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Three University of Arkansas Students Named as Goldwater Scholars
For the sixth consecutive year, three University of Arkansas students have been awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. Rachel Thomas of Fort Smith, Whitney Gammill of Maumelle and Jordan Greenlee of Oak Ridge, Tenn., are among 321 students in the nation to be named Goldwater Scholars. They will each receive a $7,500 scholarship. All three are juniors and students in the university Honors College.
Posted April 3, 2008 at 11:24 AM by Web Administrator
UA Student Chosen as Truman Scholar
Olivia Meeks of Hot Springs is the latest University of Arkansas student chosen as a Truman Scholar by the members of the Truman Scholarship Foundation. Meeks is an Honors College Fellow, Economics Honors Scholar and a senior majoring in economics and political science in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
"Olivia Meeks has more than earned this honor through her strong intellect, her hard work, her wide-ranging interests and her boundless energy," said Chancellor John A. White. "Her academic accomplishments are obvious, but she has also demonstrated a passion for applying what she's learning to her community and to the world. Olivia is an outstanding example of what an Arkansas student can accomplish with an education at the University of Arkansas."
Posted March 26, 2008 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Research Opportunity for Honors Undergraduates
The HERMES program, a collaborative effort between the Honors College and the Environmental Dynamics Program (ENDY), is now taking applications.
This is a paid position that allows Honors College undergraduates to work as research assistants for ENDY and Biological Science PhD candidates. Applicants that are selected will receive a stipend in the amount of $4,400 plus funding for travel and conferences over a 9-month period. It should be stressed that travel will be required due to the fact that many of the research projects occur out of state.
Two meetings will be held next week for any students that are interested in earning money while doing research.
For more information, check out the HERMES website or contact Dr. Stephen K. Boss at sboss@uark.edu or John Dennis at jdennis@uark.edu
Posted February 25, 2008 at 9:41 AM by Web Administrator
Extended Deadline for Prestigious Fellowships
Due to inclement weather and school closings, the post-mark deadline for Prestigious Fellowships is now February 4, 2008. Please note that the online registration will only be available until 5:00 pm on February 4.
Posted February 1, 2008 at 9:08 AM by Web Administrator
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You can now subscribe to HNRC news, deadlines, and blogs via e-mail. Check out our RSS Feeds.
Posted January 11, 2008 at 9:55 AM by Web Administrator
Dr. Bodenhamer to be inducted
Dr. Lee Bodenhamer will be inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame on February 8, 2008.
Posted January 10, 2008 at 4:13 PM by Web Administrator
Qualifying students may now apply for the UA Prestigious Fellowships using two options.
Two options are now available to apply for the UA Prestigious Fellowships. You may apply online or with the paper application. Check out the eligibility requirements to apply.
Posted September 4, 2007 at 9:18 AM by Web Administrator
Amnesty International Reactivates UA Chapter
Amnesty International is a NGO, which undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights.
We're re-activating AI U of A chapter this year! If you are interested, please send e-mails to twakana@uark.edu.
Amnesty International is hosting a school supply drive for a homeless boy's shelter in New Orleans! Please take the time to buy a few school supplies and donate them. Math supplies are especially in great need (calculators, etc).
Boxes will be located in Mullin's Library and in the Multi Cultural Center in the Union.
Posted August 27, 2007 at 9:14 AM by Web Administrator
High school students can now register for convocation.
Register if you are a high school student interested in learning more about the University of Arkansas Honors College and our Prestigious Fellowships.
Posted August 9, 2007 at 4:14 PM by Web Administrator
Incoming Freshmen Awarded Honors College Fellowships
A total of 74 recent high school graduates will be entering the University of Arkansas this fall as Honors College Fellows. The students come from as near to the campus as northwest Arkansas, and as far away as Malaysia. They represent 10 states and bring a range of backgrounds and interests to campus that matches their geographic diversity.
Each Honors College fellow will receive funding totaling $50,000 over four years. That money covers tuition, room and board and allows for the purchase of a computer and books as well. The funds also can be combined with Honors College research and study abroad grants to broaden a student's educational opportunities.
More than 150 Honors College Fellowship finalists were interviewed in March with approximately 50 university faculty members taking part in those interviews. To qualify as finalist, students had to score at least a 32 on the ACT exam and have a 3.8 grade point average. Each student's application, letters of recommendation and courses of study were also extremely important in the selection process. The average GPA of the new class of fellows is 4.16; the average ACT score is 33.27.
"Each year I am amazed at the quality of applicants for the Honors College Fellowships," said University of Arkansas Chancellor John White. "Because these fellowships have attracted national attention and a stunning number of competitive applications, high grades and scores are not enough in themselves to single students out. The fellows in this new class are passionate, engaged, intellectually curious, and ready to take on new challenges. I greatly enjoyed meeting them this spring and look forward to the enormous energy they will bring to our campus this fall.
