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...
by John F. Thomas | Oct 13, 2023 | Announcements, Dean's Corner, Events, Prominent Voices
Campus Leaders Deliver State of the University Address The 2023 State of the University took on a different look this year, as the address included several campus leaders, who reinforced the university’s land-grant mission while providing updates on the strategic...