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Ideas for University's Sesquicentennial Due Nov. 8, Can Be Submitted Online
Ideas the University of Arkansas should consider for its upcoming sesquicentennial celebration should be submitted online by Friday.
Chancellor Releases Second Installment of Action Items in U of A's 2020: Focus on the Future Series
Chancellor Joe Steinmetz released his second action item, detailing how to be "flexible, adaptive, collaborative, and efficient in the creation and delivery of courses and programs."
Chancellor Releases First Installment of 2020: Focus on the Future Series
Chancellor Joe Steinmetz released the first of 10 action items focusing on the future needs of the University of Arkansas.
Snow Named Director of Technology Ventures, Takes Helm on Oct. 28
David Snow joins the University of Arkansas as director of Technology Ventures to lead licensing and patenting of new university discoveries.
Transportation Survey Indicates Big Shift Away From Driving
The number of drive-alone commuters has dropped significantly while the number of faculty, staff and students who walk, bicycle or ride transits has grown.
Campus Faculty to Discuss Proposed Changes to Drug-Free Workplace and Substance-Abuse Testing Policies
The fall 2019 meeting of the Campus Faculty will include discussion of proposed changes to policies and how the policies might interact with the 2016 Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act.
Office for Diversity and Inclusion Publishes Strategic Plan
The Office for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Arkansas has released its three-year strategic plan to advance the university's guiding priority of enhancing diversity and inclusion.
Fulbright College Names New Human Resources, Faculty Services, Diversity and Inclusion Team Members
The Human Resources, Faculty Services and Diversity and Inclusion team in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences recently named several new team members.
KUAF 91.3 Adds Science, Culture Programs to New Weekend Lineup
It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders and RadioLab are being added to science and pop culture programming for a new Saturday schedule.
Mail Deliveries on Monday, Oct. 14, Columbus Day
The U.S. Postal Service will observe Monday, Oct. 14, Columbus Day, as a postal holiday and will not be open or deliver mail. The U of A Mailing Services will be open and deliver and pickup mail.