"I am also excited about what the fellows and our many stellar new freshmen will find when they hit campus in just a few short weeks," the chancellor added. "We have unrivaled research and study abroad opportunities awaiting them. We have a set of new colloquia available, an initiative funded by the Honors College and spearheaded by its dean, Bob McMath, and supported by all deans across campus. Real service-learning opportunities are an option and, of course, we have internships and co-ops open to all students. Great students, great programs - it promises to be an excellent mix."
Honors College Dean Bob McMath said these new fellows will find opportunities to match their abilities. "The Honors College staff and faculty are working hard to create a rich learning environment, and since we know that a good part of the students' education will come from what they learn from each other it is great to see how many different interests, perspectives, and passions they bring to the community. If we do our part, these students will make lasting contributions in our communities," McMath said.
Posted July 23, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Bodenhamer Fellowships Awarded for 2007
The University of Arkansas is awarding six Bodenhamer Fellowships to recent Arkansas high school graduates who will be entering the university in the fall 2007 semester.
The newest Bodenhamer fellows are Levi Bucao of Springdale, Hannah Henson of Hot Springs, Stuart Shirrell of Little Rock, Elizabeth Templeton of Fayetteville, Andrew Walchuk of Conway and Kathleen Williams of Jonesboro.
Bodenhamer Fellowships are worth up to $50,000 for four years of study or up to $62,500 for five years if the student is pursuing an accredited five-year degree program. The fellowship covers tuition and fees, room and board, the purchase of books and supplies, and additional benefits of the student's choice, such as study abroad, attendance at professional and educational conferences, research and special equipment.
Posted July 10, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Five Students Named Sturgis Fellows for 2007
Four Arkansas students and a fifth from Memphis, Tenn., will enter the University of Arkansas in August 2007 as Sturgis Fellows in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The Sturgis Fellowship, which awards each student $50,000 over four years, is the oldest fellowship at the university and among the most prestigious scholarships offered by any university in the country.
The 2007 Sturgis Fellows are Christopher Evans of Russellville, Elise Geraghty of Fort Smith, John Jolly of Greenbrier, David Koehler of Sherwood and Taylor Spicer of Memphis. They were chosen from more than 400 students who applied for the fellowships. Selections were based on the student's academic achievement, school involvement and volunteerism. Applicants were required to write two essays, submit a high school transcript, national test scores and letters of recommendation. Finalists were invited to campus for an interview, and a selection committee chose the five Sturgis fellows from that group.
“This year's group presented the committee with an extraordinary range of multi-talented students, and this diversity is amply represented by this talented group,” said Sidney Burris, director of the Fulbright College Honors Program and chair of the selection committee. “All of us are looking forward to their arrival here on campus.” He pointed out that the 2007 Sturgis class boasts an average composite score of 33 on the ACT and a 4.0 high school grade point average.
Posted July 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
New Boyer Fellow Selected
Robert Bryan Ivers, the son of Nina Ivers of Texarkana, Ark., and Barry Ivers of Golden, Colo., has been selected as the eighth Boyer Fellow in the Sam M. Walton College at the University of Arkansas.
In 1999, alumni Tommy and Sylvia Boyer established the Boyer Fellowship to encourage outstanding students to pursue an education in the Walton College.
The fellowship is designed to encourage and attract outstanding Arkansas students who want to study business at the university. To become a Boyer Fellow, the student must demonstrate financial need and the potential to be a leader. The gift commitment provides the student with $12,500 a year for tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel and special equipment.
Posted June 14, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
HNRC Ambassadors Receive Award
The Honors College Ambassadors received the Regional Organization of the Month award from the Residence Halls Association for March 2007. Kathryn Austin, the advisor for the Honors College Ambassadors, received the Regional Advisor of the Month award.
Posted April 18, 2007 at 10:23 AM by Web Administrator
Three UA Goldwater Scholars Named
Three University of Arkansas students have been named Barry M. Goldwater Scholars for 2007. All three are Honors College students in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. This is the twelfth consecutive year UA students have received the prestigious scholarship, bringing the university total to 36 Goldwater Scholars since the first scholarships were awarded in 1988.
This year's Goldwater scholars are Natalie Anderson, a junior biochemistry major from Springdale; Randy Carney, a senior chemistry major from Jacksonville; and Phillip Cleves, a junior biology major from Maumelle.
Posted April 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
UA Students get State Research Money
Forty-six University of Arkansas students were awarded State Undergraduate Research Fellowships for the 2006-2007 academic year. The grants will fund a variety of research projects in agriculture, architecture, the arts, business, engineering and the sciences.
