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Scholarship Deadline Is Feb. 15 for Students in Online Degree Programs
Students studying in online degree programs at the U of A must apply by Feb. 15 to be considered for the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship to be awarded in fall 2020.
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.
Enrollment Open for Students Using Financial Aid and Scholarships for Self-Paced Online Courses
U of A students who plan to use scholarships or financial aid funding to pay for spring 2020 self-paced online courses that begin Jan. 13 may submit enrollment requests now through Dec. 13.
Lesa Moyer Named Global Campus Employee of the Quarter
Lesa Moyer has been named employee of the first quarter by the University of Arkansas Global Campus.
Enrollment Open for Self-Paced Online Courses Final Fall Session
The U of A Global Campus is accepting enrollment in Self-Paced Online courses for the final fall session, which begins Dec. 6, and ends March 3, 2020. Deadline to enroll is Nov. 22.
Music Launches Online Songwriting Class with Multi-Platinum Songwriter Kenny Lamb
A new online course, Contemporary Commercial Songwriting, will be taught during this fall eight-week session by Jake Hertzog and co-authored by songwriter Kenny Lamb.
Nurses Say Flexibility of New U of A Online Program Is Pivotal to Earning a Bachelor's Degree
Nearly 50 students — licensed practical nurses — from across Arkansas and beyond enrolled in the inaugural class to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing through online instruction.
Ann Gallaher Named Global Campus Employee of the Year
Ann Gallaher, the assistant to the vice provost for distance education, has been named employee of the year by the University of Arkansas Global Campus.
Drone Class Offered for Fall Semester
The course will meet in-person, or via video for online students, in three sessions — Aug. 26, Sep. 9 and Sep. 23 — and there will be a final practice exam using a drone.
Murphy Selected as Vice Provost for Distance Education
Cheryl Murphy, formerly chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, will assume her new role Oct. 1.