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Old Main, New Bells
The historic Old Main Building at the U of A has upgraded its carillon system. This bell rings every hour. The old system was used for twenty years and worked on cassette tapes. Now, everything is digital and more user friendly. The audio video manager for Fulbright College, Chris Clanton, said that there are only benefits…
Razorback Athletics Seeking Approval for Full Design of Stadium Renovation
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback Athletics will seek approval from the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this week to move forward with the full design and cost estimate for a Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium renovation, including an addition in the north end zone of the stadium. Approval will also be requested for the department…
Record Shooting Night Propels Razorbacks to Win
COLUMBIA, Mo. — To put it simply, that was the best shooting performance by an Arkansas men’s basketball team in SEC play. Ever. The Razorbacks shot 62.7 percent from the field – a program record in an SEC game – to defeat Missouri 94-61 at Mizzou Arena on Tuesday night. The 33-point victory was the…
Walton College Students to Compete in Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, selected four students to compete in the Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition taking place Jan. 15-16, 2016, at the Indiana University campus in Bloomington. Walton students Boston Woodworth, Tatiana Polydore, Byron Alley and Cordell Griffin…
Law Professor Remembered as Dedicated Teacher, Trusted Adviser
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Arkansas Newswire) — Albert Matthew Francis Witte, University of Arkansas professor emeritus, former NCAA president and World War II bombardier, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the age of 92. According to his son Rob, Witte died peacefully and was surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. A memorial service is scheduled for 2…
Rape Reported at Phi Delta Theta House
The University of Arkansas Police Department is investigating a report of acquaintance rape at the Phi Delta Theta House on campus. The alleged incident occurred Friday December 12. The report was filed last Friday December 18, one week later. According to UAPD, the “victim is considering her options.” In November, no charges were filed after…
University Keeps Students Safe While Abroad
By: Antoinette Grajeda Meaghan Pulliam is one of about 95 University of Arkansas students studying abroad this semester. Studying abroad has always been a priority for her. “I always loved meeting kids from other countries and talking to them about all the little differences that we had in between our cultures,” Pulliam said. The senior…
Students Combat Negative Attitudes Toward Muslims
By: Antoinette Grajeda A recent Middle East Studies research conference featured topics ranging from sexuality to religion. Teaching others about the religion of Islam is important to Naseer Naseem, president of the Al-Islam Students Association, which formed on campus after the September 11 attacks. “After the attacks there were so many negative stigmas about Islam…
UAPD Uses Canines to Protect Campus
By: Antoinette Grajeda Inside the Randal Tyson track center on a Tuesday morning you’ll find athletes with four legs instead of two. It’s here University of Arkansas Police Department officers like Corporal David Nguyen train their canine counterparts. “If they don’t train, they lose that skill and we don’t want that,” Nguyen said. Training UAPD’s…
UofA Staff Warming Hearts on Campus
Even though the weather is cold there is a warm heart on campus spreading cheer.