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Detail of a cover illustration created by U of A for the journal Advanced Electronic Materials. Eric Pipkin

Could Atoms Be Reordered to Enhance Electronic Devices?

Scientists looked at how an electrical charge would move through a barrier of silicon, germanium and tin, part a quantum well. They thought the electrical charge would move more slowly, but mobility proved to be higher.

Auditions Announced For Jazz Ensembles

The jazz program offers a wide range of ensemble opportunities in jazz, world and popular music. All instruments and all majors are welcome to audition and participate. 

Six U of A Students Present Projects at First Liberal Arts and Humanities Day at State Capitol

Avery Isaacson, Henry Jones, Madison Bussell Escoto, Abbie Ahlbrandt, Garrison Brister and Silas Wilkinson shared their scholarly and creative work in graphic design, history, literature, music and communications.

Walton College Accounting Student Awarded Prestigious FASB Assistantship

A Walton College student has secured a selective and renowned postgraduate technical assistantship with the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the first U of A student since 2012.

U of A Startup Altaris Wins Business Model Competition at Ole Miss

Altaris, created by students, is developing a spray-based strep test that eliminates the need for traditional throat swabs. The spray is applied to the back of the throat and glows to show whether strep is present.

U of A Department of Horticulture Hosts First Annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale

The Department of Horticulture invites the community to its first annual Holiday Poinsettia Sale on Dec. 4-5. 100% of the proceeds from the sale support the following year's class and other student and teaching activities in the department. 

That's a Wrap! Mock Hogs Finish Fall Competition Season

Three teams of students in Mock Hogs, which compete in mock trial tournaments nationwide, filled the fall season with growth, achievement and memorable moments for all of their teams.

AIMRC Seminar: How the Microbiome Shapes Mental Health and Future Therapies

Aranyak Goswami, an assistant professor of computational biology, will talk Wednesday about decoding the gut-brain connection to neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, autism and schizophrenia.

Graduating First-Generation Student Celebration

The celebration with remarks from special guests will be held in the Arkansas Union Verizon Ballroom on Dec. 12. Register for the event by Dec. 5.

BridgeUark to Host 2025 Fall Fest

Participate in a variety of democracy-themed activities and discover all the ways your voice can shape the community through trivia and interactive games on Wednesday. Free tacos for the first 300 students.

Forum for Fourth School of Law Dean Candidate, William Corbett, to Be Held Nov. 20

The fourth dean candidate for the School of Law will hold an open forum for the campus community Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. in the E.J. Ball Courtroom in the School of Law.

From left to right: Todd Simmons, CEO and Co-Vice Chair of the Board; Sarah Simmons, Co-Vice Chair of the Board; Mark Simmons, Chairman of the Board. Photo Submitted

$1 Million Simmons Gift Supports Land of Opportunity Scholarship

A combined $1 million gift has established the Simmons Family Foundation and The People of Simmons Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment.

Colin Crawford Photo Submitted

Forum for Third School of Law Dean Candidate, Colin Crawford, to Be Held Nov. 17

The third dean candidate for the School of Law, Colin Crawford, will hold an open forum for the campus community Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. in the E.J. Ball Courtroom in the School of Law.

The Multi-User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC) Photo by Russell Cothren

U of A Dedicates First-of-Kind Semiconductor Fabrication Facility

The Multi-User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC), the only openly accessible fabrication facility of its kind in the U.S., marks a major milestone in Arkansas’ emergence as a center of excellence in semiconductor and power electronics technology.

Fiona and Luke Mitchell Photo Submitted

Gift From U.K. Couple Expands Access to Higher Education for Arkansans

United Kingdom residents Fiona Symington and Luke Mitchell established the Luke Mitchell and Fiona Mitchell Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment.

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