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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.
Enrollment Open for Students Using Financial Aid and Scholarships to Pay for Fall 2019 Self-Paced Online Courses
U of A students who plan to use scholarships or financial aid to pay for fall 2019 self-paced online courses that begin Aug. 26 may submit enrollment requests now through Aug. 9.
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.
Global Campus Awards Scholarships to Seven Students Seeking Degrees Online
W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarships provide $2,000 each to seven graduate and undergraduate students in online degree programs.
U of A to Launch New Online L.P.N. to B.S.N. Program This Fall
Applications are open for licensed practical nurses to seek an online bachelor’s degree in nursing through the U of A. Classes start fall 2019.
May Online Graduates Climb to 357, New Online Programs to Launch in Fall
The number of May graduates from Global Campus online programs climbed in the past five years, and the trend should continue.