LITTLE ROCK (Feb. 12, 2019) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has included University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt among a group of invited key leaders from Arkansas businesses, research universities, philanthropic organizations and state agencies to form the inaugural Arkansas Innovation Council. The Arkansas Innovation Council will meet twice a year with the Governor serving as chair of the council. Read more about Gov. Hutchinson's announcement. … [Read more...] about UA System President Bobbitt Named to Governor’s Innovation Council

LITTLE ROCK (Feb. 4, 2019) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Edward (Ed) Fryar Jr., Ph.D., of Rogers, to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas. His term begins March 1, 2019, and expires March 1, 2029. Dr. Fryar replaces Sen. David Pryor. Read more from Gov. Hutchinson's official announcement here.  … [Read more...] about Gov. Hutchinson Appoints Fryar to UA Board of Trustees

LITTLE ROCK (Feb. 1, 2019) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers for the upcoming year at its Jan. 30-31 meeting at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). During executive session of the meeting, John Goodson, of Texarkana, was elected Board chairman, taking over for Mark Waldrip, of Moro, who will serve as vice chair once the new structure takes effect March 1, 2019. Morril Harriman, of Little Rock, will remain secretary and Kelly … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees Elect New Officers

LITTLE ROCK (Jan. 25, 2019) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Jan. 30-31 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and will resume at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. They 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 below. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 (Lunch will not be … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet Jan. 30-31 at UAMS

Morrilton, AR (Jan. 7, 2019) – University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt has named Diana Arn interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM). Arn, currently the vice chancellor for academic services, will take over for Dr. Larry Davis upon his retirement, effective Jan. 31. “As UACCM prepares to embark on the search for a new chancellor, the faculty and staff at UACCM will continue their high standard of service,” Arn said. “Our … [Read more...] about Bobbitt Names UACCM Interim Chancellor