New Technology Keeps Surfaces Sterile With Silver and Electricity
The invention combines silver nanowires and a tiny electric current to create a surface that eliminates and repels bacteria and viruses.
AIMRC Award to Allow Exploration of Role of Metabolic Fibroblast Growth Factors in Obesity and Cancer
The Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center will explore the potential of a novel, artificially designed, hybrid growth factor to regulate the metabolism of fat and cancer cells.
High School Computer Programming Contest Draws 22 Teams
Teams from across Arkansas competed in the coding challenge, enhancing their skills, encouraging teamwork and building confidence in problem-solving.
Facilities Management Employees Step Up to Manage Effects of Winter Storm
Employees working in building services, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance and the heating plant braved the treacherous weather to provide on-site service to campus during February's snowstorm.
Czarnezki Takes New Role Spanning IT Services and Research Division
Ian Czarnezki is responsible for overseeing strategic partnerships among divisional research departments, as well as the distributed college and department information services teams.
New Book Explores School Choice in 11 Countries From Ireland to Ukraine
Robert Maranto led editing of a new book, School Choice in Europe, which brings together leading European research and studies exploring how education markets work in 11 countries.
Nominations Open for GPSC 2024-2025 Awards
Nominations are open for awards that recognize the dedication, achievements and contributions of graduate and professional students during the past academic year. Submit nominations by April 7.
Fayetteville Policies and Procedures: New Policy
A new policy on reporting of extra income from public agencies replaces an older policy on the same topic and updates it to more clearly define what type of income is required to be disclosed each year.
Call for Scholarly Contributions to Spring Issue of Inquiry: U of A's Undergraduate Research Journal
Contributions to Inquiry will include research articles and presentations, including posters, research blogs, art exhibitions, audio and video presentations of theater and musical performances. Submit by April 30.
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U of A Awarded $750,000 to Increase Arkansas Data Science Workforce
The award comes from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to improve coordination between two- and four-year colleges to meet industry needs.
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U of A Expands Master's Program in Supply Chain to Dallas
The U of A is bringing its top-tier, affordable graduate program to Dallas-area working professionals in a part-time format starting in fall 2025.
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Honors College to Host Classics Symposium
The Classics Symposium will explore the lasting influence of classical studies and feature reflections on its evolution from experts in the field.
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Music Faculty Member Releases 'Ozark Concerto for Guitar, Jazz Orchestra and String Quartet'
Guitarist and composer Jake Hertzog, an assistant professor of music, has released his 10th studio album: The Ozark Concerto for Guitar, Jazz Orchestra and String Quartet on Zoho Music.