State of the University Address Set for Oct. 12
Make plans to join interim Chancellor Charles F. Robinson as he delivers the annual State of the University address at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12.
The address will take place at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center and is open to the public. A livestream of the event will also be available at the U of A YouTube channel. Masks will be required for those attending in person.
The address will include a brief Q&A. While those attending in person will have the opportunity to offer questions, attendees who plan to watch the livestream can submit questions prior to the address by emailing feedback@uark.edu.
About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas' economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the top 3% of U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research News.
Contacts
Jeremy Burns, director of executive communications
University Relations
479-575-7940,
jjburns@uark.edu
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