This is the 10th year in a row that the university has led the state in the number of students receiving the SURF awards. The individual state grants ranged from $375 to $1,250, and together totaled $35,629.75. The university provided matching funds for each student. In addition, each student's faculty mentor received a $1,000 grant, and all but three students requested and received $400 for travel costs associated with their research projects. In all, the SURF grants to the university totaled $98,979.75.
"Faculty-student partnerships in research are critically important to us as an institution committed both to research and to teaching," said University of Arkansas Chancellor John White. "The SURF awards encourage this interaction so key in a student's intellectual and career development. That our students are applying in large number with strong faculty support means these important connections are being made."
Posted April 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
UA SIFE Team Places Top in Region
The University of Arkansas SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) team was named regional champion at the SIFE Regional Championship on March 30 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers, Ark. The team competed against 21 other colleges from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Louisiana, Iowa and Texas.
The UA SIFE organization is housed in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
The team will travel to the SIFE National Exposition in Dallas, Texas, on May 6-9 to compete against other four-year college SIFE teams for the United States championship.
Posted April 5, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Two Students Selected as Truman Finalists
The Harry S. Truman Foundation recently announced that two University of Arkansas Honors College juniors in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences have been selected as 2007 Truman Scholarship finalists. Cole Bockenfeld, an Honors College Fellow from Rogers, Ark., is majoring in political science and Middle East studies. Katie Fourmy, an Honors College Fellow from Fort Smith, Ark., is majoring in international relations and Spanish.
About 75 Truman Scholars are selected each year. Half of the scholars selected usually come from public institutions. Madeleine K. Albright, president of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, said that Truman Scholars are selected on the basis of leadership potential, intellectual ability and likelihood of "making a difference."
Each scholarship provides $30,000 to the recipient to be used toward graduate study. Scholars also receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at premier graduate institutions. They are also exposed to leadership training, career and graduate school counseling, and special internship opportunities within the federal government.
Posted March 26, 2007 at 12:15 PM by Web Administrator
Grant application available
The Honors College Undergraduate Research Grant is available for the June 15 deadline.
Posted March 21, 2007 at 1:47 PM by Web Administrator
Fellowship Finalist Interviews
The Fellowship Finalist Interview Times are now availalbe.
Posted February 23, 2007 at 4:21 PM by Web Administrator
Fellowship Finalist Itinerary
The Fellowship Finalist itinerary is now available.
Posted February 22, 2007 at 3:45 PM by Web Administrator
Confirmation form now available
The Prestigious Fellowship interview confirmation form is now available.
Posted February 15, 2007 at 5:00 PM by Web Administrator
Finding Science in Finding Nemo
Discussion by Dr. Michael Berumen. Door prizes will be given out and free snacks will be available. Located in the Pomfret Classroom at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, February 6.
Posted February 6, 2007 at 1:20 PM by Web Administrator
Summer Residential Mentor Job Opportunity
July 2nd - July 28th, the University of Arkansas Summer Institute for Gifted and Talented Scholars will need mentors for 130 8th - 10th graders. The position will offer a salary of $1200 plus free room and board. Mentor applicants must have at least 30 credit hours by the end of the semester, a positive attitude, the willingness to interact with diverse grops, student leadership, previous residential living experience, and good academic standing.
Deadline: March 9th or until all positions are filled
Apply online at Pre-College Programs. For questions, please call 479-575-3553 or e-mail gifted@uark.edu.
Posted February 5, 2007 at 1:14 PM by Web Administrator
Fellowship Deadlines
Due to the weather and several school cancellations across Arkansas, three important scholarship deadlines have been extended. The applications for Honors College fellowships, academic scholarships, and alumni scholarship have all been extended from February 1st to Monday, February 5th. Please remember that this is a postmark deadline. We hope that this effort will compensate for any unforeseen delays as a result of the weather. Please be advised that the online and printable applications will be closing as of 1:00 pm CST Friday, February 2. The extension is intended to allow students who have already begun the application process to finalize any paperwork.
Posted February 2, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Honors College RSS
The Honors College will now post news and deadlines in RSS Feeds. You can use these feeds to create live bookmarks in your browser and never miss another deadline or event.
