University of Arkansas associate vice chancellor for facilities Mike Johnson will be retiring in 2021 after 17 years at the university. Johnson is set to retire on March 15, 2021. Scott Turley will be taking over as the interim associate…
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Leeds Stepping Down as U of A’s Economic Development Head
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe University of Arkansas’ economic development head is stepping down from her post, effective Wednesday, July 1. Stacy Leeds, the vice chancellor for economic development, is resigning her role to focus on writing projects, according to a university release. Leeds…
The University of Arkansas (U of A) announced a plan for returning to campus throughout the summer and fall. Phase one of the university’s approach will begin on June 15. This plan includes important changes such as a cancelled fall…
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U of A Provost Leaving for Similar Role in North Carolina, Interim Named to Post
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA University of Arkansas provost and the executive vice chancellor is leaving Fayetteville to take a similar role in North Carolina. Jim Coleman will be stepping down at the end of the current fiscal year to assume the role of…
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U of A Gives $1.3 Million for New Technology Development
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA University of Arkansas fund has provided more than $1.3 million in grants to develop new technologies. The Chancellor’s Commercialization Fund, established in March 2019, has awarded 33 grants since its inception to Arkansas researchers who are developing “real-word applications,…
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Seven U of A Students Receive National Science Foundation Fellowships
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSeven University of Arkansas students have received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. The students include five graduate students and two undergraduates. First awarded in 1952, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships are designed to recognize students in the fields…
The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville announced on April 2 that students will be given the option to have their letter grade changed to credit/no credit for the spring semester. Chancellor Joe Steinmetz wrote a letter to the university that,…
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UA State of the University Addressed Set for Oct. 1
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAn update on the University of Arkansas’ strategic plans is coming soon. UA Chancellor Joe Steinmetz is scheduled to deliver a State of the University address on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center in Fayetteville. He is…
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Officials Detail University of Arkansas’ Economic Impact on State
by Matthew Kingby Matthew Kingby Matthew King The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce held a joint news conference with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and University of Arkansas officials Wednesday morning to present a new report on the University of Arkansas’ economic impact on…
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University of Arkansas Receives Top Research Classification
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas has once again received the classification of “Research 1” — Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity — from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The foundation released its 2018 update to the classifications this…