IFAI Executive Director Carly Griffith Hotvedt Crowned Ms. Agriculture USA
An attorney and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Griffith Hotvedt said a former contestant and friend encouraged her to enter the competition even though she had no prior pageant experience.
Poultry Science's Alrubaye Wins U of A Faculty Gold Medal & NACTA Educator Awards
This honor celebrates Adnan Alrubaye's consistent support of "students through the application process for state and national scholarships, for competitive research grants or for other forms of recognition."
Kariyat Holds Clyde H. Sites Endowed Professorship in International Crop Physiology
An associate professor of crop entomology, Rupesh Kariyat studies plant response to biotic and abiotic stressors with a goal of building resilience in crops that will benefit Arkansas growers.
One Week Left to Nominate IT Staff for University Awards
Nominate an IT staff member from across campus for their student support, research support and/or process improvement and efficiency. Submit nominations by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 23.
Thaden School Project Awarded 2025 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize
The Bentonville project is a collaborative effort between Marlon Blackwell Architects, Eskew Dumez Ripple and Andropogon Associates.
Apply Now for Executive M.B.A. Program in Walton College
Designed for experienced professionals and rising leaders, the Walton Executive M.B.A. allows students to maintain their full-time careers while advancing their business acumen. Apply by Saturday, July 19.
Biomechanics of High-Impact Sports Bras
The Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Department is collecting data on optimal sports bra design using 4D body scanning. Participants age 30-40 with a healthy BMI sought for study.
George Holmes to Retire After 36 Years at University of Arkansas
Holmes, master scientific research tech for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is retiring in July, and the campus community is invited to a reception from noon to 2 p.m. Friday.
Doctoral Student Participates in 2025 NIH Summer Course in Clinical and Translational Research
Olivia Enietan, a doctoral student in chemistry and biochemistry, will participate in the prestigious 2025 Clinical and Translational Research Summer Course organized by the National Institutes of Health.
Arkansas Research Alliance Awards Additional Funding for Essential Research
Four researchers with the U of A System were awarded bonus grants by the Arkansas Research Alliance for projects to develop innovative applications of rice, soybeans and lithium-ion batteries.
New Department Created to Support University's Data Capabilities
A merger between the Office of Strategic Analytics and Insights and the Office of Data Transformation will integrate cross-functional data experts as part of the new Department of Strategic Data and Process Innovation.
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Paper Examines Role of Seasonal Frost in Brine Formation on Mars
Frost-covered regions present the best candidates for the future habitability of Mars and further astrobiological exploration, research into brines shows.
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U of A Launches Dean Search for the School of Law
The Provost's Office has begun a search for a new dean of the School of Law to replace Dean Cynthia Nance, who will continue to serve through June 2026.
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Walton M.B.A. Unveils Accelerated One-Year Program to Meet Modern Workforce Demands
This strategic redesign addresses a growing national trend toward accelerated M.B.A. programs, with more students seeking rigorous, high-impact education that offers them a rapid return to the workforce with advanced business and leadership skills.
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Two Impactful Gift Campaigns Create New Field Opportunities for Geosciences Students
Two endowments — the McGilvery-Storm Field Experience Endowed Chair and the Endowment for Field Experiences — will allow the department to further its efforts to attract top-tier faculty and students.
