The Harris and Horsfall Historic District at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The designation recognizes the buildings’ architectural and historical significance, affirming their value as structures worthy of preservation.

Constructed in 1933, the Harris and Horsfall Historic District encompasses two UAM campus buildings: Harris Hall and Horsfall Hall. Construction was supported by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, a federal agency established in 1932 under President Herbert Hoover to provide emergency funds during the Great Depression. The project provided employment opportunities for local residents while expanding campus infrastructure. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation was a precursor to the Public Works Administration, which later funded several additional campus buildings. 

Applications are open for the Weevil Jumpstart Program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). First-time freshmen who enroll in six credit hours during the Summer II session are eligible for the program. Classes run from July 1 to August 3.

Now entering its third year, the program continues to provide first-time freshmen with a strong foundation for academic success, personal growth and campus engagement as they transition into college life. 

The program is designed to support incoming students prior to the start of the fall semester through academic enrichment, campus resource exploration, peer mentorship, leadership development and college readiness experiences. Participants, who live in on-campus housing during the four-week program, can build meaningful connections with faculty, staff and fellow students while gaining confidence in navigating university life. 

UAM Kids’ University will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) from July 6 through July 9, 2026. 

The summer enrichment program carries out a mission of serving capable and motivated students who are entering 1st through 6th grades in the fall. The day camp aims to cultivate new interests, expand knowledge and spark imagination and creativity in children in a non-graded environment. 

The morning session is for students entering grades 1-3 and will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The afternoon session is for students entering grades 4-6 and will be held from 1-5 p.m. 

Early registration is open now and runs through May 28. If you sign up and pay by May 28, the registration fee is $80. If you sign up and pay between June 1 and June 25, the registration fee is $100. If you sign up and pay after June 29, the registration fee is $125. The fee includes a T-shirt and all supplies.

Checks made payable to “UAM Kids’ University” can be mailed to Attn: Rebecca Newton, P.O. Box 3608, Monticello, AR 71656. Payments may also be made over the phone by contacting the UAM Cashier’s Office at 870-460-1043.

To reserve each child’s spot, parents should complete a separate registration form and pay registration fees for each child who will participate.

Register online here.

Teen volunteers are needed. High school student volunteers will assist campers with activities, assist teachers with set up and clean up, lead students to classes and assist with drop-off and pick-up. Volunteers can complete an application at here.

For additional information, contact Rebecca Newton at kidsu@uamont.edu or call 870-460-1596.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 356 students to the Dean’s List and 237 students to the Chancellor’s List for the spring 2026 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar.? 

Selection to the Dean’s List requires a student to earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on at least 12 semester hours of course credit at the 1000-4000 level.Selection to the Chancellor’s List requires a student to earn a grade point average of 4.0 on at least 12 semester hours of course credit at the 1000-4000 level.? 

Thirteen students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) competed at the 2026 Arkansas SkillsUSA Conference from April 13 through April 16. Two UAM-CTC welding students and three UAM-CTC concurrently enrolled high school welding students from Crossett and Hamburg High Schools won medals. 

UAM-CTC sent a delegation of five college welding students and nine high school concurrent welding students to compete at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. 

In the college division for Pipe Welding, Conner Curry, from UAM-CTC, won silver, and Joseph Kyle Petrus, from UAM-CTC, won gold. In the high school division for Pipe Welding, Felipe Martinez, from Crossett High School, won silver. In the high school division for Sculpture, Hayden Seals, from Hamburg High School, won bronze, and Braydi Moffatt, from Hamburg High School and a first-year welding student, won gold. 

UAM-CTC college competitors included Eli Chambers, Christopher Crisostomo, Conner Curry and Joseph Kyle Petrus.

Crossett High School competitors included Matthew Chace and Hayden Seals.

Hamburg High School competitors included Rafael Dominguez, Nathan Lemus, Felipe Martinez, Sebastian Martinez, Braydi Moffatt, Karson Mondragon and Will Patrick. 

Five students from the School of Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) were recently recognized for their academic achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year. 

The outstanding students were selected by the UAM business faculty based on their GPA and overall academic performance. Awards were presented at the School of Business’ annual banquet, where students also received an engraved desk plate. Award recipients will have their names, majors and graduation dates displayed on a plaque in the School of Business.

Ten students from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) were recently recognized for their academic accomplishments during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Recipients of the outstanding student awards are nominated and selected by faculty based on their academic achievements and their collegiality with faculty and peers.

On April 22, the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) hosted an awards ceremony, which included the induction of students into the UAM-CTC chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).

