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College Rankings Survey Open for Student Participation
University of Arkansas students can now participate in the Times Higher Education US Student Survey, used to develop annual rankings for more than 800 U.S. colleges and universities.
Full Access Digital New York Times Subscriptions Coming to U of A Students, Faculty and Staff
U of A students, faculty and staff will soon receive subscriptions for full access to The New York Times website, thanks to the Associated Student Government's Student Program Allocations Board.
Students Invited to Focus on the Future in Discussion with Chancellor Feb. 12
Chancellor Joe Steinmetz will hold an informal discussion with University of Arkansas students at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the upper Hillside Auditorium Room 206.
Chancellor Releases Eighth Installment of 2020: Focus on the Future Series
The eighth action item makes the case for developing leaders and leadership that amplifies and promotes inclusion and diversity on campus, in the region and across the state.
Transit and Parking Modifications and Reminders
Accessibility to two lots on campus — Lot 62 and Lot 46W — has been slightly modified and will affect faculty, staff and student parking at both lots.
New Campus Center to Focus on Racial and Diversity Awareness
The new Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center will pursue sustainable change in diversity and inclusion at the U of A.
University Recreation Moved Under the Division of Student Affairs; Further Supports Student Success
After an external review, consultants recommended that UREC be moved into the Division of Student Affairs to align and strengthen student success initiatives and programming.
Trial Period for Parking Meters in Lot 26
Transit and Parking is testing some new parking meters that will accept credit cards in Lot 26, which is between the Administration Building and Silas Hunt Hall.
Last Chance to Submit Ideas for University's Sesquicentennial in 2021
Ideas must be submitted by Jan. 29 to be considered by the Sesquicentennial Planning Team for the U of A's 150th celebration.
U.S. News Ranks Several U of A Online Programs in Top 50
Online graduate education programs climbed to No. 42 in the nation, while bachelor's and graduate engineering programs performed well.