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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