About 130 students in grades six, seven and eight, as well as personnel from McDonald County, Missouri, schools attended the University Access Talent Search's U of A Campus Day 2024 on May 15.

Students saw hands-on, interactive presentations by faculty from the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences representing the following departments: Horticulture, Poultry Science, Food Science and the School of Human Environmental Sciences. Students arrived on campus in the morning for a general welcome and introduction to the college, rotated through each of the four different presentations, ate lunch on campus and ended their day with fun and prizes.

Showcasing the U of A, prospective students got the chance to explore different majors and job opportunities within those disciplines as well as future opportunities that await them as students at the U of A.  

About Talent Search. Talent Search is an early intervention program serving students in grades six through 12 promoting college access, retention and graduation. Located within the Division of Student Affairs, University Access Talent Search is one of three Talent Search programs on the University of Arkansas campus under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Education's Federal TRIO programs.  

About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports the whole student by cultivating transformative experiences and environments that promote student well-being, sense of community, and success. We prioritize student access, well-being, and belonging, post-graduation success, and building a strong organizational culture.