Scott Lafontaine, left, flavor chemist and assistant professor in the U of A Food Science Department, stands with food science graduate student Bernardo P. Guimaraes in the U of A Beverage Development Facility with beers made from malted rice as part of a year-long study with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. U of A System Division of Agriculture/Paden Johnson

Food Scientists Show Rice Malt Has Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

With Arkansas growing about half of the rice in the United States, and shortages of traditional raw materials such as barley, evaluating rice cultivars for use in malted brewing was one goal of U of A researchers.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects Reviewed by Alumni

Students condensed their design work into senior design projects and presented them for department alumni and other industry professionals, gaining insights from peers and faculty members.

University Not Pursuing Full External Management of Custodial and Grounds Services

Following an evaluation process that provided the U of A with the opportunity to learn more about its current operations compared to the market, the university will maintain its current workforce.

NAHJ UARK: Free Churros and Sodas During J-Days Celebration

 The U of A chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will offer churros and sodas on the north patio of Kimpel Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Stop by and support your local journalist.

GSIE to Celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 1-5

The Graduate School and International Education will celebrate U of A graduate students during Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 1-5 with a slate of events across campus.

Education Reform Professor's Book on COVID-19 and Schools Points to Lessons Learned

Professor Robert Maranto and a colleague edited COVID-19 and Schools: Policy, Stakeholders, and School Choice to assess what was learned from the pandemic from a schooling perspective.

An Evening in South India

Celebrate traditional South Indian culture and its treasure trove of rich heritage, including food and dancing, from 6-8 p.m. today at the Arkansas Alumni House.

U of A ENGAGE Annual Keynote April 4

Distinguished Professor Ranu Jung will give the spring 2024 address for the UA ENGAGE NSF Advance Program from 3-4:30 p.m. April 4 in the Hembree Room, 2nd floor, Willard J. Walker Hall.

Spring Business Career Fair Attracts More Than 1,200 Students

The latest business career fair attracted 151 companies from all over the country, providing insight on the job market to future graduates.

From the left, Jim Hale, Marty Self, Larry Long, Lee Haight and B.R. Lang, members of Soldier Songs and Voices, play at a Boy Scout banquet. Unknown

An Evening With NWA Soldier Songs and Voices: The Healing Power of Music

Members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices will share their experiences and perform music in the Pryor Center atrium at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

I³R Launches Music Competition to Capture the Spirit of Innovation Photo Submitted

I³R Launches Music Competition to Capture the Spirit of Innovation

In partnership with Hill Records, I³R is launching a competition for original music to serve as the institute’s leitmotif. The winner will receive a $1,000 award.

Alyssa Eby, third from left, and the rest of the Executive M.B.A. travelers to Chile arrive at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Photo Submitted

The World as a Classroom: The Executive M.B.A. Program at U of A

The program, offered through the Sam M. Walton College of Business, blends online learning with face-to-face interaction and applied studies in a real-time international immersion trip.

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Keri Blakinger, Author of 'Corrections in Ink,' to Speak at Fayetteville Public Library April 22

Blakinger, an award-winning journalist now at the Los Angeles Times, will talk about her memoir and her work as a reporter at 6 p.m. April 22 at the Fayetteville Public Library's Walker Community Room.

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