Students receiving invitations to join NTHS have completed no fewer than 12 credit hours of technical coursework, while sustaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher. In addition, students must receive a recommendation from at least one technical instructor. Kim Wallis serves as the chapter faculty sponsor at UAM-CTC and inducted twenty-one students into NTHS.

The inductees were Ashton Bailey, Zion Baines, David Barajas, James Boothe, Colby Cathey, Kyle Cockrell, Dalton Craig, Jeannette Harris, Stratton Herring, Brittany Hires, Elizabeth Martinez, Logan Massey, Amanda Murphy, Asia Taylor, Ashley Thornburg, Owen Wilson and Peyton Yarbrough.

On April 29, Dr. Kay Walter, professor of English at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), received the Carolyn Pittman Lifetime Service Award from the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (ACTELA). The award recognized Dr. Walter’s devotion to educators and students in Arkansas, her leadership of “The English Pub” newsletter and her commitment to ACTELA.

ACTELA, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the teaching and learning of English and language arts in Arkansas, has presented the award since 2005. Recipients are nominated members who have made significant contributions to the organization throughout their careers.

Dr. Walter, a 1984 UAM alumna, joined the English faculty at UAM in 2006 and has devoted her career to teaching students about British and World Literature. During her 20 years at UAM, she has taken students to multiple state, national and international conferences and led travel seminars to the United Kingdom and Italy. She has been invited to guest speak in public school classrooms and was the keynote speaker at the 2026 Arkansas Undergraduate Research Conference at Henderson State University.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) will hold registration events for fall 2026 classes on multiple dates this June and July.

New first-time freshman students and new transfer students who plan to attend UAM-CTC during the fall 2026 semester can attend an event to register for classes.

Interested students should arrive on UAM-CTC’s campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 15, June 29, July 14 or July 23. No reservation is required. Parents and legal guardians are welcome to attend. 

Students must also apply to UAM-CTC prior to attending a registration event. This includes submitting a free admission application and any required test scores and transcripts.

For questions and more information, contact UAM-CTC at 870-460-2016. 

Three students from the School of Computer Information Systems (CIS) at UAM were recently recognized for their academic achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Kshitiz Khatiwada, from Nepal, was awarded the Rookie of the Year award. He is double-majoring in computer information systems with a concentration in cybersecurity and mathematics with a data science option. A student must complete at least 30 hours of academic coursework overall and have a GPA of 3.25 or better to be eligible for this award.

Samuel Stephens, from Maumelle, Arkansas, was awarded the Outstanding Junior award. He is majoring in computer information systems with a concentration in cybersecurity and a minor in criminal justice. A student must complete at least 60 hours of academic coursework overall with a GPA of 3.25 or better to be eligible for this award.

Aubree Goodnight, from Benton, Arkansas, was awarded the Outstanding Senior award. A spring 2026 graduate, she majored in computer information systems with a concentration in cybersecurity. A student must complete at least 90 hours of academic coursework overall and at least 21 hours of CIS coursework with a GPA of 3.25 or better to be eligible for this award.

LaShonda Campbell, collection development librarian at the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has been awarded a prestigious Carnegie-Whitney Grant from the American Library Association (ALA). 

The 2026 recipients were selected by the ALA’s Publishing Committee from proposals for projects to “promote reading or the use of library resources.” According to the ALA website, “The Carnegie-Whitney Grant provides grants for the preparation, either in print and/or electronically, of popular or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes and other guides to library resources that will be useful to users of all types of libraries in the United States.”

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has received the Diamond Award from the Arkansas Historical Association (AHA) for its efforts to restore and preserve historic buildings on campus and register them on the National Register of Historic Places.

UAM hosted the 85th annual AHA conference from April 9 to 11 and participated in the awards banquet on April 10 at the Monticello Country Club. Ralph Wilcox, national register and survey coordinator at the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, nominated UAM for the award. Alex Becker, vice chancellor for Finance and Administration at UAM, accepted the award on the university’s behalf. 

Three graduate students from the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) earned top prizes during research presentations at professional conferences held in March. 

Four students from the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) were recently recognized for their academic achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year. 

The University of Arkansas at Monticello Sustainable Trades Alliance (UAM-STA) will host free forklift training on May 29 at the Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy (AHEOTA), beginning at 8:00 AM. The training is open to the public; however, registration is required and spots are limited. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Questions? Contact Austin Hammons at 870-820-4462 or Hammons@uamont.edu
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will hold Weevil Day, a combined registration and orientation event for fall 2026 classes, on multiple dates this June and July.

The event is for new first-time freshman students and new transfer students who plan to attend UAM during the fall 2026 semester. 

