Internship in Kuwait Solidifies Interest in International Student Affairs Work
Tess Constant found a desire to work with international students while an undergraduate and pursued a master's degree in higher education, leading her to an internship in Kuwait.
English Doctoral Student Receives AAUW Fellowship
Leila Sadegh Beigi, a doctoral candidate in English, has received one of the prestigious American Association of University Women Dissertation Fellowships for 2018-19.
Single-Molecule Spectroscopy with Catalysts, Conductive Polymers, and Optical Micro Resonators
Professor Randall Goldsmith from the University of Wisconsin Madison will lecture on "Single-Molecule Spectroscopy with Catalysts, Conductive Polymers, and Optical Micro resonators" at 3:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27.
New U of A Program Focusing on Educational Equity Completes First Teacher Training
The inaugural cohort of 12 participating teachers has completed a rigorous summer training program at the Arkansas Academy for Educational Equity at the U of A.
University of Arkansas Pens Agreement With Manufacturing Company
The University of Arkansas and the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation have established a formal agreement of cooperation that is intended to further the research objectives of each organization.
Nursing Director Chosen for Wharton School Executive Leadership Program
Susan Patton, director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas, was selected to participate in the AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program.
Deadline Monday to Run for ASG Senate Vacancy
Applications are due by noon, Sept. 27, and are open to all U of A undergraduate students who meet co-curricular requirements.
Women in Engineering Luncheon Today to Feature Army Researcher
Lauren Boteler, who leads the thermal and packaging research programs as part of the Advanced Power Packaging group at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, will speak at noon.
Sooie Suit Up: Faculty and Staff Volunteers Needed
Students can get up to 70 percent off the price of suits, shirts, blouses and other professional wear during Sooie Suit Up. Faculty and staff volunteers are needed.
Students Can Enroll Now for Fall Literacy Camp Featuring Children's Author Gantos
The University of Arkansas Clinic for Literacy will bring back Jack Gantos, an award-winning children's author, for this fall's literacy camp. Register online.
Transit and Parking Monitors First Days of School
No major problems reported, and congestion usually eases after Labor Day. Remote Lot 99 on Beechwood Avenue is an inexpensive option for parking.
Arkansas Newswire Open to Student Groups, Academic Departments
Although not an open forum, the Arkansas Newswire email provides campus organizations the chance to publicize their events and news.
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Tiny Antennas Show Promise in Defense Sector
Professor Magda El-Shenawee has published a paper suggesting terahertz antennas could have their signals strengthened for use in transmitting information.
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U of A Food Scientists Caution Against Using Liquid Nitrogen With Kids' Foods
Ingestion of liquid nitrogen, as seen in a growing trend of frozen desserts dipped in the chemical, comes with some health risks.
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Geosciences Doctoral Student Aims to Expand STEM Interests with Research Device
Every body of water has a story. Geosciences doctoral candidate Joshua Blackstock has dedicated his dissertation research to understanding those complex and ever-changing stories.
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New Art Exhibit Inspired by Events and Legends Surrounding Mena Airport
The exhibit by artist Matty Davis, and several collaborators, will open in the U of A Fine Arts Center Gallery on Aug. 31.