ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Study: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Tuberculosis Incidence, Arkansas, United States, 2010-2021 Progress toward the elimination of tuberculosis in the United States has been stalled by significant racial and ethnic disparities often masked by state- and national-level data, say University of Michigan researchers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 88% of reported TB cases  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Allison Jackson, a December 2023 graduate of agricultural business at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, says graduating and taking her first steps into "the real world" has been an exciting and emotional experience. She is thrilled about the future and grateful for the opportunities taken and memories made at her Alma mater. Jackson graduates as the recipient of the Chancellor's Medalli  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 16 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a change in title for a member of his senior leadership team. "I have expanded the title of Ryan Owsley from Deputy Attorney General for Opinions to Deputy Attorney General for Opinions and FOIA. Adding 'FOIA' to Ryan's title best reflects the invaluable role he plays in my office. Ryan is one of t  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 16 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * After filing a lawsuit today against all seven members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement: "Today I filed a lawsuit in Pulaski County Circuit Court against the Arkansas Board of Corrections for three violations of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Two of the violations were illegal executive session  more

BENTON, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Attorney General Tim Griffin today honored law enforcement officers from across Arkansas at the 2023 Officer of the Year Awards luncheon. At the conclusion of the event, Griffin issued the following statement: "The Officer of the Year Awards honor the bravery, service and unwavering commitment to others that law enforcement officers provide Arkansans every day through their no  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Administration today alerted Attorney General Tim Griffin's office of two companies that may be in violation of Act 636, which prohibits foreign-party-controlled businesses from owning Arkansas land. "China is a hostile foreign adversary and under my administration, we will follow the law and not allow companies controlled by the Chines  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today received a report from the Natural State Initiative advisory council detailing the group's recommendations to increase access to outdoor recreation and grow Arkansas' outdoor economy. The Governor established the Natural State Initiative at the beginning of her term through Executive Order, requiring an annual written report summari  more

LOWELL, Arkansas, Dec. 8 -- Arvest Bank issued the following news release: Arvest associates recently sent nearly $12,000 worth of care packages to 114 servicemembers overseas through its annual "Operation Care Package" initiative. The initiative began in 2020 by ArVets, an Arvest associate impact group that advocates for servicemembers, veterans and military family members of associates. Each year near the holidays, associates donate money to help pay for the contents and shipping of the pack  more

LOWELL, Arkansas, Dec. 8 -- Arvest Bank issued the following news release: Arvest associates recently gathered with community leaders in east Kansas City to celebrate the grand opening of the bank's new branch on Prospect Avenue - one of few financial institutions that serve the neighboring communities. Located at 3121 Prosect Avenue, the $4.5 million state-of-the art branch replaced the bank's previous facility on the same site, which was more than 70 years old. "Arvest Bank is deeply commit  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University alumna Carla Burriss Crowder has earned election to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2024. She will be inducted during a ceremony on Friday, April 19, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Crowder appeared in 90 games at Arkansas Tech from 1978-81. Over the course of her three seasons in the green and gold, Crowder helped head coach Jim Yeag  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Seventeen fall 2023 Arkansas Tech University graduates have earned the ATU Tradition Keeper designation. They are Gregory Bishop Jr. of Pine Bluff, Kaija Blackman of Jacksonville, Emily Bolanos of Dardanelle, Kishawna Brown of Russellville, Grace Carpenter of Benton, Aimee Cioppa of Pottsville, Grace Davis of Cabot, Jackeline Delgado of Clarksville, Stephon Hall of North Little Rock, Cole Hendrix of Russellv  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University adopted a capital improvement program project list and methods of finance associated with $15.5 million in enhancements to university facilities and equipment following approval by the ATU Board of Trustees during its meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14. The full project list includes $12,068,262 in educational and general projects and $3,457,500 in auxiliary projects (student housing and a  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: Arkansas Tech University has earned a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation that will be directed to the establishment of the Arkansas Trail Management Institute. The funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program. The grant program provides for   more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University will conduct fall 2023 commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16, at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville. The 10 a.m. ceremony will feature graduates from the College of Education and Health and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Individuals graduating from the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business and Economic Development and ATU-Ozark Ca  more

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, urging the court to affirm a district court ruling granting a permanent injunction against an Arkansas law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Plaintiffs in Brandt et al. v. Griffin are suing to block Arkansas' A  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Len Cotton of Dardanelle was elected by his fellow trustees to serve as chairman of the Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees for the 2024 calendar year on Thursday, Dec. 14. Cotton was appointed to a five-year term on the ATU Board of Trustees by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in January 2020. Other Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees officers for 2024 are Bill Clary of Conway, vice chairman, and Michael Lamoureux o  more

