Two Arkansas universities began searching for new leadership this week. Both the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro are looking for someone to fill the role of chancellor for the institutions. The University of Arkansas…
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Charles Robinson has been named interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas, UA System President Donald Bobbitt announced. Robinson is provost and executive vice chancellor for academic and student affairs on the Fayetteville campus, and will assume his new role…
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University of Arkansas Forms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council to Advise Chancellor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas has formed a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council to help guide university DEI initiatives and advise Chancellor Joe Steinmetz. The 20-member council is composed of University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders…
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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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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,…