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Medford Hones doing research on the Buffalo National River.

Medford Hones Research Skills Through Graduate History Degree

With a passion for reading and writing, graduate student Thomas Medford found himself drawn to the History Department's accelerated master's program to explore paths that further aligned with his interests.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Honoring the Journey of Associate Dean Lona Robertson

Robertson's journey into academia wasn't scripted from the start; it was shaped by purpose, people and a deep love for helping others grow.

History Department Publishes the 2025 Issue of Ozark Historical Review

Now in its 53rd year of publication, the OHR is an academic history journal that showcases the work of the U of A's undergraduate and graduate history students.

Share Your Thoughts About Transit Wednesday

Representatives will be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 21, at the Pat Walker Health Center to hear from anyone with input for a transit improvement study currently underway.

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.

From left: Cooper Gant and Sophia Nabours, who will spend the summer as data journalism interns, part of the Dow Jones News Fund program. Photos Submitted

Journalism Students Picked for National Reporting Program

Cooper Gant and Sophia Nabours were among 81 students chosen out of more than 1,000 applicants for the program, which includes training and paid internships.

Griffiths Atungulu, left, professor and agricultural engineer, works with Samuel Olaoni, a doctoral research student in the Food Science Department, on rice processing research. U of A System Division of Agriculture

Optimizing Rice Mill Lab Analysis Can Improve Yield, Consumer Qualities

Griffiths Atungulu, a professor and agricultural engineer, published a study with members of his rice processing research team that offers information to help optimize lab methods for rice milling.

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. Photo Submitted

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. 

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.