The University of Arkansas at Monticello has been ranked number 8 in the “Best Bang for the Buck Southern Colleges” category for 2018 by Washington Monthly magazine. (more…)

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During recent weeks, prior to the new school year, the state has overlaid and repaired most of the road surface at UAM.

The remaining section, located in front of Chick-fil-A, will be paved when the nearby parking lot is placed in service.

Arkansas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Honored with 2018 NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award

The English Pub, edited by Kay Walter of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, published by the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, has been named as a recipient of the 2018 NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award, (more…)

The most anticipated component of Chancellor Karla Hughes’ Student Success Initiative at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will become a reality on Monday, August 13 when Chick-fil-A opens its doors for business in UAM’s new Student Success Center. (more…)

Dr. Suzzette Goldmon has been appointed director for hospitality and tourism initiatives at the University of Arkansas at Monticello according to an announcement today by UAM Chancellor Karla Hughes. (more…)

Keith Alexander, assistant executive director of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), has been named chief operating officer for athletics at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. (more…)

Sylvia Miller, assistant registrar of enrollment and registration services at Georgia State University, has been appointed registrar at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is merging its academic programs in agriculture, forestry and natural resources. (more…)

When Chris Sims was in high school, his father gave him some career advice. “If you become a teacher, I’m gonna kill you,” said James Sims. “Do something where you can make some money.” (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 163 students to the Chancellor’s List for the 2018 spring semester and another 302 students to the Dean’s List, according to Carol Dolberry, registrar.

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

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Registration for Kids’ University, a summer enrichment program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, is now open through June 21, according to Rebecca Newton, program director.

Kids’ University, which will be held July 9-12, is open to children entering the first through sixth grades next fall. Registration may be completed online at http://www.uamont.edu/pages/resources/kids-university/. Registration must be completed by 5 p.m. June 21. Tuition is $100 and includes a t-shirt and all supplies. Space in the program will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jeff Weaver, vice president for external affairs at National Park College in Hot Springs, has been named vice chancellor for advancement at his alma mater, the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Weaver will lead university initiatives in fund-raising, governmental relations, alumni relations and technology. (more…)

The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology students, has been selected to receive the 2017-18 Southwestern Regional Chapter Award for all Psi Chi chapters in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. (more…)

Dr. Marsha Clayton, a long-time member of the faculty at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named dean of the UAM School of Business, (more…)

The School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello held a pinning ceremony for 2018 graduates at the Fine Arts Center. (more…)

Alex Becker of Monticello is the newest member of the senior leadership team at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Becker was recently appointed vice chancellor for finance and administration where he will serve as the institution’s chief financial officer. (more…)