Eddins Becomes Year's 12th Commissioned Army ROTC Officer at the U of A
2nd Lt. Rian Eddins being pinned by his mother, Staff Sgt. Tracey Freeman-Eddins and Father, Ronnie Eddins.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — 2nd Lt. Rian Eddins became
the 12th commissioned officer in 2014 from the University of
Arkansas’ Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program on Wednesday, July 2, in
a swearing-in ceremony in the Army ROTC building’s drill hall on the U of A
campus.
2nd Lt. Eddins is the first biological engineering graduate to be commissioned from the U of A. He was sworn in by Lt. Col. Charles A. Pudil II and was then pinned by his parents, Staff Sgt. Tracey Freeman-Eddins and Ronnie Eddins. His mother rendered him his first salute.
The cadre and staff of the “Razorback Brigade” at the University of Arkansas would like to congratulate its newest officer.
Contacts
Diane Smith, Administrative Specialist II
Army ROTC
(479) 575-4251,
dianes@uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.