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Owner of Academic Advantage Warns of Summer Slide Impact on Students
As summer break reaches its peak, Adam Parker, owner of Academic Advantage in Northwest Arkansas, underscores the critical issue of "summer slide" affecting students during this time. Summer slide refers to the loss of academic skills that students experience when they are out of school, particularly in subjects like reading and math.
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.”
Lassiter placed on SEC academic honor roll
Warren High School graduate, Maddox Lassiter has earned a spot on the 2023-2024 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. The First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2023-24 academic calendar. Among the 1,459 SEC student-athletes, Lassiter is one of the 74 Razorbacks. This achievement is proof of Lassiter’s determination and dedication to both academics and sports, proving that both can be done well at the same time. To be considered for this honor, the student-athlete must have a grade point average of 3.00 or above for either the preceding academic year (two semesters or three quarters) or have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above at the nominating institution.
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