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Dec. 14 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: Well-liked by students and faculty on Cowley College's main campus in Arkansas City, sophomore Emma Badley was recently named the school's December Student of the Month. Her parents are Jeremy and Debbie Badley of Arkansas City. Grandparents are Mike and Cheryl Townsley, Steve and Phyllis McCorgary, and Jan and Marcia Badley, all of Arkansas City. She has a brother, Joshua, 22, and a sister, Ella, 17. Badley   more

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Dec. 8 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: The Earle N. Wright Community Room was filled with the buzz of conversations and excitement for those exhibiting their creative writing portfolios and photography during the annual Life Through Word and Lens event held Thursday on Cowley College's main campus in Arkansas City. Life Through Word and Lens is a collaboration between creative writing and mass communication programs. The event exhibited portfolios of  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: An experienced historian with more than four decades of knowledge is continuing to expand his expertise by earning a master's degree in public history at UA Little Rock. Graduating this semester, Dr. Revis Edmonds Jr. states that the new knowledge he's gained in public history will be an advantage in his career in the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, where he serves as department researc  more

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Dec. 13 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: Cowley College president Dr. Michell Schoon provided the Board of Trustees with a recap of recent happenings at the College during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Trustees Monday in the McAtee Dining Center. Dr. Schoon also gave a gift to outgoing Trustees David Stanley, Dr. Steve Abrams, and Glennis Zimmerman, as this was the final Board meeting for the trio. Also, during Monday's meeting, Dr. Schoon pr  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, Dec. 16 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: The renovation of Hendrix College's historic Martin Hall, planned by WER Architects and completed in 2022, has garnered honors at both the state and national levels. Preserve Arkansas has announced it will honor WER Architects, Nabholz Construction, and Hendrix College with an Excellence in Preservation through Rehabilitation Award for their collaboration on restoring Martin Hall, the oldest dormitory on the Hendr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit to uphold a lower court ruling against an Arkansas law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth. In their brief (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/News-Room/Current-News/Brandt%20Amicus%20FILING%20VERSION.pdf?language_id=1), Raoul and the coali  more

HARRISON, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- North Arkansas College issued the following news: North Arkansas College, the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, and a host of faculty, staff and community members celebrated the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Lair~Turner School of Business located on the second floor of the John Paul Hammerschmidt building Tuesday afternoon. Last year the businessmen generously donated $1 million to establish the Lair~Turner School of Business at North Ark  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 16 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The Mena Regional Health System, in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Milk Bank, has opened a milk depot in its health center in Mena, Arkansas. The Mena Milk Depot is a designated space for women to donate milk, which will be sent to the UAMS Milk Bank for screening, pasteurization and nutritional analysis. After processing, milk will be   more