Weevil Day will be offered on UAM’s Monticello campus in the Student Success Center from 9 a.m. to noon on June 15, June 29, July 14 and July 23.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) held its spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 8, in the Steelman Field House. Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, recognized graduates completing master’s degrees to associate degrees during the ceremonies. 

Commencement was split into two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. ceremony included the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (undergraduate and graduate), the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, the School of Nursing (undergraduate and graduate), the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of General Studies. The 2 p.m. ceremony included the School of Arts and Humanities (undergraduate and graduate), the School of Business, the School of Computer Information Systems and the School of Education (undergraduate and graduate). 

Haven Taylor, a member of the Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship (MBSF) and a 2026 graduate receiving a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree, gave the invocation at the 10 a.m. ceremony. Robbie Jo Freeman, a member of MBSF and a 2026 graduate receiving a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree, gave the invocation at the 2 p.m. ceremony. Scott Bearden, associate professor of music, led the singing of the national anthem and alma mater at both ceremonies. 

Students and faculty from the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) participated in the 2026 Arkansas STEM Posters at the Capitol event held at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda on March 4. The event brought together undergraduate researchers from universities and colleges across the state to present their work to legislators, policymakers, fellow researchers and members of the public. 

The annual event highlights the wide range of research being conducted across Arkansas institutions of higher education. This year, the program included more than one hundred student researchers from multiple Arkansas colleges and universities presenting dozens of research projects spanning disciplines such as mathematics, natural sciences, agriculture and engineering. 

Six UAM students participated in the event. Nyla Compeaux of Cut Off, Louisiana, Daizy McKee of Monticello, Arkansas, and Lucas Warren of Wilmar, Arkansas, presented research under the mentorship of Dr. Arturo Quintero Ferrer, assistant professor of biology at UAM. Emily Esquivel of Hermitage, Arkansas, Alexandria Lewis of Monticello, Arkansas, and Ashley Wallace of Little Rock, Arkansas, presented research under the mentorship of Dr. Djamali Muhoza, assistant professor of chemistry at UAM. 

On Thursday, North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) announced a new partnership that will allow UA Northark students to earn bachelor’s degrees in Harrison at one of the state’s lowest tuition rates.

The strategic partnership will integrate business and education programs, enabling UA Northark students to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree beginning in August 2026. Plans to add a Bachelor of Arts in K-6 Elementary Education degree are also underway. Both degree programs are currently pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission.

The School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently named two 2025-2026 Clinical Interns of the Year.

Olivia Justice from Monticello, Arkansas, received the award on April 9. Justice is a senior K-6 elementary education major at UAM and holds an Aspiring Teacher’s Permit (ATP). The ATP program began in 2023 and was developed by the Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to address teacher shortages in Arkansas. Students who qualify for the permit can be hired by schools as full-time teachers while they earn their bachelor’s degree.

Justice completed her internship as a full-time kindergarten teacher at McGehee Elementary School in McGehee, Arkansas. She credited Julie Day, instructor of education at UAM, and her mentor, Meredith Sandine, first-grade teacher at McGehee Elementary School, for their guidance and support throughout her internship, which has enabled her to start her teaching career with full confidence. After graduation, she will continue teaching at McGehee Elementary School.

“Olivia has been an absolute joy to mentor this year,” Sandine said. “She is always open to feedback and consistently applies it in meaningful ways, creating a positive and engaging classroom environment for her kindergarten students. Her dedication, growth and natural ability to connect with young learners make this recognition incredibly well deserved.”

Hannah Billings from Amity, Arkansas, received the clinical intern award on April 23. Billings, a senior, is earning a K-6 elementary education degree from UAM while based at National Park College (NPC) in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She is part of the second cohort in NPC’s partnership with UAM, which allows students to complete an associate degree from NPC and a bachelor’s degree from UAM while remaining on NPC’s campus for all four years.

Billings completed her internship at Ouachita Elementary School in Midway, Arkansas. She credited Jacqueline Verguson, adjunct university supervisor at NPC, and her mentor, Robin Kratz, third-grade teacher at Ouachita Elementary School, for their support and guidance, which strengthened her confidence in the classroom. She will teach first grade this fall at Bismarck Elementary School in Bismarck, Arkansas.

“It has been such an honor to mentor Hannah Billings. I am so proud of the hard work and growth she has achieved this year. Her receiving Intern of the Year was much deserved!” Kratz said.

Both students were selected based on a series of surveys and observation reports on their conduct as teachers and students.

