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University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt will recommend University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) provost and vice president for academic affairs Peggy Doss, Ed.D., to serve as the next Chancellor of UAM following the retirement of Chancellor Karla Hughes, Ph.D., on Dec. 31. (more…)

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Jamie Palmer, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been selected to serve a two-year term as a state consultant on the board of directors of the Arkansas Nursing Students’ Association (ANSA).  Dr. Brandy Haley, Dean of the UAM School of Nursing stated, “We are honored to have one of our faculty members hold a state board position representing UAM.” (more…)

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Menhir I, Water soluble pastel and absorbent ground on paper, 2019

“Shifting Monuments”, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Felicia Leach can be viewed in the Glassblock Gallery in the Taylor Library at UAM through October 10, 2019.

By layering time through transfer, tracing, and gesture until the totality of the event is recorded within a stable image, Felicia Leach’s paintings and drawings become the modality of time, perception, and production that reveal and conceal the flux within a particular place.

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Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has awarded the Drew County Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to the late Officer Iciephine Green with the University of Arkansas Monticello Police Department. (more…)

Waymond Teague presented the University of Arkansas at Monticello with its first operational endowment for the art department. L to R: Vice Chancellor for Advancement Jeff Weaver; Chancellor Karla Hughes; Waymond Teague; Art Professor Tom Richard; Dean for Arts and Humaniites Mark Spencer

The University of Arkansas at Monticello announced this week the university’s first operational endowment, which will benefit its art department. Alumnus Waymond Teague has presented a $100,000 gift in memory of his wife Barbara Ozment Teague, also a graduate. (more…)

This city/chamber sponsored event will provide an opportunity to meet new faculty and staff and visit with long-time friends.

 Join the hundreds of local residents who come out for the event.

Contact the chamber to purchase a dinner ticket for $5, or get your ticket at the city park pavilion, Tuesday evening.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has been named as one of the nation’s best online Master’s in Creative Writing degree programs on TheBestSchools.org for 2019. According to TheBestSchools.org, their team reviewed all accredited online Master’s in Creative Writing degree programs in the U.S., and UAM earned sixth place in a list topped by Harvard University. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 191 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2019 semester and another 296 students to the Dean’s List, according to Sylvia Miller, registrar.

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Dr. Glenn Manning, UAM Faculty, presents Clayton Whitaker with $500 scholarship check. Whitaker is a senior at UAM majoring in Natural Resources Management.

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host a leadership roundtable Monday, June 24 on its technical campus in Crossett. Members of the chancellor’s leadership team will open a meeting to members of the public and media in an effort to reach out to the Ashley County community, in particular those affected by upcoming plant closings. (more…)

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The United States Air National Guard Band of the South West Jazz Ensemble FLIGHT PLAN will perform a FREE concert at UAM!!!!

When: June 21, 2019
Where: UAM Fine Arts Center
Time: 7:00pm
The concert is FREE and open to the public! (more…)

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Twelve students from the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources recently participated in the 62^nd annual Southern Forestry Schools Conclave competition.

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Current exhibits at the Glassblock Gallery in the UAM Taylor Library showcase the artwork of senior art majors from Southeast Arkansas. Kaitlyn Carrico of Hamburg and KeyAira M. Charles of Warren each have their senior thesis exhibitions on display until April 14. A public artist reception will be held Thursday, April 11 from 1:30– 3:30 PM. (more…)

Assistant Nursing Professor Jamie Palmer was named to the Arkansas Center for Nursing’s 2019 list of 40 Nurse Leaders Under 40.

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Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge visited the UAM campus Friday for a regional law enforcement training hosted by her office.

Rutledge and dozens of law enforcement officers were on site as part of the first-ever training event of its kind hosted in south Arkansas. (more…)

Area high school students competed in the regional rounds of the National History Day Contest in March at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Several competitors will advance to the statewide contest this month where they will attempt to qualify for the national event. Now in its 45^th year, the National History Day Contest provides students an opportunity to develop critical thinking and source analysis skills while gaining historical perspective. (more…)