MONTICELLO, Ark. — On June 23, Lieutenant Adam Barnes of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) University Police Department (UPD) heard a radio call regarding a choking infant at an off‑campus apartment near UAM. Arriving in under a minute, Lt. Barnes was soon joined by Monticello Police Department Officer Evans Ferguson. With no ambulance…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Rodeo Team is gearing up for a thrilling season as the 2025 Ozark Region Fall Rodeo schedule has officially been announced. UAM students, alumni, and fans alike will have multiple opportunities this fall to support the team as they compete across the region. The five-event…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Arkansas Archeological Survey’s UAM Research Station will host open lab days each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., inviting the public to visit, learn, and volunteer in archeological activities. This Wednesday will be particularly special, as it marks the first lab day with the station’s new assistant, Sunni. Participants can…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has been awarded a grant of $800,000 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to fund the second phase of a two-part renovation of the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC). Built in 1954 and previously used as the Student Union Building, the…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Investment Club has received a $30,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the new Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), an initiative launching this fall that will provide club members with real-world experience in investing in financial markets, conducting financial analyses…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Sunni Deb Weaver, a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), has officially joined the Arkansas Archeological Survey’s UAM Research Station as a full-time archeological assistant. Weaver earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from UAM in May 2025. She is…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will offer a fall 2025 class registration event on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22, for all new and returning students. Any student who plans to attend UAM’s Monticello campus, the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) or the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) is invited…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reaffirmed the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s (UAM) accreditation through the 2034-35 academic year. The reaffirmation follows a comprehensive review and on-site visit in February by a five-member peer review team. The team’s positive recommendation was approved by the HLC’s Institutional Actions Council. “This reaffirmation confirms…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has officially launched its Legacy Campaign, a bold fundraising effort aimed at enhancing athletic facilities across campus. The campaign seeks to recruit 250 donors, each pledging $1,000 annually, to generate $250,000 per year in support of key renovation projects. By achieving this goal, the UAM…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has been named an Opportunity College and University (OCU) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction places UAM among a select group of 479 colleges and universities — roughly 16 percent nationwide — recognized for their commitment to promoting student success. UAM…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) will hold its commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2025 on Tuesday, June 24, at 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center on the Monticello campus. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Over 150 graduates will be recognized with the awarding…
Article submitted MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Music Building at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), formerly known as the Fine Arts Building, has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The designation recognizes the building’s architectural and historical significance, affirming its value as a…
Article submitted FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Satellite data used by archaeologists to find traces of ancient ruins hidden under dense forest canopies can also be used to improve the speed and accuracy to measure how much carbon is retained and released in forests. By John LovettUniversity of Arkansas System Division of AgricultureArkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Understanding…
Vet School Bound: Two UAM Students further their education with acceptance to veterinary school Article submitted MONTICELLO, Ark. — Two Pre-Vet students from the University of Arkansas at Monticello are headed to one of the top veterinary schools in the region. Lifetime friends Jayden Grider and Ruthann Corker have both been accepted into the Louisiana…
WARREN, Ark. – Ericca Corker, a lifelong resident of Warren, is serving as a summer intern at the Bradley County Extension Office, where she is gaining valuable hands-on experience in agriculture extension and 4-H programming. Corker is the daughter of Jamie and Eric Corker and has been actively involved in 4-H for the past six…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Weevil Jumpstart Program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will offer a full campus housing scholarshipto eligible first-time freshman students in July 2025 who enroll in six credit hours during the Summer II session as part of the program. Classes will run from July 1 to July 31. Launched in…
Article submitted by UAM MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has received multiple endowments through a grant from the Windgate Foundation totaling $6,240,000, the largest gift to the UAM Foundation in university history. The funding will target two critical areas: need-based scholarships and enhancements to the UAM School of Education and…
