Spring Commencement 2024 Photos by University Relations

Record U of A Graduating Class Will Provide Positive Impact Across Arkansas

A record number of U of A graduates means a record number of highly motivated, talented, work-ready people starting their careers in the Natural State.

Industrial Engineering Students Recognized With Department Awards and Scholarships

The Department of Industrial Engineering recognizes students with honors and awards at the annual Industrial Engineering Student Awards Banquet in April.

Black and Reeder Scholarship Recipient to Study Biomedical Engineering

Jackson Hudnall has been named this year's recipient of the Black and Reeder Scholarship, which is awarded to a Greenwood High School student seeking a degree in engineering or business at the U of A.

Fall 2024 WLLC Arabic Courses

Immersive Arabic I is your gateway course to learning the amazing Arabic language.

Participate in a Research Study: Understanding College Student Narratives in COVID-19

Students graduating from college in spring or summer 2024 are eligible. Your insights will contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced during these unprecedented times.

'Due Partite' Performance by Students Enrolled in Intro to Italian Literature

In April, students enrolled in ITAL 3113 Introduction to Italian Literature translated Cristina Comencini's play Due Partite from Italian into English and also performed the play in its original Italian.

Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient Than Others

In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas showed that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth.

Expertise of Small Business Development Center Benefits New Chiropractic Clinic

Considering a solo practice for chiropractic healthcare, Dr. Noah Banks got a check-up with the U of A Small Business Center to find the right location based on regional demographics. Now he's open for business.

Jewish Studies and Digital Humanities Students Join to Discuss Serious Games

Students from two courses — Videogames and Human Agency, and Special Topics in Jewish Studies — examined how German law relates to use of symbols such as the swastika in serious digital videogames.

Students Still Have Time to Register for U of A Summer Courses

Summer classes are offered in 10-week, eight-week and five-week sessions. The 10-week, eight-week and first of the five-week sessions begin on May 28.

'Arkansas News' Email Switching to Reduced Summer Schedule

Arkansas News, the daily summary of U of A news sent via email to students, faculty, staff and other subscribers, will have a slightly reduced schedule during the summer months.

Top from left: Joshua Cauto, Emma Parr, Justyce Yuille and Averee Hutson; Middle: Nancy-Darling Kwetchou, C. Kalua Kahana, Emily Pearson and Johanna Day; Bottom: C. Joy Copu McCray, Riley Giberson, Ethan Lee and Zariya Williams. Russell Cothren

School of Law Announces 2024 Summer Public Service Fellows

This year marks a record number of placements for the fellowship program, which provides promising law students with financial support to work for a public service employer over the summer.

U of A's soil judging team, made up of students in Bumpers College's Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences program, has finished in the top 10 in the nation each of the last two years (10th in 2024, sixth in 2023). Kris Brye

U of A Soil Judging Team Finishes 10th in National Competition

Team members Jonatha Brye, Katie Jansson, Claire Meara, Noah Solomon, Sophie Sward and Keara Taul also finished fifth in the team-judged pit portion of the national contest.

Students in "The Mind-Body Connection" Dean's Seminar practicing yoga during a class session. Photo Submitted

College of Education and Health Professions Students Explore Mind-Body Connection

Erin Howie Hickey and Hung Pham guided students through experiential exercises, discussions and readings, helping them discover how engagement of the entire body benefits thinking and learning.

The J.B. Hunt team won the overall award for Design Teams at the McMillon Innovation Studio's Demo Day thanks to their app that improved work-life balance for J.B. Hunt's transportation managers. Brandon Howard

Student Innovators Develop App to Aid J.B. Hunt Employees

Led by Philip Nuñez, the team of Ignacio Carrasco, Brett Harrelson, Amna Khan, Soumya Kolluru and Shivani Koundinya developed an app that allowed transportation managers to address issues outside the office.

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