by John F. Thomas | Apr 8, 2024 | Events, Features, Research
Solar Eclipse: What You Need to Know On Monday, April 8, a partial eclipse of the sun will be visible on the U of A campus, and for much of the state of Arkansas, a total eclipse will occur. Approximately 1.5 million individuals are projected to journey to the state...
by John F. Thomas | Feb 24, 2024 | Features, Statewide Impact, Student Success
U of A Sets Records for Fall-to-Spring Retention of Freshman Class Fall-to-spring retention rates at the U of A have reached an all-time high, with 95% of full-time degree-seeking new freshmen that began the academic year in fall 2023 returning for the spring 2024...
by John F. Thomas | Feb 12, 2024 | Announcements, Dean's Corner, Events, Features
Fulbright College Dean Candidates to Present to Campus Three candidates for the dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences — Stephanie Ricker Schulte, Brian E. Raines and David D. Perlmutter — will hold open forums on Feb. 15, 19 and 22, respectively. Each...
by Andra Liwag and John F. Thomas | Jan 30, 2024 | Announcements, Features, National Recognition
TIME Magazine Names U of A Among U.S.’ Best Colleges for Future Leaders Part of the University of Arkansas’s land-grant mission is to provide life-changing opportunities that lead to building a better world. As a pillar of the university’s 150 Forward strategic...
by John F. Thomas | Dec 9, 2023 | Events, Features, Student Success
About 1,400 Students to ‘Walk’ During Fall Commencement The U of A will celebrate its fall graduating class with two ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 16, in Bud Walton Arena. Nearly 1,900 students will graduate this December, and approximately 1,400 students...