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LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022) — A national search by a committee formed to find the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) has announced schedules for three finalists that will visit campus and hold public forums Oct. 17-24. The three finalists, who were announced earlier this month, will each take part in a forum that will be open to the public both on campus and livestreamed via Zoom. Each candidate will also spend a day meeting with various … [Read more...] about UA-Pulaski Tech Chancellor Finalists Set Campus Visit Dates, Public Forum Times

LITTLE ROCK (Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022) — Three finalists in the search to be the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) have been announced and will visit campus and hold public forums later this month at the system’s largest two-year college. The finalists (in alphabetical order) include: Summer DeProw, Ph.D., Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, UA-Pulaski Technical College Wade Derden, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic … [Read more...] about Three Finalists Selected in National Search for Next UA-Pulaski Tech Chancellor

LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 originating at the University of Arkansas System — Cammack Campus in Little Rock. While the Board is expected to immediately go into executive session, members of media and the public can view the public opening portion of the meeting at the UA System — Cammack Campus at 2404 N. University Ave. in Little Rock.   … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Hold Special Meeting Sept. 30

Statement from UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt on the passing of Dr. Mary Ann Greenwood:  “A true pioneer for women in business in Arkansas and across our region, Dr. Mary Ann Greenwood set an example for leadership, integrity and service that leaves a lasting legacy on Northwest Arkansas and the entire state,” said Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, president of the University of Arkansas System. “Mary Ann’s impact will long be felt in the University of Arkansas System through her generous … [Read more...] about President Bobbitt Statement On the Life and Legacy of Dr. Mary Ann Greenwood

Various members of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will be gathering Sept. 13, 15, 17 and 20 in person and/or via Zoom at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for interviews with four visiting candidates vying to become the next chancellor at the U of A. The Board will immediately go in to executive session during their visits with candidates. More Information: Four Finalists Announced for Next Chancellor at the U of A U of A Chancellor Search Website  The … [Read more...] about Trustees to Meet with Four U of A Chancellor Finalists This Week

LITTLE ROCK (Sept. 6, 2022) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference Sept. 8-9 originating at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The meetings will be held at Boyer Hall of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House on the U of A campus. *Please note that Thursday’s meetings will begin with an executive session at 12:30 p.m., with the videoconference of the regular session expected to begin streaming … [Read more...] about Trustees to Meet Sept. 8-9 at UA, Fayetteville

LITTLE ROCK (Friday, Sept. 2, 2022) — University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt, Ph.D., today announced four finalists in the national search for the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Selected with the help of a search committee chaired by U of A engineering Dean Kim Needy, Ph.D., the finalists will each visit campus for two days of meetings with students, faculty, staff and university stakeholders. As part of their visit, each candidate will … [Read more...] about Four Finalists Selected to Visit Campus in National Search for Next U of A Chancellor

University of Arkansas System Chief Information Security Officer Eric Wall has been named to the Forge Institute Advisory Board, adding to a membership already composed of many of the nation's most impactful leaders in cyber and data security. “I believe that Forge Institute's work is helping to make Arkansas a rally point for all things cyber,” said Wall,  who has extensive IT experience in healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, technology and higher education. Wall believes that training … [Read more...] about UA System CISO Wall Named to Cybersecurity Board

In keeping with ongoing efforts to update Board of Trustees and University of Arkansas System policies to align them with current law and practice, the UA System Office today released draft Board Policy amendments that will be considered at the September 8-9 regular Board of Trustees meeting at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The linked versions below are red lined to show proposed changes. Feedback on the proposed changes from members of the campus communities across the system can … [Read more...] about UA System Announces Proposed Policy Amendments for September Board Meeting

LITTLE ROCK (Aug. 1, 2022) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will gather Aug. 2-3 at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute atop Petit Jean Mountain in Morrilton for its annual retreat. In addition to the retreat, a special meeting has been called for 9 a.m. on Aug. 3 to consider approval of a timely proposed item from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to move forward with the planned razing of its Education Building. The UA Little Rock proposal is the only item on the … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Retreat Aug. 2-3 at Rockefeller Institute