Recorded Thursday at UAM’s America Week celebration.

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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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.

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Idong Okon, a junior student-athlete for the University of Arkansas at Monticello football team, passed away on Sunday, December 6 at midnight after suffering a fatal asthma attack.

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