University of Arkansas system
UAMS Narrows Chancellor Search to Four Candidates
The candidates are each scheduled to visit the UAMS campus in Little Rock beginning Monday. read more >
UA’s CEREC Advances National-Level Research, Seeks Expansion
The center recently held a first-of-its-kind test sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Interim Chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes on UAMS’ Financial Turnaround and Growth Strategy
While he has braced UAMS against the impact of tariffs and expiring tax credits, Barnes has also devised a plan to expand the medical institution instead of simply cutting costs. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
UAHT Chancellor Departing for New Position, Laura Clark Named Interim Chancellor
The college's fall-to-fall enrollment has increased for three consecutive years, while spring enrollment was up more than 10% in 2025. read more >
UA System Solar Project Frozen in Legal Limbo
The Trump administration froze funding for the $100 million project, which would be the largest commercial solar development in state history. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Jay Silveria on Leadership & the Future of the UA System
Retired Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria became UA System president Jan. 15, focusing on listening, community ties, and sharing its statewide impact. read more >
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North Arkansas College Eyes Merger with UA System
If North Arkansas College joins the UA System, it will be the ninth community college to do so. Last year, East Arkansas Community College of Forrest City joined the UA System, and it has received several benefits. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
North Arkansas College Explores Affiliation With University of Arkansas System
North Arkansas College in Harrison could soon become the ninth community college to join the UA System. read more >
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 >
by Kyle Massey -
The PSC, Politics And Summit Utilities
A settlement setting the stage for Summit Utilities to raise Arkansans’ natural gas bills by more than 23.4% triggered political resistance almost immediately, and then a turnabout by an initial champion of the settlement, Attorney General Tim Griffin. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Scenic Hill’s Statewide UA System Project Lands $31.8M Loan In a US First
The funding represents Climate United’s first investment from the $6.97 billion it received from the EPA's National Clean Investment Fund. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
Baptist Health Hires Cori Keller as a Physician Relations Representative (Movers & Shakers)
Keller, who most recently held the title of Miss Arkansas 2023, previously worked as an account coordinator for advertising agency CJRW of Little Rock and as a freelance reporter for ESPN. read more >
Andrea Stewart Appointed Interim Chancellor of UAPB
Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander will leave UAPB at the end of June to become chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint. 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 >
Michael Hoggard Named CFO at Generations Bank (Movers & Shakers)
He has more than 40 years of community banking experience. read more >
Bob Fisher Named Interim Chancellor of Henderson State
He's the former president of Belmont University, a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. 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 >
Scenic Hill Solar Lands $100M Project for UA System
Scenic Hill Solar of Little Rock will create the state’s largest commercial solar project for the University of Arkansas System. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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