LITTLE ROCK – University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt has named State Senator Johnny Key associate vice president for university relations for the UA System. Key will assist Melissa Rust, vice president for university relations, in the coordination of the government relations efforts of the 18 campuses, units and divisions of the UA System. Key’s start date in the position will follow the conclusion of his service in the Arkansas State Senate. Key, who was recently a finalist … [Read more...] about Key named UA System associate vice president for university relations

This post was originally published at www.newswire.uark.edu. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Donald R. Bobbitt, president of the University of Arkansas System, was among those honored on April 23 at the University of Arkansas’ second annual Inventors’ Appreciation Banquet. The event, held at the Inn at Carnall Hall and hosted by Technology Ventures — the Fayetteville campus technology licensing office — saluted the accomplishments of Bobbitt and two other inventors who have been issued patents during … [Read more...] about Bobbitt Honored at Inventors’ Appreciation Banquet

FORT SMITH - The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today approved the creation of a new online university named the University of Arkansas System eVersity and dedicated to serving adult students who are unable to access traditional higher education campuses. The board endorsed a proposal advanced by UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt and his staff to establish the eVersity and authorized the system administration to begin planning for academic governance of the institution … [Read more...] about UA Board establishes online university, authorizes planning for new institution

LITTLE ROCK - The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Thursday’s meetings will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Friday’s meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. Click here to view the board agenda. The tentative schedule is: March 20, 2014 – Reynolds Room, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center 10:00 a.m. Regular Session 10:10 a.m.* Distance Education … [Read more...] about Board of Trustees to Meet at UAFS

Governor Mike Beebe today named Morril Harriman of Little Rock to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. "Morril has been my best friend and most trusted ally throughout my political career," Beebe said. "It comes as no surprise that he wants to continue his public service, and I am confident that the U of A Board will benefit from his experience and wisdom." Harriman, 63, has served as Governor Beebe's Chief of Staff since Beebe took office in 2007. Prior to that, Harriman served … [Read more...] about Governor Names Harriman to UA Board