University of Arkansas System

LITTLE ROCK (March 19, 2020) — Six institutions within the University of Arkansas System are now issuing certified SmartResumes® as part of a statewide pilot initiative designed to better connect students and alumni with employment opportunities and help promote economic development and more efficient business practices. The patent-pending SmartResume platform, developed by Arkansas technology company iDatafy®, uses blockchain technology to provide secured and verified credentials that attest … [Read more...] about UA System Institutions Issue World’s First Certified SmartResumes

LITTLE ROCK (March 13, 2020) - As a precaution related to efforts to combat the coronavirus, the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas has moved its regularly scheduled March 18-19 meeting at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) to the University of Arkansas System – Cammack Campus in Little Rock and will provide video conferencing access for virtual viewing. All campus officials and regular attendees are urged to access the meeting online and not travel … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees March 18-19 Meeting Venue Changed to be Broadcast Online

LITTLE ROCK (March 10, 2020) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold a special board meeting via teleconference at 10 a.m. on March 11 originating at the UA System - Cammack Campus in Little Rock. The Board will meet to discuss one item related to the UA Division of Agriculture and property for sale in St. Francis County. Members of the media and public can listen to the call at the UA System Administration building at 2404 N. University in Little … [Read more...] about UA Board to Hold Special Teleconference Meeting March 11

LITTLE ROCK (March 10, 2020) — Chris Thomason, chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, will join the University of Arkansas System administration as vice president for planning and development, effective July 1, UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt announced today. In his new role, Thomason will lead projects that broadly impact UA System campuses, divisions and units, including facilitating future system growth and development, leading efforts to … [Read more...] about Thomason Named UA System Vice President for Planning and Development

LITTLE ROCK (March 4, 2020) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas’s new officers and committee appointments that took effect on March 1 include the reelection of John Goodson, of Texarkana, to serve another year as chairman of the 10-member board. In addition to Goodson being reelected for his second year as chairman, the trustees voted for Stephen Broughton, M.D., of Pine Bluff, to serve as vice chairman; Kelly Eichler, of Little Rock, to serve as secretary; and Morril … [Read more...] about Goodson to Chair UA Board; Other Officers and Committees Announced