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Walton College Engages Students Through Summer Programs
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Sam M. Walton College of Business hosted four residential summer camps in June to introduce high school students to university life.
U of A Bachelor of Science in Public Health Degree Among First in Nation to Be Accredited
The University of Arkansas' Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree recently became one of the first in the nation to be accredited as a stand-alone baccalaureate program.
Walton Executive Education to Host Cryptocurrency Course in Little Rock
Cryptocurrencies: The World of Digital Currency will be offered on July 18 at Walton College at 2nd & Main and give a general introduction to cryptocurrencies as well as challenges to their adoption.
Become a Part of the University Housing Adopt-A-Prof Program
Participants will partner with residence hall staff to engage with students living in a residential community on an informal but intentional level. Apply by Aug. 31.
Chancellor Steinmetz Visits Pocahontas, Stresses Building Links with the U of A
The chancellor spoke to Rotary Club members, visited the local community college, two major local employers and local U of A alumni.
Two Agribusiness Master's Students Successfully Defend Theses
Simon Codjo and Glory Okpiaifo, graduate students in agricultural economics and agribusiness in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, successfully defended their theses.
Libraries and ASG Provide Test Prep Books for MCAT, GRE, More
Twenty-four new test prep books are now available in course reserves at Mullins Library thanks to a partnership with the Associated Student Government. Subjects include law, medicine, nursing and more.
Over 300 U of A Students Receive National Recognition in 2018-2019
Students earned competitive scholarships, fellowships, grants and internships through the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards.
U of A Honors College Selects 2019 Class of Honors College Fellows
The $72,000 Honors College fellowship spans four years and is awarded to top young minds, most of them from Arkansas.
U of A to Offer Online Master's Degree in Community College Leadership
Students can now apply for the online master’s degree program in community college leadership set to launch in January 2020.