Posted January 29, 2007 at 9:11 AM by Web Administrator
Piano Classics
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:30 PM, Pomfret Hall-The Honors College and the Music Department are having the Piano Classics event on President's Day. For philanthropy, admission is free to students, faculty, and the public. Seating limited to 400, RSVP online at http://pianoclassics.co.nr
Piano Classics on YouTube
Posted January 4, 2007 at 11:45 AM by Web Administrator
Work/Research Opportunity
Four or five Honors College students are welcome to work with Steve Sheppard, a member of the HC faculty in law and in political science, compiling indexes for a new law dictionary. The work is paid at $8 per hour. He will need students over break and, depending on how the work goes, next semester. The work requires access to a computer with a fast internet connection. It does not require knowledge of the law, although interest in law is a bonus.
Interested students should write directly to Professor Sheppard, sheppard@uark.edu.
Posted December 21, 2006 at 3:30 PM by Web Administrator
Work-study positions available
Students eligible for work-study may apply by contacting the Honors College office at 575-7678 or honors@uark.edu. We will work with your class schedule to set hours within our office hours M-F 8am-5pm.
Posted September 6, 2006 at 4:56 PM by Web Administrator
New Website
The new website is live! Please take a look around. Let us know what you think! :)
Posted June 19, 2006 at 6:45 PM by Web Administrator
Honors College Convocation
Registering for Honors College Convocation has never been easier. If you are a prospective student, you can fill out an online form to signup.
Posted May 31, 2006 at 10:10 AM by Web Administrator
2006 Goldwater Scholars Named
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -Three University of Arkansas students were named recipients of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for 2006. This is the eighth consecutive year UA students have claimed the prestigious scholarship, bringing the university total to 33 Goldwater scholars since the program was established in 1988.
The three UA Fulbright College Honors students named to this year's list are Rebecca Adair, a Chancellor's Scholar majoring in biophysical chemistry, from Joplin, Mo.; Hannah DeBerg, a physics major and Bodenhamer Fellow, from North Little Rock; and Aireal Haley, a Chancellor's Scholar from Springdale, majoring in biochemistry. All three juniors are participating in the Honors College. read the full story
Posted May 11, 2006 at 3:37 PM by Web Administrator
New Honors Program to Study Mars
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, in partnership with the Honors College, will begin a new program in the fall 2006 semester to help undergraduate honors students obtain research experience in the field of space and planetary science. The students will work with researchers and faculty members in the space center on a research project of their interest. The theme for the 2006-2007 academic year will be Mars. read the full story
Posted May 1, 2006 at 3:44 PM by Web Administrator
Two UA Students Selected as Truman Scholar Finalists
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Harry S. Truman Foundation recently announced that two University of Arkansas juniors in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences have been selected as 2006 Truman Scholarship finalists. Whitney Haynes, a Chancellor's Scholar from Morrilton, Ark., is majoring in journalism, international relations, and European. Dwayne Bensing, an Honors College Fellow from West Fork, Ark., is majoring in communication and political science. Both students are members of the Honors College. read the full story
Posted March 17, 2006 at 3:52 PM by Web Administrator
Two University of Arkansas Sturgis Fellows Receive Gates Cambridge Scholarships
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Two University of Arkansas Honors College seniors are among only 40 nationwide to receive 2006 Gates Cambridge Scholars. Lance Owen, a senior music major from Fort Smith, Ark., and David Deitz, a biochemistry, political science, and philosophy major from Little Rock, Ark., will begin graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in October of 2006. "I am very proud of David and Lance, not just because they have each won one of the world's most prestigious post-graduate scholarships, but also because of their willingness to reach high, to envision great possibilities, and to do the work required to achieve such recognition," said Chancellor John A. White. "Nationally, only 40 Gates Cambridge Scholars are selected, so the odds are always tough, but our students are not intimidated. Look at the company they keep. Seven other institutions in the country have multiple Gates recipients: Princeton, Northwestern, Berkeley, Harvard, MIT, Yale, and the U.S. Military Academy. Our students are clearly competing with the best." read the full story
Posted February 14, 2006 at 1:06 PM by Web Administrator
University of Arkansas Leads State with 54 SURF Awards
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Arkansas led the state with 54 students being named as award recipients of 2005-06 State Undergraduate Research Fellowships. UA students set an overall record one year ago, when 39 students were named SURF award recipients.
The SURF program was created in 1992 with a start-up grant from the National Science Foundation and is intended to foster active student/mentor relationships. After two years, funding for the fellowships shifted from the science foundation to the state of Arkansas.
