University of Arkansas System

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Jan. 25-26 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Meetings will begin on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The approximated schedule is below and the agenda book can be found here. Wednesday, January 25 -- UAMS Hospital Lobby Gallery  11:00 a.m.      Trustees to tour President's Home (Cammack Campus) and eat lunch 1:30 p.m.*     Joint Hospital Committee Meeting 2:15 p.m.*      Audit and Fiscal … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 25-26 at UAMS

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Nov. 10-11 in Boyer Hall of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Wednesday's meetings begin at 1 p.m. and continue Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The full schedule is below and the agenda can be found here. November 10, 2016 – UAF, Boyer Hall of Hembree Alumni House Noon                     Luncheon 1:00 p.m.              Chair Opens Regular Session 1:00 p.m.*            Audit and Fiscal … [Read more...] about UA Board of Trustees to Meet Nov. 10-11 at Fayetteville

The National Anthem has always been an opportunity to stand respectfully, place our hands on our hearts, and take a moment to honor the many freedoms we enjoy due to the courage, commitment and sacrifice of others. We understand and respect that those freedoms mean different things to different people. While it disappoints us to see attention being taken away from this traditional act of remembrance and gratitude, it is also important to recognize the open spirit of our campuses to engage in … [Read more...] about UA Board Chair, UA System President Bobbitt Issue Statement Regarding National Anthem

LITTLE ROCK - Former U.S. Sen. David Pryor, 82, a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, suffered a stroke Monday and was transported to a local hospital where he is receiving world-class care. He is currently in recovery after a surgery that appears to have been successful. "Our whole family is very grateful for the care our dad has received, and we are hopeful for a full and quick recovery. We know that the next 48 hours are critical in my father's care and therefore … [Read more...] about PRYOR FAMILY STATEMENT: Trustee Pryor Recovering From Stroke

(LITTLE ROCK) Sept. 1, 2016 –Fred Harrison, general counsel of the University of Arkansas for more than 30 years, has stepped down from the role and will continue working on a part-time basis in the General Counsel’s office on an “of counsel” basis. University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt has appointed JoAnn C. Maxey to General Counsel of the University of Arkansas. “Mr. Harrison has given the UA System more than three decades of steadfast and unparalleled legal counsel and … [Read more...] about UA General Counsel Harrison Steps Down, Bobbitt Names Maxey to Post