HARRISON, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- North Arkansas College issued the following news: Individuals wishing to register for classes at North Arkansas College during the 2024 spring and summer semesters can now make appointments to schedule classes. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible as classes fill up quickly. Classes begin on Monday, January 8, 2024. Registration remains open until Friday, January 12 at 4 p.m. Registration will take place at both the front desk of North campus a  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release: Ciani Ellison, M.D., a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of pediatric cancers has joined the Radiation Oncology Center at the Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. She is one of only two pediatric radiation oncologists in Arkansas, both at UAMS. Ellison also treats adult patients with gynecologic cancers, soft tis  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A new paper published in Nature Communications by a team of physicists at the U of A charted the discovery of new quantum phases in low-dimensional systems. The paper, "Quantum criticality at cryogenic melting of polar bubble lattices," was authored by Wei Luo, a postdoctoral researcher; research associate Alireza Akbarzadeh; and research assistant professors Yousra Nahas and Sergei Prokhorenko. N  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The U of A Rome Center is hosting WoArch 2024, a symposium in collaboration with the School of Architecture + Planning at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The symposium, titled "Women as Builders, Designers, and Critics of the Built Environment Before 1800," is supported by the Women in Architecture Affiliate Group of the Society of Architectural Historians. The symposium will be hosted Jan  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: University of the Ozarks has received a $966,099 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., to help establish the Thriving Rural Congregations Program to support rural Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations within the Presbytery of Arkansas. The program is being funded through Lilly Endowment's Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage the flourishing of congregations by helping   more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 16 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: University of the Ozarks has received an "A" rating in the latest Forbes College Financial Grades ranking. The annual rankings assess the operational viability and balance sheet strength of more than 900 private colleges across the United States. To build the college financial grades list, Forbes pulled the latest available financial data from the National Center for Education Statistics, which covers th  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate has made it her life mission to help families send their kids to college. Maria "Mayca" Alvarez is graduating this semester with a bachelor's degree in world languages with a concentration in Spanish and a passion for helping students prepare and succeed in college. "Graduating feels like reaching the summit of a challenging mountain climb," Alvarez said. "W  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A graduating University of Arkansas at Little Rock student is starting the next chapter of his life on a high note as he is graduating with a great position for the company he's been interning with for the past year. Senior Adam Perry, a native of Bryant, is graduating this semester with a bachelor's degree in computer science and a minor in mathematics. "I feel amazing!" Perry remarked. "I had some high s  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Cedrea Chestnut, a senior from North Little Rock, will be graduating this fall with a bachelor's degree in elementary education K-6. Chestnut started off her college career majoring in psychology, but wasn't convinced it was the right path for her. Reflecting on her childhood, she realized that it had always been her dream to become a teacher. "When I was little, I used to set up all my teddy bears like th  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock held its first ever topping out ceremony to honor graduating students from the Department of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering. The event was held Dec. 5 at the Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas Building in North Little Rock. The event sponsors include the Arkansas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Lexicon  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A graduating UA Little Rock student who has been battling homelessness for the past eight years has overcome incredible odds to earn her college degree. La'Shundra Ha'Mashiach will graduate Dec. 16 with an Associate of Science in Law Enforcement degree with plans to use her education to help others. "I applied here not even knowing that an apartment would be available," Ha'Mashiach said. "It didn't matter   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate its fall 2023 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 16. More than 850 students are eligible to graduate from the summer and fall 2023 semesters. The commencement ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Jack Stephens Center. Doors will open at 7:45 a.m. to the public, and graduates should arrive at Fisher Court by 8:30 a.m. The ceremony will feature undergradua  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), which is the only hospital in the state performing adult liver and kidney transplants, now offers pancreas transplants. Raj Patel, M.D., surgical director of pancreas transplantation at UAMS, successfully completed the first combined kidney-pancreas transplant in Arkansas on Sept. 1. The 27-year-old patient was an   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas's School of Medical Sciences issued the following news release: A research team from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will develop and test new approaches to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screening and treatment among incarcerated individuals who are eligible for opioid use disorder (OUD) services. The study, "Developing and Testing Innovative Care Pathways for Screening and Treatment of OUD/PTS  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Dec. 12 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: Jeremiah Salinger, a doctoral student in aquaculture/fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, became the university's first Ph.D. student to graduate with an emphasis in fisheries on December 9. Salinger enrolled in the program in the spring of 2017, according to Dr. Lin Xie, acting chair of aquaculture/fisheries and the graduate coordinator. "Jeremiah was the first student specia  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: On Graduation Day at UA Little Rock, Ian Sutphin will stand out as the guy on crutches who is hobbling across the stage to get his diploma. Having previously encountered serious health issues that disrupted his college experience, Sutphin was not about to let something like a torn ligament in his leg prevent him from attending his commencement ceremony on Dec. 16, where he will earn a bachelor's degree in p  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Weather. Markets. Global events. Farmers still have to produce the world's food amid a world of uncontrollable factors. "Any farmer will tell you that farming is a lot like gambling," said Andrew Anderson, assistant professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness for the U of A System Division of Agriculture. "To be able to have policies that are created understanding that risky environment i  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Sathi Rahman Gulledge, a senior at UA Little Rock, will be graduating Cum Laude this fall with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Gulledge transferred to UA Little Rock amidst the pandemic and found herself in a challenging position as she navigated the uncertainty. She cites her professors Sean Orme, Thomas Wallace, Dr. Noelle Butski, and