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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