"The SURF program supports an essential partnership between faculty and students," Chancellor John White said. "Our faculty members embrace the opportunity to involve undergraduates in their research. This is only a portion of the undergraduate research conducted on our campus. We take great pride in our students' involvement in the creation of new questions, new ideas and new solutions through this and other undergraduate research programs. These hands-on experiences will prove mutually beneficial to faculty members and students." read the full story
Posted February 9, 2006 at 3:48 PM by Web Administrator
Summer 2005 work-study positions availabe in the Honors College
We are looking for 2-3 students, who qualify for summer work study, to work 10 hours per week, summer session 1 and/or 2. Please call 479-575-7678 to inquire. To find out if you qualify for summer work study, contact the Financial Aid Office at 575-3806
Posted August 1, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Three UA Students Selected as 2005 Barry Goldwater Scholars
Three University of Arkansas students were named recipients of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for 2005. This is the seventh consecutive year UA students have claimed the prestigious scholarship, bringing the university's total to 30 Goldwater scholars since the program was established in 1988. The three UA students named to this year's list are Joshua Liu, a Chancellor's Scholar from Fayetteville majoring in chemistry; Rohitha Sriramaratnan, an Honors College Fellow from New Zealand majoring in biochemistry; and Justin Vines, an Honors College Fellow from Little Rock majoring in physics. All students are juniors within the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and participants in the Honors College.
Posted May 5, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Honors College Scholar Receives 2005 Henry Woods Student Leadership Award
N. Wesley Hunt, a senior from Fordyce, was named the 2005 recipient of the Henry Woods Student Leadership Award, which recognizes one outstanding student leader and his or her contributions to the University of Arkansas campus community. Hunt, an Honors College Scholar and member of the Student Fee Review Board, is a graduating senior in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences majoring in history. He is the sixth recipient of this award and will receive a $750 scholarship for the spring semester.
Posted April 20, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Hodges Named 2005 Morris K. Udall Scholar
Fayetteville, AR, Wednesday April 20, 2005 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Tory Hodges, a junior Bodenhamer Fellow from Alpena, Ark., has been named a recipient of a Morris K. Udall Scholarship. She joins 79 other students nationally as the 2005 class of Udall Scholars. Hodges is an honors agricultural business major in the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences. She is currently studying abroad at Oxford University.
Posted April 20, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
St. Clair Named 2005 Truman Scholar
Catherine St. Clair, a junior Bodenhamer Fellow from Little Rock, Ark., joins 74 other students nationwide as the 2005 class of Truman Scholars. St. Clair is majoring in international business with a marketing emphasis in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. She is also pursuing a degree in French and is currently studying abroad in LeMans, France.
Posted April 8, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
University of Arkansas Attracts Best and Brightest with Growing Number of Freshman Merit Scholars
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Tue, March 29, 2005- For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Arkansas has moved up among colleges and universities that attract the most National Merit Scholars. Statistics issued by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. and published in the Feb. 25 edition of "The Chronicle of Higher Education" rank the university 47th among public and private institutions, tied with Dartmouth College, Grinnell College and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, with 47 scholarships awarded in 2004. The university was 18th among the top 20 public institutions in the number of scholars. Among public Southeastern Conference institutions, it ranked third.
Posted March 29, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Four University of Arkansas Students Named Truman Scholarship Finalists
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Tuesday March 1, 2005- All four of the students nominated by the University of Arkansas for the 2005 Truman Scholarships have been selected as finalists, the Harry S Truman Foundation recently announced. The four UA students selected as Truman finalists are juniors, Curtis "C.J." Atkins, Catherine St. Clair, Tory Hodges and Hunter Riley. All four students are members of the Honors College. "I've had the pleasure of getting to know each of these students, and I congratulate them on their selection as finalists for such a prestigious scholarship," said Chancellor John A. White. "C.J., Catherine, Tory and Hunter have each enjoyed highly successful academic careers at the university and abroad, but they have also dedicated themselves to public service, which is strongly considered when awarding the Truman Scholarship. Each of them is certainly worthy of this distinction."
Posted March 1, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
University of Arkansas Leads State with 38 Undergraduate Research Awards
For the eighth consecutive year, the University of Arkansas led the state with 38 students being named as award recipients of 2004-05 State Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF). UA students set an overall record one year ago, when 39 students were named SURF award recipients. The SURF program was created in 1992 with a start-up grant from the National Science Foundation and is intended to foster active student/mentor relationships. After two years, funding for the fellowship shifted from the science foundation to the state of Arkansas. "Having almost 40 students named SURF award recipients two years in a row is tangible evidence of the University of Arkansas fulfilling its vision of being a student-centered research university," Chancellor John White said. "I am pleased our faculty members are encouraging undergraduate students to engage in research and development.
Posted January 18, 2005 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
UA Student Selected as a Rhodes District Finalist
Aletha Edmondson, a University of Arkansas Honors College student majoring in history and Russian studies in the Fulbright College of Arts and Science and native of Rogers, Ark., recently joined more than 100 students to participate in Rhodes Scholarship interviews as a district finalist. Edmondson traveled to Atlanta, Ga., with other finalists from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. More than 900 top students applied for Rhodes Scholarships from across the country, and the 32 Rhodes Scholars were named Saturday, Nov. 20.
