Suzanne McCray
Hunt Family Pledges $100M for University of Arkansas Scholarships
The planned gift makes up half of the fundraising goal for the university's Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign. read more >
Arkansas Universities See Growth This Fall as Enrollment Cliff Looms
With demographic shifts expected to soon reduce the number of college-age students, universities are rethinking how they recruit students and prioritizing retention. read more >
by Marty Cook -
New FAFSA System Leaves Arkansas Colleges Seeking Clarity on Enrollment
Arkansas universities and colleges are left in limbo regarding enrollment and financial aid for the upcoming academic year, due to delays with FAFSA's new application process. read more >
by Marty Cook -
UA to Temper Enrollment After Record-Breaking Year
More than 7,000 students enrolled at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville last fall, a record-breaking year that the university would not like to see repeated. One of the chief concerns is housing costs. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Colleges Work to Counter ‘Enrollment Cliff’ Projected for 2025
While Arkansas' colleges saw a slight increase in enrollment this fall, they are preparing for a period of decline as a result of a fall in birth rates after the 2008 financial crisis. read more >
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Cuts in Lottery Scholarships Challenge Arkansas Colleges
While the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery seeks to compensate for slumping sales, the state’s colleges and universities are struggling to help incoming freshmen compensate for a decrease of $2,500 in their lottery-funded scholarships. read more >
by Luke Jones -