University of Arkansas System

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

LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026) — The national search to find the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock officially launches this week with the release of the leadership position profile and search website. The UA Little Rock Chancellor Leadership Profile identifies key attributes desired in the next chancellor, including strong leadership, strategic growth experience, financial acumen and superb communication skills to “effectively promote the value of a vibrant, … [Read more...] about UA Little Rock Chancellor Search Officially Underway

LITTLE ROCK (Sept. 14, 2026) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference Sept. 17-18 at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The meetings will be held at Waldrip Hall of the UA System Division of Agriculture (UADA) Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, 1371 W. Altheimer Dr., in Fayetteville. *Please note that the Sept. 17 meetings will begin at noon and will break for an executive … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Meet Sept. 17-18 at UA, Fayetteville

Linked below are drafts of five revised Board Policies that will be presented for consideration at the September 18, 2026, regular Board of Trustees meeting. These drafts are released in accordance with UA System Policy 220.1, which requires proposed Board Policy amendments to be shared with the Board and the Chancellors and chief executives of the campus, divisions, and units at least 30 days before the Board meeting at which the policies will be considered. Questions or feeback regarding these … [Read more...] about Policy Updates Released for Consideration at September Meeting

LITTLE ROCK (Monday, Aug. 10, 2026) —The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will gather Aug. 10-11 at Rockefeller Institute atop Petit Jean Mountain in Morrilton for its annual retreat. There is no formal board meeting with any action items scheduled during this annual informational gathering for educational sessions, and the retreat will not be available for streaming. … [Read more...] about UA Trustees to Retreat Aug. 10-11 at Rockefeller Institute