Posted November 24, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Barry Goldwater Scholarships Are Available In Math, Science And
Wednesday November 17, 2004. Sophomore and juniors majoring in math, science and engineering are encouraged to apply for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. The campus deadline is December 10. Applications are due by 5 p.m. in the Honors College Office, Admin. 418. You do not have to be an honors student to apply. Sophomores and juniors with a 3.7 or higher, who have had some research experience, are competitive. Goldwater Scholars are expected to pursue advanced degrees in science, mathematics and engineering. Candidates who intend to study medicine are eligible if they plan a career in research rather than a career in private medical practice. Applicants must by U.S. citizens, resident aliens or U.S. nationals. For more information and to download an application, see the Goldwater Web site at http://www.act.org/goldwater. Applications cannot be submitted independently, but must be nominated by the institution. The university can nominate four students. Last year, three were awarded the scholarship, bringing the UA total to 27 Goldwater Scholars since 1990. For assistance with the application, please contact the Office of Post-Graduate Fellowships in the Honors College (575-7678).
Posted November 17, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Four UA Students to Interview for Rhodes Scholarship
Four University of Arkansas students will interview at the state Rhodes competition Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Capitol Hotel in Little Rock. Candidates Heather Claney of Plano, Texas; Aletha Edmondson of Rogers; Ehrin Hartz of Sherwood; and Emily Puckett of Fayetteville are Honors College seniors from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Posted November 16, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Workshop to be Held for Students Planning to Apply for NSF Graduate Fellowships
Tuesday September 21, 2004-The Office of Post-Graduate Fellowship will hold a workshop for seniors and first-year graduate students planning to apply for a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 22, in Giffels Auditorium in Old Main. These fellowships cover fields in mathematics, science, engineering and social sciences. Susan Burkett, as UA associate professor in electrical engineering and a member of an NSF selection committee, will discuss the nut and bolts of the application process, and will provide helpful strategies for applying successfully. NSF stipends are $27,500 for a 12-month tenure and can be renewed for three years. In addition to the funds for stipend payments, the NSF provides the fellowship institution, on behalf of each fellow, a cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year. For more information on NSF awards or the National Science Foundation, log onto their Web site at www.nsf.gov. This year five UA students - a record number - received 2004 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowships, and six also received honorable mentions. For more information, contact Suzanne McCray in the Honors College at 575-7678.
Posted September 21, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
SURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS INFORMATIONAL MEETING Wednesday Sept. 15.
The Office of Post-Graduate Fellowship and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs are hosting an information meeting on Wednesday, September 15, at 4:30 in Science Engineering Room 408, for students interested in applying for SURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships. The state will award fifty grants again this year. Last year 39 U of A students received funding. Students must have completed 30 or more hours toward their degree at the time of funding, have at least a 3.25 gpa, and be US citizens or permanent residents. We will also discuss the Honors College Undergraduate Research Grants at this meeting. Students must be members of the Honors College for this particular award (but not the SURF). International honors students are eligible for the Honors College Undergraduate Research Grant. Proposals for both the SURF and the Honors College Undergraduate Research Grants should be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2004 in Admin 418. Examples of successful applications will be available at the meeting. For more information, students should contact the Honors College Office at 575-7678.
Posted September 9, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Office of Post-Grad Fellowships to Host Weekend Workshop
Thursday August 26, 2004-The UA Office of Post-Graduate Fellowships will a free weekend scholarship application workshop Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 28-29) at Roaring River Park in Cassville, Missouri for students interested in applying for the Marshall, Rhodes or Gates Cambridge Scholarship, awarded for graduate study in the UK. Students interested in the Fulbright Scholarships are also encouraged to attend. Students applying this fall should be planning a graduate program in the fall of 2005 and should have a 3.7 or higher. Any major is eligible. Students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program may apply as long as they do not have graduate degrees. The Marshall Scholarship application is now on-line so this workshop should prove helpful in acquainting applicants with the new process. Lunch and lodging will be provided. Transportation will also be available. Students interested in participating in the workshop should call the Honors College at 575-7678 to make reservations. An itinerary, driving instructions, and additional information can be found on the Honors College web page: www.honorscollege.uark.edu. Students, who are unable to attend, but would like to apply for one of these scholarship should contact the Honors College Office.
Posted August 26, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
AP Courses Give Students a Head Start in College
Advanced Placement classes offer high school students the opportunity to experience college-level class work while earning college credits - and saving money. "People should be aware that AP courses can actually save them money in college," said Marcia Imbeau, associate professor of education and director of the gifted and talented program at the University of Arkansas. "Some kids start college as sophomores, not freshman, because they took so many AP courses." Not only does that put students ahead academically, it benefits them financially - shaving up to year off their college bills.
