State cut make for leaner college budgets, Sugg says Jun 9, 2008
(AP) - University of Arkansas System President B. Alan Sugg says recently approved budgets for the system's colleges and universities are lean in light of state cuts and uncertainty over whether more money will be available later this year. In April, state fiscal officers announced $107 million in budget cuts for the 2009 fiscal year that begins July 1, including about $32 million for the state's two- and 4-year higher education institutions. (WREG.com, TN)
Common Foodborne Pathogen In Poultry Finds Resistance To Antibiotic Used By Humans May 24, 2008
The situation prompted Food Safety Consortium scientists at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to examine raw chicken carcasses purchased in two Fayetteville, Ark. grocery stores each week for nearly a year. (Science Daily)
Delta region seeks to reap benefits of agritourism Mar 22, 2008
The workshop comes as a result of previous agritourism workshops organized by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute of the University of Arkansas System in the River Valley prompted community leaders in the Delta to explore what this growing industry could do for their area ... Representatives from the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute of the University of Arkansas System, National Agricultural Law Center, and Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism will be available to provide information on issues... (Tri-City Tribune, AR)
Arts in the Air a huge success Feb 28, 2008
The Clay County Arts Council and the Rockefeller Institute of the University of Arkansas System were sponsors of the event. The winning art now will be sent to the state event. (Clay County Democrat, AR)
Edible Coatings Of Whey Help Keep Pathogens Off Meats Nov 13, 2007
We have used film coatings with raw and cooked ready-to-eat meat products, said Navam Hettiarachchy, a food science professor in the University of Arkansas System s Division of Agriculture who led the research for the Food Safety Consortium. We have also included red meat in our studies as well. (Science Daily)
Black graduates CJI Arkansas Leader class Jul 8, 2007
Chief of Police Donald Black of the Tuckerman Police Department graduated Friday, June 15 from Arkansas Leader, an executive management program that is sponsored by the Criminal Justice Institute University of Arkansas System and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Chief Black, who has served as chief of police for the department for three years, was one of 25 law enforcement leaders chosen to attend the 16th session of this prestigious program. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Hogs fan's lawyer refiles suit after dismissal Jun 26, 2007
Eddie Christian Jr., Terry's Fort Smith-based attorney, noted in his new filing that Mustain's mother, Beck Campbell, had written a strongly-worded letter to members of the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees in late February. According to the filing, Campbell said Mustain had been "systematically, maliciously and intentionally harassed and defamed off the field by individuals within the department and those closely associated with the Athletic Department.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
More of this story May 25, 2007
In a meeting with University of Arkansas system President Alan Sugg and a group of University of Arkansas Pine Bluff supporters on campus Wednesday, UAPB Chancellor Lawrence Davis, Jr. defended his decision not renew the contract of outgoing athletic director Craig Curry and said he would not reverse the move and reinstate Curry before or after his contract expires on June 30. The meeting was called after a petition was filed with Davis office by Pine Bluff attorney Gene McKissic on April 24... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
ON FOOTBALL: Nutt, Clinton should be able to relate May 14, 2007
McAfee reviewed the phone records and relayed his concerns to the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees. Searcy is home to Harding University, where Kenneth Starr went to school at one point. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Voters approve sales tax to fund courses at community college May 11, 2007
"We have made some promises during this campaign regarding new programs and further developments to be made at our Ashdown campus, and we fully intend to keep those promises," said Chancellor Frank Adams, chancellor of the school that is part of the University of Arkansas system. Adams said the civil engineering program will prepare students for careers in land use and surveying. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
UA Attorneys File Motion Friday May 5, 2007
John David Terry, a 42-year-old resident of Mount Ida, filed a lawsuit last Tuesday in Washington County against University of Arkansas Chancellor John White and University of Arkansas System President B. Alan Sugg. Terry is seeking for an independent investigation to look into what he believes is White's mishandling of a disparaging e-mail sent to former Arkansas quarterback Mitch Mustain by Teresa Prewett, Nutt's family friend. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Sheriff receives advisory board appointment from Governor May 2, 2007
The Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Arkansas System in Little Rock is designated to coordinate and manage all supervisory, managerial, and executive education for Arkansas law enforcement. Within their programs, officers throughout the state can be trained in specialized fields and continue their education. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Plantiff Hopes Lawsuit Prompts Investigation Apr 26, 2007
White and University of Arkansas System President B. Alan Sugg are named as the two defendants in the lawsuit, which was filed in Washington County. Sugg is named because the lawsuit alleges that no taxpayer dollars should be spent on White's salary unless an independent investigation takes place. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Bad news piles up for Arkansas basketball Apr 6, 2007
B. Alan Sugg, president of the University of Arkansas System, met with White and athletic director Frank Broyles on Wednesday. "I am reassured by today's briefing from Chancellor White and Coach Broyles, and I am confident about the future of our men's basketball program. I'm quite certain that we will secure an outstanding coach very soon," Sugg said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
UA hires Search Firm Apr 5, 2007
"I'm quite certain that we will secure an outstanding coach very soon," B. Alan Sugg, president of the University of Arkansas System, said in a statement released through the school. Stanley Reed, chairman of Arkansas' board of trustees, had no comment when reached at his home Wednesday night. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Two Arkansas players test positive for marijuana Apr 5, 2007
"B. Alan Sugg, president of the University of Arkansas System, met with White and athletic director Frank Broyles on Wednesday."I am reassured by today's briefing from Chancellor White and Coach Broyles, and I am confident about the future of our men's basketball program. I'm quite certain that we will secure an outstanding coach very soon," Sugg said.White and Broyles announced the school was turning to Parker Executive Search, a firm that helped Minnesota land Tubby Smith and has been helping... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Razorbacks tight-lipped on front-runner for coach Mar 29, 2007
