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  1. Short Takes: Raymond Walter's Inspirational Story of an Accelerated Education

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Raymond Walter, who recently wrapped up a triple major in physics, math, and economics at the age of 18, is headed for a U of A Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship this fall.

  2. Arkansas Alumni Association Announces Faculty Achievement Awards

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    The University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Alumni Association will honor four faculty members during the 69th annual Alumni Awards Celebration this fall.

  3. Picasolar Wins Banana Republic Grad Student Challenge

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Picasolar, a graduate student business plan competition team, has won the inaugural Banana Republic Grad Student Challenge, adding another $10,000 award.
  4. Eighteen-Year-Old Finishes Triple Major, Will Pursue Doctoral Degrees in Math and Physics

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Raymond Walter, 18, will graduate from the University of Arkansas with undergraduate degrees in mathematics, physics and economics.

  5. Record Number of Students to Graduate from University of Arkansas

    Thursday, May 09, 2013

    “Virtual” commencement option requested by students

  6. Bumpers College Awards Diploma to First Online Graduate in Latest Online Master's Degree Program

    Wednesday, May 08, 2013

    Sara Beth Waller, a Lonoke County extension agent, will become the first student to take all online courses to earn a Master of Science in agricultural and extension education degree from Bumpers College.

  7. U of A's Picasolar Team Wins MIT Clean Energy Prize, $250,000

    Wednesday, May 08, 2013

    Picasolar, a graduate business competition team at the University of Arkansas, took home a total of $250,000 and the MIT NSAR Clean Energy Prize in Boston.

  8. University Chapter Honors Two at 60th Anniversary Reception

    Wednesday, May 08, 2013

    Nine new members were inducted in Sigma Xi, and Roger Koeppe II and Adan Al-Rubaye were honored for their work.

  9. Short Takes: How Study-Abroad Experiences Help Create Global Understanding

    Friday, May 03, 2013

    A record number of University of Arkansas students – around 700 – plan to travel to more than 40 different countries this year. The Arkansas Short Takes video gives a quick look.

  10. Third Teacher Licensing Meeting Set for May 3

    Thursday, May 02, 2013

    A mandatory meeting for University of Arkansas students who have not yet picked up a teacher licensing packet is set for 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Graduate Education Building auditorium.

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