FORT SMITH - The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today approved the creation of a new online university named the University of Arkansas System eVersity and dedicated to serving adult students who are unable to access traditional higher education campuses. The board endorsed a proposal advanced by UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt and his staff to establish the eVersity and authorized the system administration to begin planning for academic governance of the institution … [Read more...] about UA Board establishes online university, authorizes planning for new institution