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

The University of Arkansas System tied for 48th among the world’s top 100 universities for the number of U.S. utility patents received in 2012. UA System universities received 34 patents for inventions by researchers, according to the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association, which compiled the list from data obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The UA System was tied in the top 100 rankings with American universities Arizona State … [Read more...] about UA System ranks 48th in number of patents received in 2012

The University of Arkansas System tied for 48th among the world’s top 100 universities for the number of U.S. utility patents received in 2012. UA System universities received 34 patents for inventions by researchers, according to the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association, which compiled the list from data obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The UA System was tied in the top 100 rankings with American universities Arizona State … [Read more...] about UA System ranks 48th in number of patents received in 2012

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Thursday afternoon and Friday, January 23 and 24, in the Hospital Lobby Gallery of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Thursday afternoon’s meetings will begin at 1:00 p.m. and Friday’s meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. The full agenda is available on the meetings page. The tentative schedule is: January 23, 2014 - Hospital Lobby Gallery 1:00 p.m. Chair Opens Regular Session 1:00 p.m. Joint Hospital Committee … [Read more...] about Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 23-24

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Thursday afternoon November 21 and Friday November 22 in the Calvin R. Ledbetter Jr. Assembly Hall of the Donaghey Student Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The committee meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon with the regular session Board meeting beginning Friday at 8:30 a.m. Click here to view the agenda. The tentative schedule is: November 21, 2013 1:30 p.m.       Joint Hospital Committee … [Read more...] about Board of Trustees to meet Nov. 21-22