Monticello Live

The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host a variety of summer camps, according to Julie Gentry, director of intramurals and summer camp coordinator.

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello Wind Symphony and Concert Band will present a free public concert April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the UAM Fine Arts Center auditorium. (more…)

Four students from the University of Arkansas at Monticello presented original research and participated in panel discussions at the 2018 Arkansas Political Science Association conference held recently at Arkansas State University. (more…)

Four music combos, including the newly-formed UAM Rock Band, will present a free public concert at the University of Arkansas at Monticello April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. (more…)

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will plant a red maple tree at the center of campus adjacent to the Centennial Clock Tower on Tuesday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m. in observance of Arbor Day, a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. (more…)

Students pictured in this photograph are education majors at the University of Arkansas at Monticello who were recently admitted to the school’s teacher education program at a pinning ceremony last week. (more…)

Lacey Jacks of Monticello will present her senior art exhibition at the University of Arkansas at Monticello April 18-22 in the Glassblock Gallery of the Taylor Library and Technology Center. An artist’s reception will be held April 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Gallery hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. and 12 noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Tom Richard, professor of art, at (870) 460-1338.

Changes are coming to the meal plans and meal options at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, including the addition of a Chick-fi-A restaurant in the new Student Success Center. (more…)

Members of the UAM Forestry Club display their awards from the recent Conclave competition. Pictured from left are (first row) Tyler Raines, a junior forestry major from Warren, Kaitlyn Barnes, a sophomore education major from Warren, Mikaela Farmer, a junior agriculture business major from Randolph Center, Vt., Melissa Butler, a junior agriculture major from Horatio, (second row, from left) Taylor Gydesen, a junior nursing major from Elwood, Neb., Caleb Wilson, a junior forestry major from Elwood, Neb., Zach Abbott, a sophomore forestry major from El Dorado, Greg Craig, a junior forestry major from Mena, Justin Ballard, a senior land surveying major from Camden, and Brody Nosal, a junior forestry major from Sherwood.

Forestry students from the University of Arkansas at Monticello finished third in competition with teams from 14 colleges and universities at the 61st annual Southern Forestry Conclave hosted recently by Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Ga. (more…)

Abbigail Goodding of Monticello, a junior biology and biochemistry double major at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Mainline Health Systems, Inc.

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Pictured from left are Hunter Hall, U.S. Senator John Boozman, Dylan McClain, Zachery Birdsong and Dr. Carol Strong.

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello presented 432 awards to 402 December graduates, according to information released today by the UAM registrar’s office. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 207 students to the Chancellor’s List for the fall 2017 semester and another 352 students to the Dean’s List, according to Carol Dolberry, registrar. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello presented a posthumous heavy equipment operator technical certificate to the late Mark Ellis of Monticello during December commencement on Saturday. Jim Ellis (left), a 2006 UAM CIS graduate and brother of the late Mr. Ellis, accepted the certificate from UAM Chancellor Karla Hughes.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello presented a posthumous bachelor of arts degree in communications with a minor in political science to the late Ronnie Curry of Crossett during December commencement on Saturday. Nicole Currie (left), the late Mr. Curry’s daughter, accepted the degree from UAM Chancellor Karla Hughes.

This December, Stephanie White, LPN was recognized by the UAM College of Technology- McGehee Practical Nursing students as their Nurse of the Year at Drew Memorial Health System.

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Members of Mainline Health Systems, Incorporated joined UAM officials at the official presentation of a $51,000 gift to the UAM Foundation Fund.

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Dr. John Dennis works with students in his land surveying class

Dr. John Dennis, assistant professor of land surveying at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been appointed as a voting member of the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board by Governor Asa Hutchinson. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society recently granted membership to two new members and installed officers for 2017-18 at a ceremony on the UAM campus. (more…)

The family of the late Dr. William J. “W.J.” McKiever is creating an endowed scholarship in the University of Arkansas at Monticello Foundation Fund to honor Dr. McKiever and his son, Dr. Randy McKiever.

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello presented 140 awards to 138 students who completed their academic requirements in August, according to information released today by the UAM registrar’s office. (more…)

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Recorded Thursday at UAM’s America Week celebration.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello presented 121 awards to 95 students who completed their academic requirements in June, according to information released today by the UAM registrar’s office. (more…)

Two practical nursing students at the UAM College of Technology-McGehee have been awarded scholarships by the 2016 practical nursing graduating class.

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The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded a No Child Left Behind Grant to the STEM Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, according to Kim Level, interim dean of the UAM School of Education. (more…)

Governor Asa Hutchinson was in Monticello, Tuesday, for the launch of the ACT Work-Ready Communities Initiative, at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Gibson Center.

With Drew County being a part of the Southeast Arkansas ACT Work Ready Community, “it will assure businesses that the workforce skills they need are right here in SE Arkansas.” -Gov. Hutchinson.

Several exciting changes are coming to the meal plans and meal options at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, including the addition of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in a new Student Success Center.

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Jay Jones has resigned as vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Arkansas at Monticello to pursue opportunities in private business, (more…)

UAM Chancellor Dr. Karla Hughes and Vice Chancellor for University Operations and Student Affairs Jay Hughes took part in presentations to the University of Arkansas board of trustees, Wednesday afternoon in Pine Bluff.

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