Higher Education

The university has an opening celebration planned for March 31, 2025.

Legislation that would overhaul the state’s higher education system awaits the governor’s signature following the approval of identical bills by the Arkansas Legislature on Monday.

Supporters of Arkansas ACCESS say it will spur education and workforce growth. Opponents say parts of the 123-page bill will disenfranchise students and educators. It could become law as early as this week.

Arkansas lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation that would overhaul the state’s higher education system.

At a meeting of the Legislative Black Caucus Monday, former State Sen. Linda Chesterfield offered notes on the positives and pitfalls of the sweeping higher education bill.

If passed, regional library system directors in Arkansas would no longer be required to hold a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.

The legislation, called Arkansas ACCESS, intends to reform “acceleration, common sense, cost, eligibility, scholarships, and standardization” in higher education policy.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced over $26 million in Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development, or HIRED, grants on Thursday.

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the selection of Jay Silveria as the UA System’s new president Monday.

An Arkansas lawmaker on Tuesday renewed his vow to file legislation to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s colleges and universities.