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Plant Science Grad Student Sharfadine Selected for Global Crop Loss Program
Sherif Sharfadine, a U of A graduate student, has been selected to participate in the Global Burden of Crop Loss Initiative, which focuses on the impact of pests on food production and availability.
Campus Dining Is Back
Chartwells at UARK will begin opening dining facilities until fully opening the first day of class, Aug. 24. The Union Food Court and the Brough, Fulbright and Pomfret dining halls open this week.
Bahamian Deandrae Smith Earning Doctorate in Food Science, Honored by Consulate General
Smith, a first-generation student from the Bahamas, is earning her doctorate in food science from Bumpers College this summer and was recognized by the Bahamas Consulate General.
GPSC Shifts Funds to the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry
The Graduate-Professional Student Congress donated nearly $1,000 worth of food and other needed products to the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Campus Food Pantry.
'Broken Rice' Paper by Bruce and Faculty Members in Food Science Named Editor's Pick
A paper written by doctoral student Rebecca Bruce and faculty members of the Department of Food Science has been named an "editor's pick" by the Cereals & Grains Association.
Circle to Circle
The Women's Giving Circle has provided $17,700 in support to the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry during the COVID-19 crisis.
Intro to Brewing Science Class Offered by Food Science Beginning Fall 2020
The Department of Food Science in the Bumpers College is offering a new class in the fall — Introduction to Brewing Science.
Chartwells Team is 'Here for You'
The Chartwells team released a motivational and sincere video to the University of Arkansas students, faculty and staff on Monday.
Survey Shows Regions of Elevated Food Insecurity Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Respondents from the South and mid-South reported above-average levels of food insecurity, while the Midwest and Northeast were lower.
U of A Triple Major Determined to Help at Home Delivering Meals During Crisis
Madison Huckaby, a sophomore triple major, is delivering meals to senior citizens in her hometown of Shreveport while remote learning.