University of Arkansas System

FORT SMITH - The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today approved the creation of a new online university named the University of Arkansas System eVersity and dedicated to serving adult students who are unable to access traditional higher education campuses. The board endorsed a proposal advanced by UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt and his staff to establish the eVersity and authorized the system administration to begin planning for academic governance of the institution … [Read more...] about UA Board establishes online university, authorizes planning for new institution

LITTLE ROCK - The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Thursday’s meetings will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Friday’s meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. Click here to view the board agenda. The tentative schedule is: March 20, 2014 – Reynolds Room, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center 10:00 a.m. Regular Session 10:10 a.m.* Distance Education … [Read more...] about Board of Trustees to Meet at UAFS

Governor Mike Beebe today named Morril Harriman of Little Rock to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. "Morril has been my best friend and most trusted ally throughout my political career," Beebe said. "It comes as no surprise that he wants to continue his public service, and I am confident that the U of A Board will benefit from his experience and wisdom." Harriman, 63, has served as Governor Beebe's Chief of Staff since Beebe took office in 2007. Prior to that, Harriman served … [Read more...] about Governor Names Harriman to UA Board

The University of Arkansas System tied for 48th among the world’s top 100 universities for the number of U.S. utility patents received in 2012. UA System universities received 34 patents for inventions by researchers, according to the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association, which compiled the list from data obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The UA System was tied in the top 100 rankings with American universities Arizona State … [Read more...] about UA System ranks 48th in number of patents received in 2012

The University of Arkansas System tied for 48th among the world’s top 100 universities for the number of U.S. utility patents received in 2012. UA System universities received 34 patents for inventions by researchers, according to the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association, which compiled the list from data obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The UA System was tied in the top 100 rankings with American universities Arizona State … [Read more...] about UA System ranks 48th in number of patents received in 2012