A University of Arkansas professor and biomedical engineering researcher has received a $100,000 grant to develop a new drug delivery method designed to improve treatments for spinal cord injuries. Young Hye Song, a biomedical engineering assistant professor, was awarded the…
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The Admiral Steps Down: Johnson Retiring from U of A in 2021
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUniversity 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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Hall Named Associate Dean for Research for College of Engineering at U of A
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas has named a new associate dean for research in its College of Engineering. Kevin Hall, a professor of civil engineering, will be taking on the role. In this capacity, Hall will head up the College of…
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U of A Professor Lands Grant to Study Soybean Defense Response to Soilborne Pathogens
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA University of Arkansas entomology professor has secured a $449,936 grant to explore methods of increasing the defense response of soybeans to nematodes and other pathogens. Fiona Goggin, a professor of entomology with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the…
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Roberts Gives $1 Million to Endow Health Care and Wellness Design Chair at Fay Jones School
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design has received a $1 million planned gift to create an endowed chair for the college’s proposed Master of Design Studies concentration in health care and wellness. Fort Smith native Greg Roberts has…
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With Launch Lab, McMillon Innovation Studio Offers Student Entrepreneurs Increased Resources
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe McMillon Innovation Studio at the University of Arkansas is launching a new program for students. Through Launch Lab, students will have the opportunity to bring their business ideas to fruition with access to resources, mentors and workshops. Located off…
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Wish Takes Reins as New Arkansas Coding Academy Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAlison Wish has been named as the new director for the Arkansas Coding Academy. In this role, Wright will head up the academy’s administration and operations. In addition, she is charged with expanding its training curriculum in response to workforce…
The new civil engineering research center at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park in Fayetteville will be named in honor of Grady Harvell. The Grady E. Harvell Civil Engineering Research and Education Center will feature a “high-bay structural testing facility”…
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McIntosh Family Gifts $150K to Fay Jones School for Diversity and Equity Initiatives
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new $150,000 gift has been earmarked for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the University of Arkansas’ Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. U of A alumni Lanny and Becki McInoth have made the planned gift to the…
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Tom and Jill King Make $1.95 Million Donation to Fay Jones School, Fulbright College at U of A
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTom and Jill King have awarded $1.95 million to the University of Arkansas for its Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design and for the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The donation amount was spread across two gifts that…