LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, June 10, 2025) — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson announced today that he will step down from the top position at the state’s only academic health and sciences university, paving the way to return to a faculty position in cardiology. Patterson, a renowned cardiologist and health care administrator who also serves as UAMS Health Chief Executive Officer, began as chancellor June 1, 2018. He said he is facing medical and … [Read more...] about UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson to Step Down After Seven Years

LITTLE ROCK (Friday, June 6, 2025) — Corey Alderdice, executive director at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) in Hot Springs, announced today that he will step down in December after 13 years of leadership at one of the nation’s top residential high schools. During Alderdice’s tenure, the school saw unprecedented academic growth, significant investment in campus facilities, and expanded access for rural, low-income, and first-generation college pathway … [Read more...] about ASMSA Director Alderdice to Step Down in December After 13 Years

LITTLE ROCK (May 19, 2025) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference May 21-22 at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (CCCUA). The meetings will be held in the atrium of the CCCUA campus in Nashville, located at 1558 US-371. *Please note that the May 21 meetings will begin with an executive session at Noon with the videoconference of the regular session expected to begin … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet May 21-22 at UA Cossatot  

LITTLE ROCK (Friday, May 9, 2025) — Four students from University of Arkansas System campuses have earned grants from an endowment honoring James L. “Skip” Rutherford III, dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. “I am once again so impressed with the individuals selected to receive this year’s mini-grants,” Rutherford said. “It’s humbling to have this program established in my name, and I hope that these awards provide a financial boost to help these … [Read more...] about Student Grants from Endowment Honoring Clinton School Dean Emeritus Announced

LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, May 8, 2025) — Dr. Christine Holt, chancellor of University of Arkansas Community College Hope-Texarkana (UAHT), today announced that she is leaving her post for a new position after nearly four years at the helm of the institution. Holt has accepted a job as deputy chancellor at State Center Community College District, based in Fresno, California. The District includes four colleges – Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College and Madera Community … [Read more...] about UAHT Chancellor Holt Departing for New Position; Clark Named Interim Chancellor