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Ellen Compton Fund Benefits Special Collections in University Libraries
A gift of more than $92,000 from the estate of Ellen Compton will enhance the holdings of Special Collections, with an emphasis on architectural records.
International Women's Day Event Planned for March 8
The Women's Giving Circle and Arkansas Alumni Association have teamed up to offer a celebration featuring four panelists who will share their unique experiences.
U of A Employees Urged to Complete Vaccination Survey From Chancellor
Employees who haven't already done so, are asked to check email and complete survey sent by Chancellor Joe Steinmetz as soon as possible.
Bumpers College Honors Students Receive Grants for Research Projects
Grace Clark, Daniella Duran, Amber Knoernschild, Nicholas Pohlman and Emily Spatz have been awarded between $875 and $1,000 each for their individual research projects.
Display Cases Feature Geology Specimens in Gearhart Hall
The U of A Museum installed a long-term exhibition within Gearhart Hall with four display cases that feature a wide variety of specimens donated by the Department of Geosciences. Stop by during free time.
University of Arkansas' First Commissioned Officer in the United States Space Force
Brian W. Capps, commander of U of A Detachment 030 of the Air Force ROTC and professor of aerospace studies, has been commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Space Force.
Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Students Develop 'Diversity Toolkit'
Jessica Weiss and Payne Colton, students in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, developed a "Diversity Toolbox" to promote inclusion and to foster a deeper understanding of issues like racial bias.
Libraries Offer Free, Virtual EndNote Instruction Sessions This Week
These sessions will help you properly cite sources used in research is important for avoid plagiarism, give credit to original ideas and provide the reader with additional information.
Jones to Give Webinar on Benefits Realization Management
Phil Jones, instructor of operations management, will give a webinar on Benefits Realization Management from noon to 1 p.m. CST Wednesday, March 10, via Zoom.
Women Working as Police Detectives
Not many women went undercover to snare famous criminals in the early 20th century. Isabella Goodwin, New York City's first woman police detective, did exactly that.