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Researchers Look to Rice for ‘Clean Label’ Ingredients
Naturally occurring polyphenols and proteins from pigmented waxy rice may help starch ingredients improve texture without any chemical modification — a change some consumers may welcome, said Ya-Jane Wang, professor of carbohydrate chemistry. Chemically modified...
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 to witness the eclipse, and many are...
Short Takes Features Doctoral Student Alyssa Carson and Her Love for Space
Alyssa Carson yearns to venture into space and explore the unknown. She’s slowly building her resume as a potential astronaut, and as a doctoral student at the U of A, she’s honing her skills in the field of astrobiology. Since her initial interest was sparked at the...
U of A’s Elliott West Wins Prestigious Bancroft Prize
U of A historian Elliott West has been named one of two winners of the 2024 Bancroft Prizes in American History and Diplomacy – known as one of the most distinguished and coveted awards in the field of American history. The annual award that honors “scope,...
Voice Students Triumph at State Competition
This spring, vocal students in the U of A's Department of Music have much to be proud of. Sixteen students traveled to Henderson State University in Arkadelphia to sing in the Arkansas Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. Singers are...
U of A Humanities Students Take Top Honors in State Competition
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – U of A students scored big in the Next Gen(eration) Humanities Conference poster competition in Little Rock earlier this month, winning first and second place along with honorable mention. Every U of A student who attended the conference received...