Earlier this week, Chancellor Charles Robinson and members of the admissions team visited high schools in the Little Rock area to reach out to prospective students and highlight the opportunities the U of A offers. The group made stops at Maumelle High School, Hall-West High School of Innovation, Sylvan Hills High School and Parkview Magnet High School. 

"Getting to meet Arkansas students is one of the highlights of my job," Robinson said. "They're the future of our state, and the U of A is committed to setting them on a path to lifelong success and helping them build a bright future for Arkansas." 

During the visits, the U of A representatives spoke in assemblies and met with students, counselors, teachers and school administrators, discussing the benefits of attending the U of A and answering questions about academic programs, scholarship opportunities and campus life. 

The Razorbug makes a stop at Sylvan Hills with U of A administrators to talk about college opportunities on the Hill.

"Connecting with students, discussing their goals and meeting the educators who are so dedicated to their success is always a rewarding experience," said Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment and dean of admissions. "These young Arkansans are full of potential, and we hope to welcome a record number of them to Fayetteville next fall." 

The outreach culminated in a special dinner at the Clinton Presidential Center to honor Arkansas' National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and their families. A second dinner for semifinalists who were unable to attend the first will be hosted next week by Robinson at his residence, the Fowler House. 

"We are thrilled to have the chance to recognize Arkansas' National Merit Scholar semifinalists," said Megan Garland, associate director for Arkansas recruitment. "These students have achieved so much, and we're excited to share how the U of A can help them reach even greater heights." 

In addition to Robinson, McCray and Garland, the U of A group included Noah Pittman, associate dean of enrollment for the Honors College; Radeanna Garcia, assistant director for Arkansas recruitment; Dorothy Bell, admissions counselor for the Honors College; and John Baltz, senior associate director for communications.

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