Did you know the University of Arkansas at Monticello, McGehee Campus operates an accredited school for the training of heavy equipment operators right here in Warren? It’s not a secret and has been located here for a number of years, yet it seems many people are unaware of the school and what it can provide. When a…
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UAM announces Spencer as Associate Vice Chancellor of Program Development, Assessment, and Distance Learning
Monticello, Arkansas – Mark Spencer, the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Arkansas at Monticello since 2005, has been named Associate Vice Chancellor for Program Development, Assessment, and Distance Learning. He began serving in his new position on Jan. 1. During his time as dean, he led the revision…
UAM Chancellor addresses mask resolution
Dear UAM community, We continue to be concerned about protecting the health and safety of faculty, students and staff in light of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant. The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees’ resolution regarding masks/face coverings continues to be in effect. Students, faculty, staff and guests, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks/face…
UAM College of Technology-Crossett Practical Nursing Class of 2021 achieves 100% pass rate on NCLEX-PN Exam
Monticello, Arkansas – The June 2021 graduates of the Practical Nursing Technical Certificate Program at the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) recently achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The NCLEX-PN exam is an examination offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) for…
UAM awarded $150,000 grant for nursing program upgrades
Monticello, Arkansas – The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas awarded a $150,000 grant to the University of Arkansas at Monticello to provide funding for the Nursing Simulation: Healthcare Across the Lifespan program. The grant period will begin January 1, 2022, and end December 15, 2022. UAM professors Karen Hyatt and Sharon Walters…
Five-year plan turned into 34 years at UA-Monticello for retiring agriculture professor Paul Francis
Monticello, Arkansas – What started with a plan to move on in five years turned into a three-decade love affair between Professor Paul B. Francis and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Francis is set to retire after 34 years at UAM and 37 years as an agricultural educator and soil scientist. “I came to…
UAM December Commencement adjusted for forecasted inclement weather
Monticello, Arkansas – Due to forecasted inclement weather, the University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold its mid-year commencement exercises on Friday, Dec. 10, in the Steelman Field House. Commencement will be split into two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for the 10 a.m. ceremony and 11:15…
UAM conducts emergency-preparedness drill
UAM recently conducted an emergency-preparedness drill simulating an active-shooter scenario. Afterwards, a release was sent out to students and staff once again explaining the days events. Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, UPD conducted an emergency-preparedness drill from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on November 24, 2021. The exercise took place at the Fred J. Taylor…
Your chance to win $10k in UAM Half Court Challenge
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department would like to announce the UAM $10K Half Court Challenge, sponsored by Union Bank! Each home game, beginning Dec. 4th, current UAM students will have two opportunities to enter for a chance to win a minimum of $100 dollars if chosen for the 3-PT Contest. Students can…
Blossoms fall in season opener
Jefferson City, Missouri – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team falls in their first contest of the year Friday 85-72 to Upper Iowa University. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading buckets, but the Blossoms trailed 25-21 at the end of the quarter after the Peacocks scored in…
Weevils start the season off with a win
Kansas City, Missouri – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team came out strong as they take down Lincoln University of Missouri Saturday. The Weevils held the Blue Tigers to the very end of the match, eventually taking the victory, 73-67. The first half was a back-and-forth affair as the lead changed hands…
UAM celebrates fall Arbor Day
Monticello, Arkansas – The University of Arkansas at Monticello recognizes the importance of a tree. UAM is home to the state’s only college forestry program, and much of southeast Arkansas’ economy is dependent on the forest and timber industry. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the UAM campus is a Tree Campus…
Weevils fall to ECU on Senior Day
Monticello, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team struggled to hold off the East Central University offense in their tenth game of the season Saturday. The Weevils fell behind early and were unable to recover falling 35-10 to the Tigers in their final home game of the season. UAM moves to 4-6…
Weevils couldn’t stop the Storm
Durant, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team struggled to handle the Southeastern Oklahoma State offense in their ninth game of the season Saturday. The Weevils fell behind early and were unable to recover falling 34-14 to the Savage Storm in Durant, Oklahoma. UAM moves to 4-4 on the season after the…
UAM falls short to #4 Harding
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team dropped its Week 8 match up to #4 Harding University Saturday. The UAM defense struggled to stop the Tigers when they made pushed down the field, ultimately losing the game 64-7. Demilon Brown did everything in his power to give the Weevils a chance…
UAM crowns strolling queen
Monticello Ark- There wasn’t much time to celebrate for J’Naya Brown after being named the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Homecoming Queen Saturday. Brown, a senior from Rison, Arkansas, majoring in exercise science, was committed to participating in a “Strolling Contest” at the fine arts auditorium. The stroll-off is defined as a rhythmic, synchronized walk…
Tigers shut out Weevils to secure 13th consecutive winning season
MONTICELLO, Arkansas – The 11th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team was firing on all cylinders on Saturday with a 34-0 road win over Arkansas-Monticello. The win marks Ouachita’s first shutout victory of the season, the first since beating East Central 42-0 in week four of the 2018 season. Saturday’s win over UAM (4-3) also secures…
UAM inducts 2020 and 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame classes
MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello welcomed six new members, and two athletic teams to its Athletic Hall of Fame with its banquet this evening. The six new inductees include Kevin Craft (’00), John Tatum (’81), Jerry Bingham (’80), Julie Bowen (’02), Art Kaufman (’80), and Corey Wood (’16), while the two…
Warren students attend FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at UAM
Students from Warren’s Future Business Leaders of America recently attended the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Front Row: Heidi Taulbee, Felicity Crockett, Hannah Taulbee, Olivia Davidson. Back Row: Naideth Pahuamba,Cinnamon Davis, Katrina Shepherd, Zoey Carroll, Melissa Chavez.
UAM to offer state’s only master’s degree in nursing with emphasis on public health
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello will offer a new Master of Science in Nursing in public health to provide nurses needed skills to help patients and their communities live healthier lives. The program, the only one of its kind in Arkansas, will be offered in June 2022, pending approval from the…
Weevils explode for 42 points in first three quarters to overpower Rangers, 42-23
ALVA, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team extended their win streak to three games today by putting together a dominant 42-23 victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State University. With the win, the Weevils improve to 4-2 in the Great American Conference, while NWOSU falls to 0-6. While the Rangers jumped out to…