Kate Mamiseishvili will be named the dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, effective Feb 1. Mamiseishvili has served as the interim dean of the college for the past seven months. “I am…
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U of A Food Science Alum Giving Back to Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPreviously a student at the University of Arkansas in food science, Sergio Herrera is now an executive chef at Tyson Foods. However, he didn’t leave others behind as his success grew. A first-generation student whose parents are immigrants from El Salvador,…
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Wing Ning Li to Retire From U of A After More than 30 Years
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWing Ning Li, professor of computer science and computer engineering, will retire from the U of A on Dec. 31 after 34 years of service. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in computer science with highest distinction from the University of Iowa, Li…
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Arkansas Startup Nanomatronix Receives $1.1M Small Business Award
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNanomatronix, a local startup company that develops nanotechnology, microelectronics and biotechnology to provide solutions for the healthcare, energy and defense industries, has been awarded a $1.1 million Small Business Innovation and Research Phase II Award from the Department of Defense. This award…
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Actress, Author Jennette McCurdy to Deliver Q&A in Fayetteville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas has announced actress and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy will be delivering a moderated Q&A at the Fayetteville Town Center on Dec. 5 as part of the Distinguished Lectures Committee’s series. It is set to begin at…
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Survey Shows U of A Ranks 20th in Nation for Online Students
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAccording to Newsweek and Statistica, U of A took 20th place in the nation and earned a five-star rating in the student-focused ranking of colleges and universities that offer degree programs online. Newsweek and Statistica ranked 200 institutions this year…
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Robinson Selected as U of A’s First Black Chancellor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCharles F. Robinson, Ph.D. has been selected as the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This makes Robinson the first Black chancellor of the university. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Robinson, who has served as interim chancellor…
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Houston Nutt to Speak at Next Little Rock Touchdown Club Meeting
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer Razorback Coach Houston Nutt will be joining the Little Rock Touchdown Club this Monday, Nov. 14, for the weekly meeting. Former Coach Ken Hatfield will also be making a special guest appearance. Nutt served as a head coach in…
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Op-Ed: 12 Consecutive UA Student Body Presidents Speak: UA’s Next Great Chancellor is Already HereÂ
by Tori Bognerby Tori BognerFor the past sixteen months, the flagship institution of higher education within the state of Arkansas has been without a permanent chancellor. Each author of this opinion has served as the Student Body President of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville…
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Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Donates $1.98M to U of A
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Walton College of Business has revealed the creation of the Robert L. Shoptaw Master of Healthcare Business Analytics Program. In a show of support, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield is donating $1.98M to the founding of the program. According…