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Texas A&M’s Jay Silveria Named Next President of UA System
Silveria, a retired U.S. Air Force commander, is set to succeed Donald R. Bobbitt, who is retiring after more than 13 years as system president. read more >
Scenes From Boyhood for Scenic Hill Solar’s Bill Halter
Climate United, of Bethesda, Maryland, is the green energy coalition that announced a $31.8 million investment in preconstruction financing costs for an 18-array solar development to power the university system. read more >
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UA System President Donald Bobbitt to Retire
The system's board of trustees are expected to meet in the coming days to discuss Bobbitt’s retirement and to plan a national search for the next system president. read more >
UAPB Chancellor Laurence Alexander Departing for Same Role at University of Michigan-Flint
Alexander has led the university since 2013. Under his leadership, UAPB grew enrollment, increased retention and graduation rates, and launched several new academic programs. read more >
UA Board of Trustees to Discuss Donald Bobbitt’s Contract Renewal Next Week
The UA System board of trustees will hold a special July 6 meeting to discuss whether or not to renew President Donald Bobbitt's contract, which will expire in December. read more >
Phoenix Moves On From UA System, Agrees to $550M Deal With University of Idaho
The University of Idaho said it was approached by Phoenix about an affiliation in March, after the proposed deal with the UA System had come under scrutiny. read more >
Taking the Big Swings (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Colleges and universities will have to bet big to navigate new challenges. read more >
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UA System Board Votes Against University of Phoenix Deal
At a special meeting, trustees voted 5-4 against a resolution supporting the deal, with one trustee abstaining. But that doesn't mean the deal is dead. read more >
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UA System Says Deal with University of Phoenix Could Bring $20M Annually
Critics of the proposal said it’s not the kind of exposure the UA System needs. read more >
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The UA & the University of Phoenix (Editorial)
A UA affiliation with the University of Phoenix raises concerns. read more >
Summer DeProw Named Chancellor of Pulaski Tech
DeProw, who currently serves as provost/vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, is expected to begin her new role on Jan. 1. read more >
Charles Robinson Named UA Chancellor
The decision breaks a month-long stalemate between members of the UA System Board of Trustees. read more >
UA Fends Off Auburn’s Attempt to Hire Yurachek
He's getting another contract extension that raises his salary and includes deferred compensation from private funds. read more >
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UA Chancellor Search Down to 4 Candidates
The finalists will each visit the campus in Fayetteville for meetings with students, faculty and other stakeholders. read more >
Entegrity to Build 25-Acre Solar Array for UA
Construction is expected to be completed by early 2024. read more >
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UA and UA System Division of Agriculture Sign Special Agreement
System President Donald Bobbitt said the special agreement is an "important step forward" in formalizing and reinforcing the mutual association between the two entities. read more >
Ana Hunt Named Interim Chancellor of Pulaski Tech
She takes over for Margaret Ellibee, who retired after a decade leading the two-year college. read more >
Deacue Fields Recommended as Next Head of UA Division of Agriculture
He's been the dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences since 2017. read more >
Janet Harris Named Next CEO of Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
She's worked for the nonprofit since 2016, most recently as chief strategy officer. read more >
Entegrity Solar Farm to Energize UA’s Fayetteville Campus
The power from the 4-megawatt array will offset about 6.3% of the campus’ electricity use. read more >
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