"Speculation has centered on Texas Ah Billy Gillispie, who took the Aggies to the Sweet 16 this year. Arkansas fired Stan Heath on Monday, and attention immediately turned to Gillispie. At the time of Heath's firing, his staff was told Arkansas intended to pursue Gillispie and Kansas coach Bill Self, multiple sources told ESPN.com.But a source close to Gillispie said Broyles had yet to speak to Gillispie as of Tuesday afternoon. Sources close to Gillispie say he is waiting to see if a contract... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Arkansas admits Gillispie is a candidate for open coaching position Mar 29, 2007
Stanley Reed, chairman of the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees, confirmed today that Gillispie is a candidate. But Reed says Gillispie is not the only candidate. (KHOU.com, TX)
Clay Co. council plans to sponsor student art contest Mar 1, 2007
The Clay County Arts Council and Northeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative will hold a local student art contest in April in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Center of the University of Arkansas system s second annual Arts in the Air statewide art contest. Students from Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, Greene and Jackson Counties will exhibit their work at the Northeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative in Walnut Ridge and compete for a chance to display their work at the statewide Arts in the... (Clay County Democrat, AR)
U. of Ark. employees want benefits for domestic partners Feb 26, 2007
The University of Arkansas System provides health benefits to roughly 14,500 employees and retirees at four of its five four-year universities, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, the UA Cooperative Extension Service and one of its community colleges. Fayetteville campus students have access to a student health insurance plan that extends coverage to domestic partners, although students must pay 100 percent of their premium. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Arkansas trustees backing coach, athletic director Jan 27, 2007
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ADVA Optical Networking's FSP 3000RE Supports Grid Computing and High-Bandwidth Distance Learning at University of Arkansas Jan 16, 2007
the University is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and serves as the state's major center for liberal and professional education for more than 17,000 students. It is the oldest land-grant institution in the state. (Primezone Releases)
AP News Analysis: Huckabee says he's ready for national spotlight Jan 7, 2007
Then, there was his reaction to questioning about a proposal to transfer University of Arkansas System funds to pay for cancer and obesity research. Deciding to rescind $2 million he released to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Huckabee brushed aside concerns from legislators about the method for the projects' financing. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Huckabee rescinds $2 million for UAMS projects Jan 7, 2007
LITTLE ROCK - Outgoing Gov. Mike Huckabee says state money he had planned to use to help establish a cancer-research center in the University of Arkansas system will go somewhere prepared to accept it without the sort of qualms expressed by the university president. Huckabee on Thursday rescinded $2 million in funding for a center he announced last week after legislators objected to a proposed shuffling of university system dollars, and Alan Sugg, the system's president, called the method... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
UA officials want legislative OK on shifting funds Jan 4, 2007
LITTLE ROCK - University of Arkansas System President B. Alan Sugg on Wednesday called a plan to transfer state funds for researching diabetes and cancer flawed, but said he doesn't believe lawmakers' objections to the proposed shuffling of money will jeopardize the project. Sugg said UA officials would not spend any of the money set aside by Gov. Mike Huckabee last week and hopes to discuss with legislative leaders options for funding the projects. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Amendment 1 good for ASUN Nov 1, 2006
"These bonds are necessary to insure that our colleges and universities are well-funded, so that every child in Arkansas who desires can receive a quality in-state college education. Our institutions have pressing facility and technology needs that must be met for Arkansas schools to remain competitive with surrounding states. These technology improvements are necessary to enhance the quality of education in our state and help Arkansas schools remain competitive with surrounding states.... (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
No trace of GM rice, UA states Sep 23, 2006
University of Arkansas System Vice President for Agriculture Milo Shult today said that tests by an independent laboratory found no genetically modified rice in samples of breeder seed or foundation seed grown by the U of A system s Division of Agriculture over the past three years. The division is a major supplier of foundation rice seed to seed dealers. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Huckabee signs order Wed. placing education proposal on ballot Aug 10, 2006
The co-chairman of the campaign for the bonds, B. Alan Sugg, president of the University of Arkansas System, and University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin said Wednesday that, for months, they had been discussing the prospect of having voters consider the education bond package again. Hardin said the campaign for the bonds is already organizing and would soon begin television and newspaper advertisements. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Colleges pressing for higher education bonds on Nov. 7 ballot Aug 9, 2006
Stanley Reed, chairman of the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees, said university system leaders asked Huckabee to put the bond issue back before voters. "We're asking the governor to put it back on at that point in time," Reed said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Benton's Gaither graduates from Criminal Justice Institute program Jul 6, 2006
Each year, the institute, a division of the University of Arkansas System, and the FBI carefully select participants to attend Arkansas Leader, program officials said. The program is tailored to meet the educational needs of law enforcement heads of agencies and other criminal justice leaders. (Benton Courier, AR)
Legacy: A catalyst for change May 1, 2006
The university was West Arkansas Community College until 2001 when it was assumed into the University of Arkansas system. Professionally, it gives me an opportunity to go to a bigger school in a major metropolitan area, he said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Paul Beran recommended as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Apr 27, 2006
(April 24, 2006) In a statement released Monday to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith campus community, B. Alan Sugg, President of the University of Arkansas System, announced that he will recommend to the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas that Dr. Paul B. Beran be named as the next Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will meet with Dr. Beran in executive session at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, in the... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