Kristie Fowler, assistant dean and partnership coordinator of the School of Education and instructor of education at UAM, works closely with interns, providing support and feedback as needed. “Teaching is hard, and we want to highlight the amazing things our students are doing,” Fowler said. “We give the Clinical Intern of the Year awards because we want to shine a light on Olivia, Hannah and all of our outstanding interns to let them know that they are doing a phenomenal job and making a difference every single day. We want them to know how proud we are of them.”

For more information about the partnership between NPC and UAM, contact Kristie Fowler at fowlerk@uamont.edu or 870-460-1362. For more information about the School of Education at UAM, contact Dr. Kim Level, dean of the School of Education at UAM, at level@uamont.edu or 870-460-1062.

Excitement was palpable as students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello found themselves knee-deep in the 2026 Mud Olympics. After a six-year hiatus, the long-time campus tradition returned on April 8, creating an afternoon packed with laughter, competition and fun. 

Five teams featuring over 30 students competed in a series of muddy events, including Slip & Slide Cup Flip Relay, Tire Flip Race, Human Barrel Crawl, Tug-of-War and Talent Performances. Cheered on by spectators from across campus, the teams battled for points while becoming progressively muddier. The day concluded with each team performing unique talents from the mud pit.

The revitalization of this event was no small feat. After joining the UAM Office of Student Engagement as director of Intramurals and Recreation in July 2025, Alex Richardson soon learned of the Mud Olympics’ 30-year legacy. In November 2025, he set out to restore the beloved tradition, and although there was no recent blueprint to follow, Richardson and his team innovated, collaborated and overcame each obstacle, from obtaining equipment to rebuilding the mud pit.

Members of the Arkansas Zeta chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, housed at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), attended the 2026 National Convention of Alpha Chi in Orlando, Florida, from March 12 to 14. During the event, Dr. Kate Stewart, professor of English at UAM and co-advisor of the Arkansas Zeta chapter of Alpha Chi, received a Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her contributions to the honor society and her work with student members.

Dr. Stewart began teaching at UAM in 1988 and became involved with Alpha Chi in 1992. She is currently serving the third year of her term as the secretary/treasurer for Alpha Chi Region II. The Distinguished Service Award celebrates her 30 years of service as a chapter advisor.

“I was totally surprised because I had no earthly idea that I was going to get anything,” Dr. Stewart said.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will hold its spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 8, in the Steelman Field House.Commencement will be split into two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. ceremony and 1 p.m. for the 2 p.m. ceremony. Guests are encouraged to be seated by 9:50 a.m. and 1:50 p.m., as the processionals will begin at 9:55 a.m. and 1:55 p.m.

The 10 a.m. ceremony will include the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (undergraduate and graduate), the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, the School of Nursing (undergraduate and graduate), the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of General Studies. 

The 2 p.m. ceremony will include the School of Arts and Humanities (undergraduate and graduate), the School of Business, the School of Computer Information Systems and the School of Education (undergraduate and graduate).

Three students from the School of Business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) won four awards at the Arkansas Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State Leadership Conference at South Arkansas College in El Dorado, Arkansas, on March 12.

Victoria O’Neill Rivera, a sophomore business administration major with an emphasis in marketing from Warren, Arkansas, won first place in Public Speaking and first place in Digital Design and Communications.

Jordan Wehr, a senior business administration major with an emphasis in marketing from Frisco, Texas, won second place in Sports Management and Marketing.

Maddie Welch, a senior business administration major with an emphasis in marketing from Star City, Arkansas, won first place in Foundations of Marketing. Welch reflected on how her coursework prepared her for the competition, stating, “Everything I saw on the test, I learned in classes I took at UAM.”

Great cattle and even better company will take center stage as the University of Arkansas at Monticello Farms hosts the Fifth Annual Aggie Comeback on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. 

More than just a cattle sale, the annual event has become a gathering place for UAM agriculture alumni, cattle producers, students and friends of agriculture to reconnect, share ideas and celebrate the success of UAM’s Beefmaster program.

The two-day event begins Friday with cattle viewing from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner provided by AgHeritage Farm Credit Services. All cattle included in the Saturday sale will be available for viewing in the lot behind the agriculture building. The auction lineup includes four registered Beefmaster bulls and 15 Beefmaster-influenced bred heifers.

Saturday begins with the cattle auction at 10:30 a.m., featuring some of the best genetics from UAM Farms. Lunch will follow, provided by River Valley Tractor of Pine Bluff. 

Throughout the event, Aaron Stone with River Valley Tractor of Pine Bluff will have the latest farm equipment on display. UAM will also showcase its newly wrapped show trailer.

Organized by Greg Montgomery, manager of the UAM Farms, Aggie Comeback was started to showcase the farm’s genetics and raise awareness for its growing Beefmaster herd. 

