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$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.

February 04, 2026
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Spring 2026

Class notes from alumni coming from October 2025 to January 2026. If you have any information you'd like to share with your fellow alumni and us, follow the link below the notes to the Class Notes submissions!

February 02, 2026
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CommunityNews

Learning Mandarin Made Easy

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

January 30, 2026
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Chancellor

Campus Update, January 30, 2026

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.

January 30, 2026
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Chancellor

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.

January 29, 2026
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Chancellor

Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28

The ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.

January 28, 2026
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Chancellor

Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27

The ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

January 27, 2026
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Chancellor

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

January 26, 2026
ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, works with a multi channel pipette.
AlumniArts and SciencesFirst Generation

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.

January 23, 2026
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Arts and Sciences

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Ornithologist Gives Snowday Birdwatching Advice

As snowfall blankets the River Valley, bird watchers are flocking to their windows and feeders, enjoying the return of familiar winter species and hoping for rare visitors. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of Arkansas...

January 23, 2026
Three members of The Pokémon Guild at ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ hold out their phones together while playing Pokémon GO.
EventsStudents

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Students Try to ‘Catch ‘Em All’

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ students kicked off the new semester and Pokémon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pokémon GO.

January 22, 2026
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ChancellorFeatured

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.

January 22, 2026
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CommunityNewsStudents

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need

January 21, 2026
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Arts and SciencesNews

New Lab Benches to Modernize ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Chemistry Laboratory

Bench in the chemestry lab in the Math-Science buidling at ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ are being updated and replaced with new tops and space.

January 16, 2026
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CommunityEventsFeaturedNews

River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events

Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ campus and across the River Valley.

January 05, 2026
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AlumniCommunity

Start Strong: Tips for Setting and Sticking to Your Wellness Goals in the New Year

Cory Williams, assistant director of recreation and wellness, shared practical strategies for setting meaningful goals, staying motivated and taking advantage of campus resources designed to support healthy habits.

December 31, 2025
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Advancing ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ Through Relationships: Kara Crowley

Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥, she helps donors establish that same...

December 19, 2025
ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ senior biology student, Shelby Zink, wipes off equipment while sitting in a forested area while on a research expedition.
Arts and SciencesIntrepid AmbitionResearch

Aid Fuels Research Opportunities

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.

December 15, 2025
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AlumniEventsNews

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed

Homecoming returns to the ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.

December 10, 2025
Seth Fields carefully measures out the organic solvent he researched with Dr. Jordan Mader, an associate professor of chemistry.
Arts and SciencesLion VoicesResearch

A Change of Heart

A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ this fall and plans to attend medical...

December 10, 2025

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