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Fulbright College Launches New Initiative for Resilient Philanthropy and Public Policy
Building on its Master of Public Administration and Nonprofit Studies, the Department of Political Science has launched a new initiative focused on resilient philanthropy and public policy.
Schreckhise Publishes Book to Answer 'How Well Does the American Political System Work?'
William Schreckhise, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science in the Fulbright College wrote a book to answer the question, "How well does the American political system work?"
Fulbright College Announces 2018 Connor Faculty Fellows
Eighteen outstanding, hard-working faculty members have been selected as the 2018 class of Connor Faculty Fellows at the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Vitalis to Lecture on Oilcraft, Origins of International Relations, April 19
Robert Vitalis, professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, will give two lectures on Thursday, April 19, on the University of Arkansas campus.
'Fake News' to Be Topic of Science Café on April 17
University of Arkansas professors Pearl Dowe, Larry Foley and Chris Goering will discuss "Fake News: How Do We Know What's What?" at the next U of A Science Café.
NWA Democratic Black Caucus Honors U of A Faculty, Staff
Parice Bowser, Rodger Hunter, Mohja Kahf and Angie Maxwell of the University of Arkansas will be honored at the organization's scholarship banquet at 7 p.m. April 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fayetteville.
Asian Studies Hosts One-Day Symposium, 'From Bactrian Camels to the Belt Road,' April 13
The Asian Studies Program will host a one-day symposium entitled "From Bactrian Camels to the Belt Road—Historical and Contemporary Ruminations on China's Westward Pivot" from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 13.
The symposium offers historical and contemporary ruminations on China's westward pivot and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Gearhart Hall, room 258.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Speak at Bud Walton Arena in Free Public Event
Associate professor Pearl Dowe will moderate the event at 7 p.m. Thursday in Bud Walton Arena. Students can sign up online for a small group question and answer event prior to the lecture.