LITTLE ROCK (March 4, 2020) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas’s new officers and committee appointments that took effect on March 1 include the reelection of John Goodson, of Texarkana, to serve another year as chairman of the 10-member board. In addition to Goodson being reelected for his second year as chairman, the trustees voted for Stephen Broughton, M.D., of Pine Bluff, to serve as vice chairman; Kelly Eichler, of Little Rock, to serve as secretary; and Morril … [Read more...] about Goodson to Chair UA Board; Other Officers and Committees Announced
UA Board to Hold Special Teleconference Meeting March 5 in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK (March 3, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a special meeting of the board via teleconference at 9:30 a.m. on March 5 originating at the University of Arkansas System — Cammack Campus in Little Rock. To ensure the safety and wellness of the UA System's 60,000-plus students, faculty and staff around the state and those studying and working abroad, key leaders from its campuses and administration will review actions that have already been taken in … [Read more...] about UA Board to Hold Special Teleconference Meeting March 5 in Little Rock
UA System President’s Medal Awarded to Former Board Chair Tommy May
(LITTLE ROCK) Jan. 30, 2020 — The University of Arkansas System President’s Medal for Service today was given to J. Thomas May, former bank president and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. and current president of its foundation, and past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. The medal is a discretionary award given by the UA System president and his cabinet to recognize individuals who have demonstrated a distinguished and sustained commitment to helping the UA … [Read more...] about UA System President’s Medal Awarded to Former Board Chair Tommy May
UA Trustees to Meet Jan. 29-30 at UAMS
LITTLE ROCK (Jan. 24, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Jan. 29-30 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The meetings will be held in the Hospital Lobby Gallery on the ground level of the UAMS Medical Center. A complete agenda book is available here and a tentative schedule for the meetings is listed below. The agenda can be found here. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:00 p.m. Chair Opens … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet Jan. 29-30 at UAMS
UA Trustees to Meet Nov. 21-22 at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK (NOV. 19, 2019) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Nov. 21-22 in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Building at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The tentative schedule is listed below and the agenda can be found here. Thursday, November 21, 2019 11:30 a.m. Chair Opens Regular Session and Immediately Convenes into Executive Session (*Bailey Alumni and Friends Center, Nelson Boardroom) *Remainder of Meetings at … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet Nov. 21-22 at UA Little Rock