Rich Mountain Community College became the seventh two-year college within the University of Arkansas System when a merger became official Feb. 1. Renamed the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain, it will also be known as the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain and UA-Rich Mountain. Merger talks began in April 2016 with the Rich Mountain Community College Board of Trustees approval to request joining the UA System. The University of Arkansas System Board of … [Read more...] about UA System Adds UA-Rich Mountain in Merger
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Pulaski Tech Officially Joins UA System
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Pulaski Technical College is officially a member of the University of Arkansas System effective today and has been renamed University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College, or UA – Pulaski Tech. The Higher Learning Commission, the college’s accrediting body, approved the change of governance effective today, Feb. 1. On Jan. 30, Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Act 71 of 2017 that specifies the role of technical college boards following a merger with a university or system. More … [Read more...] about Pulaski Tech Officially Joins UA System
UA Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 25-26 at UAMS
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Jan. 25-26 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Meetings will begin on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The approximated schedule is below and the agenda book can be found here. Wednesday, January 25 -- UAMS Hospital Lobby Gallery 11:00 a.m. Trustees to tour President's Home (Cammack Campus) and eat lunch 1:30 p.m.* Joint Hospital Committee Meeting 2:15 p.m.* Audit and Fiscal … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 25-26 at UAMS
UA Board of Trustees to Meet Nov. 10-11 at Fayetteville
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Nov. 10-11 in Boyer Hall of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Wednesday's meetings begin at 1 p.m. and continue Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The full schedule is below and the agenda can be found here. November 10, 2016 – UAF, Boyer Hall of Hembree Alumni House Noon Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Chair Opens Regular Session 1:00 p.m.* Audit and Fiscal … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Meet Nov. 10-11 at Fayetteville
UA Board Chair, UA System President Bobbitt Issue Statement Regarding National Anthem
The National Anthem has always been an opportunity to stand respectfully, place our hands on our hearts, and take a moment to honor the many freedoms we enjoy due to the courage, commitment and sacrifice of others. We understand and respect that those freedoms mean different things to different people. While it disappoints us to see attention being taken away from this traditional act of remembrance and gratitude, it is also important to recognize the open spirit of our campuses to engage in … [Read more...] about UA Board Chair, UA System President Bobbitt Issue Statement Regarding National Anthem