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Sharine Poitier-Johnson (center) with (left to right) Janelle Olsen from the Office of Sponsored Students and Special Programs, Bahamian students Sade Janae Seymour and Mauricio Kelsey Bridgewater, and Rebecca Carpenter de Cortina, director of Sponsored Students and Special Programs.

Graduate School and International Education Hosts Bahamian Consulate General for Campus Visit

The visit comes as the U of A seeks to strengthen ties with the Caribbean nation. GSIE plans to attend a college fair in Nassau later this year, as well as a follow-up visit to the country. 

Bumpers College Names Senior Scholars, Outstanding Departmental Students

Twenty-six students from 13 different majors and concentrations were named Senior Scholars for 2024-25, and each department in U of A's Bumpers College has named its outstanding students for the year.

International Student Builds Skills for Impact in Global Public Health

Graduate student Juliet Igboanugo chose the U of A for her graduate degree thanks to its strong academic reputation, supportive faculty members and welcoming environment for international students.

Early Care and Education Projects Awarded $170,000 to Strengthen Home-Based Child Care

Home Grown's three-year investment in Arkansas will help the Family Child Care Network expand and improve child care services provided by in-home caregivers across Arkansas.

Two Italian Students Win Italian Language Foundation Scholarships

Elyse Cano is the recipient of the Claire Gaudiani Memorial Fellowship, and Lilian "Lily" Crawford received the Fred Kuwornu Fellowship.

Award-Winning ePortfolios Highlight Student Talent and Career Readiness

Students enrolled in Professional ePortfolio submitted digital portfolios showcasing their academic achievements and career readiness, as well as their personal journeys, creative strengths and professional ambitions.

Fulbright Scholars at U of A Announces 2025-26 Executive Board

The newly elected board members are President Domingo A. Feliz Carela, Vice President Maykol H. Rojas, Secretary Yanis A. Vasquez Valdes and Treasurer Claudia Ramos.

Students Still Have Time to Enroll in Summer Courses

Students can work ahead in their degree program or lighten their course load for the next semester to create opportunities for internships, study abroad or work-study programs. Online courses are also available.

Mathematical Sciences Hosts 50th Annual Spring Lecture Series

This year's topic, "Linkage, Residual Intersections and Applications," will feature a series of five talks given by Prof. Bernd Ulrich of Purdue University, as well as other talks given by invited faculty.

Animal Science Honors Alumni and Friend of the Department

The awardees — Rene Flores, Jessica Williamson, Jim Coffey and the Wedington Animal Hospital with Lindsey Woods-Erby — were recognized for contributions to the animal science industry and research.

Global Campus Lightbulb Award for Innovation Goes to the Slate Team

A 20-person team was recognized for its yearlong efforts to build and launch a new software system that consolidates registration, reporting and email marketing for non-credit courses offered in cooperation with Global Campus into one system.

Plumley Foundation Gift Creates Scholarship to Honor Officer Apple Photo Submitted

Plumley Foundation Gift Creates Scholarship to Honor Officer Apple

A $50,000 gift from the Plumley Foundation will establish the Officer Kevin D. Apple Endowed Scholarship that will be awarded to a graduate of Pea Ridge High School.

Cover of "Chooch Helped"; Andrea Rogers Book Cover and Photograph Submitted

Andrea Rogers' Children's Book 'Chooch Helped' Wins Caldecott Medal for 2025

Rogers' children's book Chooch Helped, illustrated by Rebecca Lee Kunz and published by Levine Querido, has won the 2025 Randolph Caldecott Medal for Distinguished Illustrative Excellence.

Mervin Jebaraj Photo Submitted

Quarterly Business Analysis Set for June 18

The Center for Business and Economic Research’s program closely examines the NWA economy, covering what’s happening and what’s to come.

The Office of Admissions - and the Razorbug - recently visited students and families in Fordyce. Megan Garland

U of A & STARS College Network Host College Prep Workshop at Fordyce

Staff from the Office of Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid and College Access Initiative met with students and families in the Fordyce area to discuss preparing for and applying to college.