Dr. Seunghyun Kim as "beacons of guidance." "Their unwavering suppo  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Elisabeth Long has a lot to celebrate this year. At just 19, this first-generation college student from the small town of Black Springs has become the first person in her family to graduate from college. Long is graduating from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor's degree in political science, a minor in history, a 4.0 GPA, and a goal to become a lawyer. At the Dec. 16 commencement ce  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Are you in a department that has a strong faculty mentoring program? If so, submit your proposal for the Inaugural 2024 Provost Award for Departmental Excellence in Faculty Mentoring. The winning department will receive $8,000 and a university plaque recognizing their achievement. The award will be given to the department or academic unit on campus that best displays excellence in onboarding, mentoring an  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: A report on the state of Spanish and world language education in Arkansas was released Dec. 14, 2023, by a team of faculty from the World Language, Literatures and Cultures Department as part of the Chancellor's Grant for the Humanities and Performing Arts. The report, Arkansas Participation in a 500-Million-Person Community: Building Capacity for Spanish Teaching Statewide, was led by Professors L  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Jian Zhang, assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering, has received an National Institutes of Health Trailblazer R21 Award to study the critical role cellular contractility plays in both development and disease. This $580,000 award from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering will provide three years of independent research funding in suppor  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The College of Education and Health Professions' annual magazine, Leading with Care, is now available. The fourth edition of this year-in-review, published in print and online, is divided into three sections based on the college's WE CARE strategic plan priorities: Impactful Research, Service to Arkansas and Caring Culture. Take a trip with the college on its inaugural WE CARE-A-VAN tour across A  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news on Dec. 15, 2023: We invite all members of the university community to nominate staff employees for the Employee of the 2nd Quarter: October, November and December. If you know a colleague who consistently goes above and beyond, demonstrates exceptional teamwork and/or embodies the U of A's core values, please nominate them using the form found here (https://staffsenate.uark.edu/celebrating/employees_quarter  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: It's easier and cheaper than you may think to eat healthy, get exercise and de-stress. It just requires a little inspirational education and maybe a little chair yoga after your taco bowl. In the coming year, toolkits that provide education on nutrition and physical activity will make their way out to Arkansans through the Cooperative Extension Service as part of a U of A System Division of Agricu  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business issued the following news: By Lori McLemore A panel of three distinguished economists will address the regional, national and international outlook for the coming year at the 30th annual Business Forecast luncheon, hosted by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at t  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Consider taking a Portuguese class next spring! Portuguese is spoken by more than 250 million people worldwide, is an official language in nine countries, and is spoken officially across five continents. According to UNESCO, Portuguese is the fastest-growing European language (after English) and has the highest potential for growth as an international language in both southern Africa and South America. He  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The Graduate and Professional Student Congress invites graduate and professional students to sign up for a chance to attend the 28th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Recommitment Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center hosted by the Northwest Arkansas MLK Council. Interested graduate or professional students should sign up by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 5 on HogSync. A li  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Senior Meredith Dauria has been selected as the Student Leader of the Month for December 2023. Originally from Plano, Texas, Dauria came to the U of A to study nursing with a minor in substance abuse disorders. She is currently the president of Razorback Recovery and volunteers with Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction to hand out lifesaving supplies and train people on how to use them. She also volunteers at   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Jessica Morales has joined the U of A as associate dean for collections and open initiatives for the University Libraries. In this role, she leads the libraries' efforts in collection development, acquisitions and metadata, and serves as head of the Digital Services, Scholarly Communications, Data Services, Open Education and Preservation units. She began her duties Dec. 1. "Jessica's extensive experience  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Jessica Morales has joined the U of A as associate dean for collections and open initiatives for the University Libraries. In this role, she leads the libraries' efforts in collection development, acquisitions and metadata, and serves as head of the Digital Services, Scholarly Communications, Data Services, Open Education and Preservation units. She began her duties Dec. 1. "Jessica's extensive experience  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The Pryor Center Presents lecture series ends the 2023 fall season with a holiday-themed edition of "Arkansas News History: Exploring the KATV Collection" with Randy Dixon and Kyle Kellams, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Since 2018, Dixon has been a weekly guest on Ozarks at Large hosted b  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: This is a reminder that all faculty and staff are required to complete the annual 2023-2024 cybersecurity training in Blackboard. This six-part training should take approximately 45 minutes and must be completed by Dec. 22. To access the training, log into Blackboard and find the training listed under Courses. If you are having trouble accessing the training, please contact the IT Help Desk for assistance  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Digital Humanities Meet-Up held its final meeting of the semester at the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio (JBHT 207) on "AI in the Classroom." This meet-up was the third session of an interdisciplinary three-part series on AI. The other two meet-ups, "AI and Society" and "AI and Storytelling," were held earlier this semester. A recording of "AI in Society" is availabl  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 15 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: Four new members have been elected to join the University of the Ozarks' Board of Trustees, effective Jan 1, 2024. The new members were unanimously approved by the board to serve three-year terms during the board's annual fall meeting in October. The newest members of the board include (pictured, clockwise from top left), David Porter of Little Rock, Ark.; Dr. Naneida Lazarte-Alcala of Edmond, Okla.; Sha  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 14 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: When Robert Wofford, professor of economics and business, thinks back on his 41-year teaching career at University of the Ozarks, it's his students that come to mind first and foremost. "Knowing that I played a small role in their career success or in their life makes me happy," said Wofford, who is retiring from Ozarks this month. "The interaction with students is something I've always enjoyed and that's  more