University of Arkansas System

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

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.

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