Posted August 16, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
University of Arkansas Announces Recipients of First Silas Hunt
The University of Arkansas recently announced that 66 entering freshmen will constitute the inaugural class of Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholars. Scholarship amounts vary between $5,000 and $8,000 annually. Recipients are eligible for renewal over a period of four years. Hunt scholarships are funded by a combination of state and private monies. "These scholarships are named for a true pioneer of the University of Arkansas and serve as a positive stride toward enhancing diversity within the student body," said Chancellor John A. White. We have a wonderful collection of students representing our inaugural group of Hunt Scholars. It is a pleasure to see how these young men and women prepare themselves to meet the challenges and opportunities offered here at the university."
Posted August 11, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Skaggs Oxford Program Names First Scholars
By Mika Ono Benedyk, August 2, 2004-Graduate students Erin Scherer and Joanna Rawling will be the first two participants in the Skaggs Oxford Scholarships Program, a joint graduate program in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry at The Scripps Research Institute in the United States and Oxford University in Great Britain. The Skaggs Oxford program provides the opportunity for students to take advantage of scientific expertise and facilities at both institutions,? says Scherer, a second-year Scripps Research graduate student in the Burton lab. ?During a recent trip to Oxford, I met with several faculty members from the Biochemistry Department and associated departments. I was impressed by the number of potential collaborators, the flexibility of the program, and the academic environment.? Scherer, who earned her B.S. summa cum laude in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas, is currently investigating broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV, work that is relevant to the generation of an AIDS vaccine. Outside the lab, Scherer dances ballet in classes at the California Ballet School, and enjoys outdoor activities, such as sportsfishing, camping and hiking.
Posted August 2, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Fulbright College Names Sturgis Fellows for 2004
Seven freshman students have been awarded premier Sturgis Fellowships at the University of Arkansas, worth $50,000 for four years. The incoming freshman class for fall 2004 will include Elaine Christman of Prairie Grove, Ark.; James Covington of Fayetteville, Ark.; Jessica Middleton of Flower Mound, Texas; Clark Smith of Conway, Ark.; Christine Snyder of Rogers, Ark.; John Terry of Fort Smith, Ark.; and Anna Worsham of Houston. "The 2004 class of Sturgis Fellows once again represents some of the most accomplished students in Arkansas and in the nation. Every student who applied was impressive, many of them leaders in their high schools and active in their communities," said Donald R. Bobbitt, dean of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Posted May 27, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Record Number of UA Students Receive National Science Foundation
Five University of Arkansas students - a record number - received 2004 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowships, while six others received recognition as honorable mentions. The five 2004 NSF Graduate Fellows are Michael Berumen, Robin Prince, Matthew Whitley, Peter Njuguna and Lara Douglas. The six UA students earning honorable mention are recent graduates Matt Doyle in computer science from Fayetteville, Ark.; Diana Dunn, a Sturgis Fellow in mathematics from Douglasville, Ga.; Matt Lohse, a Sturgis Fellow in biochemistry from Ft. Smith, Ark.; Brian Sawyer, a Chancellor's Scholar in mathematics and physics from Pine Bluff, Ark.; Eric Skaug, a Sturgis Fellow in computer science from Jonesboro, Ark.; and Amber Straughn, a Chancellor's Scholar in physics from Bee Branch, Ark.
Posted May 25, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
University of Arkansas Students Win Record Number of Fulbright
Funded by Fulbright Scholarship awards for international study and exchange, seven UA students-a record number-soon will travel to Costa Rica, France, Germany and Austria as teaching and research assistants in local schools, honing their language skills and immersing themselves in Spanish, French and German culture. Fulbright College students Lori Bailey, John Bailey, Diana Dunn, Bri Hook and Christy Hunt won competitive German Teaching Awards from the Fulbright Scholarship Program. Ben Austrin-Willis won a Fulbright scholarship to teach in France, and Philip Tanimoto won a Fulbright scholarship as a research assistant in Costa Rica.
Posted May 18, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Three UA Students Selected as 2004 Barry Goldwater Scholars
Three University of Arkansas students have been named recipients of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for 2004. This is the sixth consecutive year UA students have claimed the prestigious scholarship, bringing the university total to 27 Goldwater Scholars since the program was established in 1988. The three UA students named to this year's list are Rebecca K. Claus, a Sturgis Fellow majoring in physics and mechanical engineering from Tower City, N.D.; David J. Deitz, a Sturgis Fellow majoring in biophysical chemistry and political science from Little Rock; and Kristin M. Fitzgibbon, a Chancellor's Scholar majoring in geology from Little Rock. All students are juniors participating in the Honors College. Rebecca Claus is currently studying abroad in Australia.
