Blessings Golf Club in Northwest Arkansas will host the third annual Blessings Collegiate Invitational, which will be presented by Tyson Foods this fall, according to tournament officials. The event, which is expected to feature 11 of the top men’s and…
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U of A Faculty Recognized with Outstanding Distinctions
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFaculty at the University of Arkansas received distinctions in 2021, as newly appointed University Professors and endowed position holders, which were effective starting with the 2021-22 academic year. “At the U of A, our distinguished faculty are among the best…
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U of A Offers Online Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas College of Business is now offering an online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, through a partnership with the university’s Global Campus. The online supply chain management program will begin this fall and registration is now open. Supply chain management…
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Two Arkansas Universities Launch Search for New Chancellor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwo 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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Bones to Receive Honorary Doctorate at UA Spring Commencement
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBobby Estell, professionally known as Bobby Bones, will receive an honorary doctorate degree during the University of Arkansas commencement ceremony on May 14 at Bud Walton Arena. Estell is a popular American radio and television personality and two-time New York…
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UA Study Finds US Insiders to China News Sold Stock Ahead of Pandemic
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA recent study of stock sales by U.S. executives with corporate ties to China indicated that corporate insiders sold stock in their companies during the earliest stages of the coronavirus outbreak in China, weeks before the virus spread to other…
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Tech Author Clive Thompson to Keynote 2022 Women in IT Conference; Registration Extended
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Walton College of Executive Education and the Department of Information Systems at the U of A Sam M. Walton College of Business are hosting the 2022 Women in IT Virtual Conference. The ‘Hack the Journey’ conference will be hosted…
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Tennis Star Venus Williams to Headline Distinguished Lecture at U of A
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAmerican tennis legend and equality advocate Venus Williams will deliver a moderated Q&A Tuesday, April 12, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. The Q&A is part of a series from University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lectures Committee, a program in the…
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Student Startups to Compete for $110k at 2022 UA Heartland Challenge
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwelve graduate startup teams from across North America will soon compete in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise. The Challenge will be hosted by the University…
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Harris to Succeed Loyd as Winthrop Institute Executive Director/CEO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Winthrop Rockefeller Institute board of directors has named Janet Harris as its executive director/CEO. Harris was chosen following a nationwide search, and will assume the role April 1, 2022. She will succeed current Executive Director/CEO Dr. Marta Loyd, who…