North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are set to announce a new partnership that will expand access to affordable higher education in Arkansas. On Thursday, April 30, the two institutions will unveil a program allowing UA Northark students to earn bachelor’s degrees in Harrison at one of the state’s lowest tuition rates.

The strategic partnership between UA Northark and UAM will integrate business and education programs, enabling UA Northark students to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree beginning in August 2026. Plans to add a Bachelor of Arts in K-6 Elementary Education degree are also underway. Both degree programs are currently pending approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Higher Learning Commission.

The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both institutions and combine resources to support student success and improve college completion rates within the region.

The announcement will take place at 1 p.m. on April 30 in the John Paul Hammerschmidt Conference Room on UA Northark’s south campus. The event is open to the public and media, with leaders from both institutions scheduled to speak. Interview, photo and video opportunities will be available.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Concert and Chamber Choirs will perform during the Spring 2026 Choral Concert on Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center on UAM’s Monticello campus. The event is free and open to the public. 

Directed by Colt Lien, director of choral activities at UAM, the choirs will explore a wide range of choral repertoire, including works by Grau, Fleming, Paulus, Narverud, Gibbs and Moore.

For more information about the concert, contact the UAM Division of Music at 870-460-1060.

Em Sobczak’s senior art exhibition, “Colored Chords: The Art of Listening,” will be on display from April 17 through April 24 in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). A public reception will be held on Tuesday, April 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sobczak’s exhibition explores the connection between sound and sight in mixed-media artworks inspired by specific songs. “Rather than directly illustrating music, my work operates as a visual interpretation where color reflects tone, composition follows rhythm and materials express mood.”

The Glassblock Gallery’s hours are Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. 

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Wind Symphony will perform during the Spring Band Concert on Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center on UAM’s Monticello campus. The event is free and open to the public. 

The UAM Wind Symphony will perform under the direction of Dr. Erik Richards, associate professor of music and director of bands at UAM. Their program will feature contemporary wind band literature, including works by Brian Beck, Brant Karrik, Cait Nishimura and Brian Balmages.

For more information about the concert, contact the UAM Division of Music at 870-460-1060.

In her first season on the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Trap Shooting team, Sarah Forrest is already making her mark. On March 15, Forrest, a sophomore K-6 elementary education major at UAM, won the top prize in the female division at the “Clays for a Cause” Trap Shoot Fundraiser. 

The event was hosted by Compassion’s Foundation at the Farmers Bank & Trust Trap Shooting Range at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. 

The newly formed UAM Trap Shooting team is off to a winning start in its inaugural season, with members claiming top finishes in each of its first two competitions. 

“UAM Trap Shooting continues to do well in competition,” said Chief John Kidwell, director of the University Police Department at UAM and team sponsor of UAM Trap Shooting. “It seems like a different trap team member shines at each new event. I am very pleased to see Sarah Forrest compete and win at this level.”

Denver Pettit’s senior art exhibition, “From the Backyard,” will be on display from April 10 through April 15 in the Glassblock Gallery in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). A public reception will be held on Wednesday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m.

Pettit’s exhibition of paintings explores the sense of wonder, fear, awe and enjoyment of her natural surroundings. “While working, I form deep connections and attachments to the living things that I encounter in my environment.”

The Glassblock Gallery’s hours are Mondays from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.; Wednesdays from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.; and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

On March 6, the Department of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted the 7th annual Social Work Fair. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gibson University Center Green Room and provided an opportunity for students to meet with social work faculty and active social workers from a variety of fields and speak with prospective field agencies and employers. Social workers and faculty were invited to attend and network with other professionals and enjoy a variety of door prizes and self-care bags.

The Student Social Work Association at UAM first organized the event under the guidance of Marie Jenkins, director and associate professor of social work at UAM, in 2018, in honor of Social Worker Appreciation Month, as a show of appreciation for local social work professionals. After the success of the first year, the gathering expanded into a fair and has grown every year since. In 2026, the Social Work Fair serves as an appreciation fair for professional social workers and as an informational tool for current and prospective students. This year, 20 local agencies participated in the fair.

On March 9, nearly 650 prospective students visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) for the annual Weevil Welcome: College Preview Day.

High school juniors and seniors from Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas visited UAM’s campus, making this year’s crowd the largest in the history of the annual event, which was first held in 2005. 

The UAM Office of Admissions hosted the event, which offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn about programs of study at UAM, the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM), as well as financial aid and scholarship opportunities, residence life and more, while meeting UAM, UAM-CTC and UAM-CTM faculty, staff and current students.