FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences was recognized this summer by the Association for Communication Excellence for its production of recruiting cards on the college's 14 majors.

The cards received ACE's Silver Award in the Graphic Design 2/Advertisement category.

The cards provide specifics on what students will do while enrolled in each major while also providing information on potential career opportunities after graduation. The cards are targeted toward potential students, their family members, and high school counselors and teachers.

The cards were created by Bumpers College's communications team. ACE recognizes gold, silver and bronze awards in its national contests.

Comments included "These cards are a fun alternative to the generic one page paper handout that many colleges use. The front with the photo and name of the major draws the student in, while the back does a great job of giving more detail. The colors look great together and the text is easy to read. … I especially like that you included recommendations of what they can do when they graduate with the degree."

The cards are used by Coordinator of Undergraduate Recruitment Dausen Duncan during visits to schools and career fairs, during on-campus visits with prospective students and family members, and by each respective department.

ACE is an international association of communicators, educators and information technologists who focus on communicating research-based information. The organization offers professional development and networking for individuals who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences.

About the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences: Bumpers College provides life-changing opportunities to position and prepare graduates who will be leaders in the businesses associated with foods, family, the environment, agriculture, sustainability and human quality of life; and who will be first-choice candidates of employers looking for leaders, innovators, policy makers and entrepreneurs. The college is named for Dale Bumpers, former Arkansas governor and longtime U.S. senator who made the state prominent in national and international agriculture. For more information about Bumpers College, visit our website, and follow us on Twitter at @BumpersCollege and Instagram at BumpersCollege.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 3 percent of colleges and universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.