University of Arkansas

The latest Arkansas Poll has been released, showing the state’s overwhelming support for both President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton. Now in its 22nd year, the poll, which is designed and analyzed by University of Arkansas political science…

A new scholarship at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design has been created with the aim of increasing diversity in the architecture and design professions. Marlon and Ati Blackwell, co-principals of the Fayetteville-based Marlon Blackwell Architects, have committed…

One of the most iconic sights at the University of Arkansas has been reopened following extensive renovations. Old Main’s plaza, along with the first 50 years of Senior Walk, have been under renovation due to material deterioration. The U of…

Local media members have discovered that University of Arkansas women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors is worth the airtime. As he has settled in during his three years as the head coach, he has seen his coverage soar.  Neighbors is funny…

The University of Arkansas has named a new senior associate vice chancellor for research and innovation. Starting Nov. 1, industrial engineering professor Heather Nachtmann will take on the role. In this position, Nachtmann will work alongside the incoming vice chancellor…

The University of Arkansas (U of A) announced on Tuesday that its graduation rates and one-year retention rate have reached record highs.  The six-year graduation rate is 68.5%, an increase of 2.3% from last year. The five-year rate increased from…

A University of Arkansas professor has secured a $1.25 million U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) grant to research algorithms that will enhance the speed and efficiency of software using large amounts of data. Data researcher Justin Zhan, a Department of…

A University of Arkansas research team has received a $135,000 National Science Foundation grant to study the impacts of traumatic brain injury and neurological diseases, using “organ-on-a-chip” technology. This grant is a sub-award from Fayetteville company Nanomatronix and is part…

The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame will not be selecting a new class of inductees for 2021. The Hall of Fame board has elected to pause the inductee selection due to concerns over COVID-19. According to board chair Jason LaFrance,…

A new director has been appointed to lead the Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi). Burak Eksioglu will serve as the center’s new director. In his new role, Eksioglu will be tasked with oversee the center, a consortium…