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UA Announces New Interdisciplinary Data Science Degree Program
The University of Arkansas announced Wednesday that it will launch a first-of-its kind undergraduate degree in data science in the fall. read more >
UA Alumnus Commits $250K to Award for Data Science Faculty
University of Arkansas alumnus Kent Burnett of Greenbrier has made a $250,000 commitment to the G. Kent and Deborah D. Burnett Endowed Faculty Excellence Award in Data Science. read more >
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UA Hopes New Degree Will Fill Data Need
Business leaders partner with educators in devising a flexible, unique program. read more >
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Dean John English Sees No Cooling for College of Engineering
John English, the dean of UA’s College of Engineering, credits his interest in engineering to Neil Armstrong’s moon landing. read more >
Nicci Turner Named VP at Garver (Movers & Shakers)
Turner previously led the transportation planning and traffic team at the firm. read more >
$3M Gift Benefits Chemical Engineering at UA
A $3 million donation from Marie and Kevin Brown has created an endowed department head chair within the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. read more >
Stewarts Donate $1M to UA College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has received a $1 million gift from alumni Julian and Nana Stewart, the university said Thursday. read more >
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