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University of Arkansas system president announces he is retiring by Jan. 15
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Donald Bobbitt, the president of the University of Arkansas system, said Tuesday he is retiring after leading the state’s largest university system for nearly 13 years. Bobbitt notified the university’s Board of Trustees that he plans to retire Jan. 15, or earlier, if a successor is selected before that date. Kelly Eichler, the board’s chair, said she planned to call a meeting in the coming days to discuss a plan for a national search for Bobbitt’s replacement. Bobbitt said he was grateful to serve with the colleagues and staff throughout the UA system, which includes the flagship university in Fayetteville. “Each and every day they carry out the complex responsibilities of their position, keeping first and forefront the mission of this system to serve Arkansas and its citizens,” Bobbitt said in a statement. “It has equally been an honor to serve the many students across the UA System and help them achieve the dream of improving their lives through higher education.”
Area students graduate from UALR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Celebrates Spring Commencement. UA Little Rock gears up to celebrate its spring graduation with not one, but two ceremonies on May 13. This grand event will bring together undergraduate students from various colleges and all graduate students in a joyous commemoration of their academic achievements.
AMP Top Ten: Diane Zook, Teach the Child
Given the right environment, all children should do well and achieve in school, Arkansas educator Diane Zook said. Zook, 76, has seen education at work on all levels. She was born in Batesville and moved to Melbourne in Izard County at an early age when her father took over the local newspaper, the Melbourne Times.
Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) Celebrates 40 Years – University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Arkansas Public Administration Consortium Celebrates 40 Years of Enhancing Public Service. The Arkansas Public Administration Consortium (APAC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is commemorating a significant milestone: 40 years of dedication to enhancing the quality of public services in Arkansas. Since its inception, APAC has been committed...
Private School Participation Grows In Arkansas Voucher Program’s Second Year
More than two dozen private schools have applied as first-time participants in the second year of Arkansas’ school voucher program. Created through the 2023 LEARNS Act, the Educational Freedom Account program allows state funds to be used for allowable expenses such as private school tuition. It’s being phased in with expanding eligibility criteria each year […]
15 Jul 2024 UA Little Rock Professors Receive $50,000 grant for a centrifuge
Two University of Arkansas at Little Rock chemistry professors have received a $50,000 grant from the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). The grant will bring new equipment to the campus, significantly enhancing chemistry research and education. The professors have used the grant to acquire an ultra-speed centrifuge...
Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Ark. — Corn producers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and get hands-on training in weed control, insect and disease management, nutrient deficiency identification and more at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s inaugural Corn College on Aug. 7. The training...
AMP Top Ten: Jermall Wright, Passion for Teaching
Jermall Wright, superintendent of the Little Rock School District since 2022, is a strategic leader with a passion for teaching and education administration. Originally from Florida, Wright said he knew he wanted to go into education from the time he started teaching his first Sunday school class to kindergarteners when he was in sixth grade.
UA Little Rock’s Graduate Programs Recognized for Excellence
UA Little Rock’s Graduate Programs Recognized for Excellence. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made a significant mark on the academic landscape. Its graduate programs have received top honors from U.S. News and World Report for their excellence in public affairs. This recognition underscores the university’s commitment to providing students with exceptional opportunities that can catapult their careers to new heights.
UA Little Rock Honors Spring Graduates
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock congratulates its Spring 2024 graduates with multiple degrees. UA Little Rock awarded more than 1,030 degrees during the Spring 2024 semester. Graduates were honored May 11 at the Jack Stephens Center. Local students who graduated include:. Teanna Davis,...
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