Posted April 8, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
Undergraduate Research Grants Informational Meeting
Students interested in applying for undergraduate research monies are encouraged to attend an application preparation meeting on Monday, April 5 at 4:00 p.m. in the Reynold's Center. The meeting will cover the application process for the SURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships and the Honors College Undergraduate Research Grants. You should starting getting organized now if you plan to apply for SURF or for Honors College undergraduate research funding in October. At the meeting, we will review the research proposal, letters of recommendation, timelines, and other forms. The Honors College Undergraduate Research Grant has a new on line cover sheet that we will explain as well. Mentors are also encouraged to attend. For more information contact the Honors College Office at 575-7678.
Posted March 24, 2004 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
SUZANNE MCCRAY NAMED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FELLOWSHIPS
At this summer's National Association of Fellowships Advisors Conference held in Denver, Colorado, University of Arkansas Honors College Associate Dean Suzanne McCray was named president. More than 250 member institutions and scholarship foundations attended the conference titled Beyond Winning: National Competitions and the Student Experience. "Participating in the National Association of Fellowships Advisors (NAFA) has been very rewarding," said Suzanne McCray, who also serves as the director of the Office of Post-Graduate Fellowships. "NAFA is a great resource of information and support. The foundations have been extremely helpful in providing access to these elite scholarships to talented students at all universities, and the University of Arkansas wants to be right there reminding all concerned that our students are among the best in the country."
Posted September 2, 2003 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
INCOMING FRESHMAN CLASS OF PRESTIGIOUS HONORS COLLEGE FELLOWS NAMED
Seventy-five nationally competitive high school seniors have accepted University of Arkansas Honors College Fellowships. Each will receive funding totaling $50,000 over four years, covering tuition, room and board and allowing for the purchase of a computer as well as monies for study abroad and other important educational opportunities. That these talented students have chosen the University of Arkansas is one of the results of the generosity of the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation of Bentonville. $75 million of the historic $300 million dollar gift given in April of last year to the University was used to endow the Honors College Fellowships. The program will eventually include 300 Fellows. In the fall, this new class will bring the current number to 135. "What a pleasure it is to see these bright, eager faces coming in for summer orientation," Chancellor John A. White said. "These young men and women represent the best academic talent our state, region, and country have to offer. Many distinguished colleges and universities have been trying to recruit them. Fortunately for our state, they have chosen to attend the University of Arkansas, where they will find educational opportunities equal to the best our nation has to offer."
Posted June 23, 2003 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ONE OF FOUR NATIONALLY SELECTED AS TRUMAN FOUNDATION HONOR INSTITUTION
The University of Arkansas is one of four institutions of higher learning nationally to be selected as a Year 2002 Truman Foundation Honor Institution Award recipient, according to the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation of Washington, D.C. The award recognizes the University as one of the highest performing institutions in the 27-year history of the scholarship program, which is designed to recognize and encourage the nation?s most outstanding students who aspire to careers in government and public service. "This is a high honor for the University of Arkansas, and we are grateful for such recognition from this distinguished foundation," said Chancellor John A. White. "It?s a strong testament to the rising academic quality and reputation of the University and the ability of our students to compete successfully with the nation?s very best students."
Posted May 2, 2002 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator
DEANS NAMED TO LEAD PROPOSED UA HONORS COLLEGE
Two University of Arkansas administrators have been appointed to top leadership posts in the proposed undergraduate honors college, pending approval of the college by the UA Board of Trustees on June 6. Chancellor John A. White has named Bob Smith, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, as interim dean designate. Beginning July 1, Smith will serve in that post until a permanent dean is appointed. A national search for the permanent "founding" dean is expected to begin later this year. White also named Suzanne McCray, director of the Office of Post-Graduate Fellowships, as associate dean designate, effective July 1. "There is nothing so important to the University of Arkansas as getting the new honors college off the ground in good order, and effective leadership early on will be key to that process," White said. "In his two years as provost, Bob Smith has done excellent work inside the institution as our chief academic officer and outside the institution as executive secretary of the 2010 Commission, which is dedicated to improving public understanding and support of the University's key role in the state's future. "Suzanne McCray has been brilliant in her leadership of the University's Office of Post-Graduate Fellowships. Her commitment, energy, and intelligence have had a profound influence on our undergraduates' stellar performance over the last several years in winning record numbers of prestigious national scholarships, such as Barry Goldwater Scholarships and Harry S. Truman Scholarships."
Posted April 29, 2002 at 8:00 AM by Web Administrator