The Թϱ has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List for spring 2025. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Dean’s List scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a … [Read more...]
Թϱ announces May 2025 graduates
The Թϱ held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus. The university conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and … [Read more...]
Թϱ poised for another strong academic year
The potential for continued enrollment growth and a strong incoming freshman class for fall 2025 were key topics during the regular May meeting for the Թϱ Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 29. In a briefing by Թϱ President Houston Davis, he presented current statistics indicating a freshman class that will top 2,100 students for a second consecutive year. … [Read more...]
Թϱ to rename HPER Center to honor former president
WHAT: Unveiling new name for current Թϱ HPER Center WHEN: 1:40 p.m., Thursday, May 29 WHERE: Թϱ HPER Center DETAILS: The Թϱ will rename the Health and Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center on campus in an unveiling ceremony on Thursday, May 29, at 1:40 p.m. The new name will honor former Թϱ President Tom Courtway, … [Read more...]
Թϱ hosts 2025 Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration
The Թϱ honored exceptional faculty and staff during the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration on April 15. Faculty excellence awards were presented in the following areas: Stephanie Rose, Department of Health Sciences, received the Public Service Award. The Public Service Award recognizes individuals whose service contributions to the Թϱ community, … [Read more...]
Թϱ announces spring 2025 commencement dates
The Թϱ will hold spring commencement on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and May 2, 2025. All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be live-streamed. The university will confer 1,042 undergraduate degrees and certificates and 274 graduate degrees and certificates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of … [Read more...]
Թϱ hosts Poulter Commons dedication ceremony
A space in the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center at the Թϱ will now be known as the Poulter Commons, named in honor of former provost and executive vice president Patricia Poulter. A dedication ceremony was held Tuesday, March 18, before a crowd of at least 100 well-wishers. During her remarks, Poulter thanked everyone for attending, but she also … [Read more...]
Hinkle to serve on Թϱ Board of Trustees for fourth time
Kay Hinkle has been reappointed to the Թϱ Board of Trustees for a fourth term by Gov. Sarah Sanders. Her new term expires in 2032. Hinkle was first appointed to the board in 2004 by former Gov. Mike Huckabee, again in 2011 by former Gov. Mike Beebe and a third time in 2018 by former Gov. Asa Hutchinson. "Ms. Hinkle’s longstanding commitment to Թϱ has benefited … [Read more...]
Թϱ surpasses Day of Giving total again
Fourth time to raise over $1 million The Թϱ raised $1.51 million in its 11th annual Day of Giving. The total is the fourth time the university has topped $1 million since 2020. “We are ever grateful for the generosity of our students, faculty, staff, donors, friends and community. I continue to be humbled by their participation and support,” Թϱ President … [Read more...]
Թϱ selects College of Business dean
The Թϱ has announced Tim Bisping as the new dean of the Թϱ College of Business. Bisping will begin on July 1, 2025. In this role, Bisping will oversee the College of Business, which offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic departments and three centers and serves as the home of the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame. Bisping … [Read more...]