Emphasis on Workforce Through its institutions, divisions, units and vast array of public and private partnerships, the UA System boasts a wide range of career and technical education programs and capabilities that support its mission and the statewide effort for improved workforce development. As part of its mission, the UA System embraces its role in ensuring that a highly skilled workforce is available to meet the needs of continued economic development. This benefits the economic needs … [Read more...] about UA System Workforce Training Initiatives
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Eichler to Chair UA Board; Ford Appointed, Other Officers and Committees Set
LITTLE ROCK (Tuesday, March 5, 2024) — The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 24-25 regularly scheduled meeting at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Kelly Eichler will serve as chairman of the 10-member board during the upcoming year. Scott Ford, chief executive officer and co-founder of Westrock Coffee and former president and CEO of Alltel Corp., also has been appointed by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to the … [Read more...] about Eichler to Chair UA Board; Ford Appointed, Other Officers and Committees Set
Applications Invited for Student Grants from Endowment Honoring Clinton School Dean Emeritus
LITTLE ROCK (Monday, Feb. 12, 2024) — Students from across the University of Arkansas System are invited to submit applications for mini-grants awarded through an endowment honoring James L. “Skip” Rutherford III upon his retirement as dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in 2021. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to students for expenses such as technology, conference registration, interview expenses, research and evaluation, travel, test preparation, … [Read more...] about Applications Invited for Student Grants from Endowment Honoring Clinton School Dean Emeritus
Trustees to Meet Jan. 24-25 at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK (Jan. 22, 2024) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will hold its regularly scheduled board meetings in person and via videoconference Jan. 24-25 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). The meetings will be held in the Calvin R. Ledbetter Jr. Assembly Hall in the Donaghey Student Center on the UALR campus, located at 3259 S. University Ave. in Little Rock. *Please note that the Jan. 24 meetings will begin with an executive session at 12:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Trustees to Meet Jan. 24-25 at UA Little Rock
UA Trustees Call Dec. 15 Special Meeting
LITTLE ROCK (Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023) – The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas has called a special meeting to be held via videoconference and in person at 11 a.m. on Dec. 15 originating at the UA System - Cammack Campus in Little Rock. The meeting is set to begin at 11 a.m. and the Board will immediately convene an executive session. The public portion of the meeting will begin streaming upon conclusion of the executive session at approximately 11:30 a.m. NOTE: Any decision … [Read more...] about UA Trustees Call Dec. 15 Special Meeting