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The second annual Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit was held in Little Rock. Arkansas Department of Commerce

U of A to Play Vital Role in State's Lithium Economy

The future of lithium extraction and its economic impact on the state was at the forefront of the second annual Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit, which brought together researchers, state leaders and industry representatives as they began to map out the next steps of the potential boom. 

Willis Joins HESC's Human Development & Family Sciences Faculty

Don Willis, who has been with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) since 2020, has joined the U of A's human development and family sciences program as an assistant professor.

College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Receive $1 Million Grant to Support Rehabilitation Counselor Training

Faculty members in the College of Education and Health Professions counselor education program Kristin Higgins and Julie Hill received a nearly $1 million U.S. Department of Education grant to train 25 graduate students pursuing a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling.

4D Scanning Research Study

Your participation will help researchers develop new methods for studying human movement, with potential benefits for product development and biomechanics.

Walton College Alum Earns Prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for Outstanding CPA Exam Performance

Samuel Abram was one of only 11 candidates nationwide to receive the honor in 2024; more than 74,000 individuals sat for the CPA exam in 2024. The Elijah Watt Sells Award is one of the highest honors in the CPA profession.

Occupational Therapy Students Experience Healthcare Policy in Action at State Capitol

Students in Introduction to Health Systems and Policy took a day-long visit that allowed them to engage with legislators, witness policymaking in action and advocate for occupational therapy services across the state.

U of A Music Department Presents Repeat the Sounding Joy

U of A Inspirational Singers Presents "Repeat the Sounding Joy!" — A Holiday Tradition Returns Dec. 4.

Silverfield Named Hogs' New Head Coach

Ryan Silverfield, one of the nation's winningest coaches over the last three seasons, has been named the 35th head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Students Merge Craft and Technology in New Mullins Library Exhibit

Craft and Technology: Digital Design & Making Across Campus features original works by U of A students who explored augmented and virtual reality alongside woodworking and other hands-on practices.

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Registration at U of A Reaches All-Time High for Fifth Year

This December, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test will be held at the U of A, which is one of 19 U.S. host institutions for the exam. The JLPT is the only international certification examination authorized by the Japanese government.

AIMRC Seminar: Cracking the Code of Hunger

Professor Jamie Baum will give a lecture on "Advances in Understanding Appetite Control and the Role of Dietary Protein and Skeletal Muscle" on Wednesday.

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Alumnus Chris Lewis Makes Lasting Impact With $250,000 Gift

Lewis established a Land of Opportunity Scholarship endowment to expand access to design education, removing financial barriers so students can pursue their goals.

From left: Eunjoo Cho and Sarah Hixson, Nick Johnston and Mallori Roberts, all from Bumpers College's School of Human Environmental Sciences. submitted

Grant Funds Faculty-Led Mobile Human Science Camps in Rural Arkansas

Faculty members and students in the School of Human Environmental Sciences in a collaboration with Arkansas Tech will teach life skills to high school students in smaller communities.

University Professor John Rupe Whit Pruitt, University Relations

John Rupe Retirement Celebration Dec. 10 in Mullins Library

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology will honor University Professor John Rupe for his 41 years of dedicated service to the U of A and the Division of Agriculture.

Groundbreaking School of Art Course Brings Mayor, Students, Community Together to Unveil Mural
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Groundbreaking School of Art Course Brings Mayor, Students, Community Together to Unveil Mural

Sixteen undergraduate students will unveil the new mural, "People Watching," along Fayetteville's Tsa-La-Gi Trail on Monday, Dec. 1, just east of the trail's crossing with South Stadium Drive.

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