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Doctoral Student Receives PEO International Peace Scholarship
Paramita Choudhury, a second-year doctoral student in biological anthropology, has received the P.E.O International Peace Scholarship.
Bahamian Deandrae Smith Earning Doctorate in Food Science, Honored by Consulate General
Smith, a first-generation student from the Bahamas, is earning her doctorate in food science from Bumpers College this summer and was recognized by the Bahamas Consulate General.
Freeman Recognized for Service to International Education
Michael Freeman, director of international students and scholars at the University of Arkansas, was awarded the 2020 Arkansas NAFSA State Award on July 24.
During First Forum, Deans Answer Questions About Safe Return to Campus
The provost and three deans talked for more than an hour Wednesday with faculty, staff and students about the plans and policies being crafted for the fall.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers New to U of A Can Connect
Peace Corps volunteeers who have returned from abroad can connect with others in the area. Find out more.
Hunt, Gahagans, Anderson Receive Collis R. Geren Awards
Valerie Hunt, Shelly Gahagans and Karl Anderson were awarded this year's Collis R. Geren Awards for Excellence in Graduate Education in their roles as faculty and staff.
Pilot Program Offers Virtual International Internships for Summer Students
This exploratory program allows students to put travel concerns aside to develop meaningful international connections with companies, NGOs, health and education organizations.
iFriend Participants Celebrate End of Semester
Participants in the University of Arkansas iFriend program celebrated the end of the spring 2020 semester with an "iFriend Finale" virtual celebration.
Peace Corps Prep Conducts Virtual Ceremony for Program Graduates
Sarah Lowe, Juliene Chang, Sharida Holloway, and Esther Heckmann completed all the program requirements and earned their certificates for spring 2020.
Rome Center Partnering With Fulbright College to Deliver Summer Courses
Two courses — From Rome With Love and Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies — will be offered in the first and second 5-week sessions, respectively