System Workforce Response and Training Center is offering a certificate and training program in phlebotomy at no cost to students to be completed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. This career opportunity is offered through a partnership formed between UAMS and the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology - Crossett (UAM-CTC). Students will complete coursework to earn the … [Read more...] about UA System Workforce Center Partners with UAMS, UAM to Offer Free Phlebotomy Training