The University of Arkansas at Monticello chapter of Xi SIgma Pi, the national forestry and natural resources honor society, recently inducted 15 new members. (more…)

Pictured from left are (first row) Hernan Mondragon of Montrose, Hannah Murry of Stuttgart, Abby Searcy of Wilmar, Ashley Guffey of Star City, Kya Standford of Grand Prairie, Tex., Anjernique Young of Monticello, (second row, from left) Rebecca Rook of Warren, Jade Grice of Warren, Madison Kelley of Monticello, Corrie Ferrell of Tillar, Holly Rosegrant of Monticello, (top row, from left) Kira Gray of Dermott, Alyssa Zeman of Stuttgart, Christa Wisenor of Fordyce, and Laura Harper of Bastrop, La.

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

The following is a complete list of 2018 summer camps (June, July, August): (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…)

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…)

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 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.

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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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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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…)

Ethan Massey of Baton Rouge, La., a graduate student in the School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is the first recipient of the Dr. Robert H. Burch, Jr., Waterfowl Research endowment. The award was presented last week at the annual Drew County Ducks Unlimited banquet held at the Monticello Country Club.

The endowment honors the late Dr. Robert H. Burch, Jr., long-time Monticello dentist and avid duck hunter. Pictured from left are Dr. Chris Sims, professor of biology at UAM, Katelyn Burch Busby, Leeann Burch, Ethan Massey and Dr. Doug Osborne, assistant professor of wildlife.

Family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Robert H. Burch, Jr. have begun a campaign to create a waterfowl research endowment in the University of Arkansas at Monticello Foundation Fund.

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Former UAMonticello football player D.J. Stephens has been invited to the Indianapolis Colts’ training camp, according to the San Antonio Talons.

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Former UAMonticello defensive back Eric Crocker has signed to play for the NFL’s New York Jets, announced this past Friday by the Jets’ front office.

Crocker joins the Jets after playing 18 games for the San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League during the 2012 season. Crocker recorded 70.5 total tackles, including 60 solo tackles and an assisted tackle for a loss. He also had three interceptions, 13 pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.

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Non-credit courses in topics ranging from self-defense to photography will be offered this fall by the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Department of Community Education.

“Whether you are looking to sharpen your computer skills or for ways to get in shape, we have something for just about everyone,” stated Memorie Dickson, program coordinator.

Classes for fall 2012 include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Dance Fitness plus Toning, Zumba, Shooting Portraits with Artificial Lighting, Self-Defense for Women, The Creative Camera, How to Take Better Photographs, Energy Saving Do It Yourself, Reading Like a Writer (to Become a Better Writer), Understanding State and Local Government, and Digital Image Processing Using Adobe Photoshop.

For detailed information about courses, including dates, times and fees, visit the UAM website.” Space is limited in many classes so early registration is encouraged. To register, call (870) 460-1327.

Brian Ramsey, assistant commissioner for communications of the Great American Conference, is returning to the University of Arkansas at Monticello as assistant athletic director for media relations.

Ramsey was UAM’s sports information director from 2007-11.

“We are pleased to welcome Brian Ramsey back to UAM,” said Athletics Director Chris Ratcliff. “Brian did an excellent job as sports information director and with his added administrative experience with the conference office, will bring fresh insight and new ideas to the Department of Athletics.”

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold two pre-registration sessions for incoming freshmen June 18 and 19, according to Mary Whiting, director of admissions.

The June 18 session begins at 12:30 p.m., in the Fine Arts Center, and the June 19 event begins at 5:30 p.m., in the Fine Arts Center. Only students who have applied for admission and have received mail notification may pre-register on those dates. Letters of invitation were sent to each student with a request for a reply.

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Tyler Harrison and Parker Palsa

Two 2012 high school graduates have been selected to receive Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) scholarships to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello next fall.

The recipients are Parker Palsa, a graduate of Monticello High School and the daughter of Eddie and Tommie Palsa; and Tyler Harrison, a graduate of Star City High School and the son of Brenda Harrison.

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UKayla Jackson continues to add to her legacy as one of the best softball players in University of Arkansas at Monticello history.

Jackson became the first three-time softball All-American in school history Wednesday when she was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Second Team. The senior pitcher from Hallsville, Tex., was a third team All-American in 2010 and a second team selection last year.

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To Reginald Glover, the University of Arkansas at Monticello – and Arkansas A&M before it – have always seemed like part of his extended family.

Glover, a retired banking executive, long-time volunteer fund-raiser and all-around booster for the university, is UAM’s 50th Distinguished Alumnus. Glover will be honored during commencement exercises this Friday at Steelman Fieldhouse.

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