LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, October 15, 2026) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas has called a special meeting to be held via videoconference and in person at 3 p.m. today (Oct. 15), originating at the UA System - Cammack Campus in Little Rock. A public zoom registration link can be found here. Members of the media and the general public can attend the 3 p.m. special meeting in person at 2404 N. University Ave., Little Rock, 72207 or register for a link to stream the regular … [Read more...] about UA Trustees Call Special Meeting Today (Oct.15) at 3 p.m.
UA System President Reaffirms Commitment to Public Higher Education in Open Letter
LITTLE ROCK — University of Arkansas System President Jay B. Silveria has issued an open letter reaffirming the UA System’s commitment to academic excellence, affordability, free expression, intellectual diversity, and responsible stewardship in response to a national call to action from U.S. Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon. In the letter, Silveria outlines how the UA System, which serves students through 22 campuses, divisions, and units across the state, is advancing its mission … [Read more...] about UA System President Reaffirms Commitment to Public Higher Education in Open Letter
Former UA System President Dr. Alan Sugg Passes Peacefully
LITTLE ROCK (Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026) — Former University of Arkansas System President B. Alan Sugg, Ph.D., passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by his family in Houston, Texas. Sugg served as president of the UA System from 1990 to 2011 - the longest tenure served in university history. His presidency was defined by growth and expansion, going from roughly 30,000 students on five campuses in 1990 to more than 70,000 students and 18,000 employees among 17 campuses, divisions, and … [Read more...] about Former UA System President Dr. Alan Sugg Passes Peacefully
UA Trustees Call Special Meeting Today (Oct. 1) at 4 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, October 1, 2026) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas has called a special meeting to be held via videoconference and in person at 4 p.m. today (Oct. 1), originating at the UA System - Cammack Campus in Little Rock. A public zoom registration link can be found here. Members of the media and the general public can attend the 4 p.m. special meeting in person at 2404 N. University Ave., Little Rock, 72207 or register for a link to stream the regular … [Read more...] about UA Trustees Call Special Meeting Today (Oct. 1) at 4 p.m.
UA Board Passes Resolution to Review Razorback Athletics, Improve Football Resources
FAYETTEVILLE - The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today passed a resolution directing UA System President Jay B. Silveria to lead a review of the state of competitiveness of Razorback Athletics, including steps to improve the resources available to the football program. Proposed by Trustee Ashley Caldwell and seconded by Trustee Steve Cox, the resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board. “Like all passionate Razorback fans, the Board of Trustees is united in the goal to … [Read more...] about UA Board Passes Resolution to Review Razorback Athletics, Improve Football Resources