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Campus & Community

6 Things to Know About the Upgraded COVID-19 Stadium Testing Center

Friday, February 5, 2021, By Jen Plummer

The University conducted more than 100,000 COVID-19 tests in the fall semester. In the spring semester, the University’s Public Health Team expects to double, or even triple, that number. How will they do that? The team is expanding and optimizing…

Arts & Culture

School of Architecture Announces Spring 2021 Visiting Critics

Thursday, February 4, 2021, By Julie Sharkey

Each semester, upper-level architecture students participate in the visiting critic program that brings leading architects and scholars from around the world to the school. Four studios will be held on campus this spring. The School of Architecture is also offering…

STEM

GEM Program Provides Financing, Connections for Underrepresented Graduate Students in STEM

Thursday, February 4, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) is a partnership between corporations, government laboratories, research institutions and universities that enables underrepresented students to pursue graduate education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields….

Campus & Community

Check-in Information for Feb. 5-7 and Beyond

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students and Families: As you prepare to return to campus, we write to share with you a few last-minute reminders to ensure your check-in process proceeds smoothly. Outlined in this email are details on the following: Pre-Arrival Testing Requirement…

Media Tip Sheets

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, By News Staff

The news media are powerful players in the world of government transparency and public accountability. One important tool for ensuring public accountability is through invoking transparency mandates provided by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In 2020, news organizations and…

Campus & Community

Creative Writing Program Introduces New Undergraduate Degree

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, By Dan Bernardi

The Department of English’s signature creative writing program–home of the renowned M.F.A. in creative writing–will now offer a new bachelor of arts degree. Building on the nationally ranked master’s program, the new creative writing major and minor are open to…

Campus & Community

Important Winter Weather Information

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Though the spring semester is fast approaching, the weather remains wintry. This is a good time to remind our campus community of how we make decisions—and how you can stay up to date—regarding weather conditions…

The American Homefront Project

“Some Veteran Entrepreneurs Say Military Experience Is Helping Them Withstand The Pandemic”

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, By Lily Datz

Rosalinda Maury, director of applied research and analytics with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was interviewed for The American Homefront Project story “Some Veteran Entrepreneurs Say Military Experience Is Helping Them Withstand The Pandemic.” Maury, who leads research…

Arts & Culture

Light Work Launches 2021 With Aaron Turner Solo Exhibition

Tuesday, February 2, 2021, By Cjala Surratt

Light Work will exhibit more than 20 works by Arkansas-based photographer Aaron Turner in its first main gallery show of 2021. “Aaron Turner: Black Alchemy, Backwards/Forwards” will be on view in the Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery through March 4, 2021….

Campus & Community

Schine Student Center Through the Years

Monday, February 1, 2021, By News Staff

 As we usher in a new era at the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center, take a look back at the building’s memorable moments.