Stories by Jaime Adame

UA abuzz over commencement FAYETTEVILLE -- Seniors at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville described a pandemic year that made the familiar turn strange. And looking back, some said it's the small things that they came to ... May 7, 2021

UA faculty urges steps on gender affirmation FAYETTEVILLE -- More steps should be taken at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to support transgender and gender nonconforming members of the campus community, faculty members said Wednesday. ... May 6, 2021

ASU given $6.4M to fund scholarships A $6.4 million grant from the Windgate Foundation to Arkansas State University will establish an endowment for need-based scholarships and also support campus art facilities and initiatives, the unive... May 6, 2021

UA business dean reappointed to job FAYETTEVILLE -- Matt Waller, business dean at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will continue in that role with a second five-year appointment that begins July 1, the university announced Wedn... May 6, 2021

UA opts to raise teaching stipends FAYETTEVILLE -- Minimum stipends paid to graduate assistants at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville will increase to $1,250 per month beginning in August, the university announced Tuesday. The p... May 5, 2021

Windgate Foundation's $7.8M gift to support art efforts at UAFS An approximately $7.8 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will support new art initiatives, including a residency program, and also create an endowmen... May 4, 2021

State stopping vaccine orders to use up stock A week after significantly cutting back on its coronavirus vaccine orders from the federal government for the first time, Arkansas decided to hold off on ordering any more at all for next week. State... April 30, 2021

Fulbright statue, designation at UA need to go, panel says A University of Arkansas, Fayetteville committee has recommended the removal of a statue of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright from its campus location and that his name be stripped from the univer... April 29, 2021

Will honor demands to aid assault survivors, UA says FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville will meet a petition's demands for more to be done to help survivors of sexual violence after a recent graduate's push for change, officials sa... April 29, 2021

UA panel urges removal of Fulbright statue, name from college A University of Arkansas, Fayetteville committee has recommended the removal of a bronze statue of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright from its location outside the iconic Old Main building and that... April 28, 2021

Legislation would halt mask mandate plans, UA forum told FAYETTEVILLE -- No mask mandate would be possible this fall at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville should a bill on the desk of Gov. Asa Hutchinson become law, Capt. Matt Mills, emergency manager... April 28, 2021

Petition demands UA changes to aid assault survivors FAYETTEVILLE -- A $20,000 legal settlement paid by the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to a former student found responsible for sexual assault under UA policy has led to demands that more be don... April 27, 2021

Covid cases rise at Arkansas public schools Active cases of covid-19 in the state's public school districts increased by about 22% over a three-day period that ended Thursday, according to the most recent state Department of Health data. The t... April 24, 2021

UA's handling of sex crimes on campus angers students FAYETTEVILLE -- Students gathered Friday to express support for survivors of sexual assault, with many expressing anger about how the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has responded to student conc... April 24, 2021

Guilty, maskless Razorbacks fan says FAYETTEVILLE -- A maskless fan arrested at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in November after police said he was disorderly has pleaded guilty to violating a governor's executive order that requir... April 22, 2021

Ex-UA student dropping suit over sex-assault complaint FAYETTEVILLE -- A former University of Arkansas, Fayetteville student agreed Wednesday to end his lawsuit over how the university handled a complaint of sexual assault against him. Documents released... April 22, 2021

Maskless Razorbacks fan pleads guilty to violating face-coverings rule FAYETTEVILLE — A maskless fan arrested at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in November after police said he was disorderly has pleaded guilty to violating a governor’s executive order that require... April 21, 2021

Concern expressed over pace of shots in Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday expressed concern about the slowing pace of covid-19 vaccinations in Arkansas, and he encouraged college students to get at least one dose before summer break. "If you ... April 21, 2021

3 Arkansans named national scholars An Arkansas State University sophomore and two other Arkansans at colleges outside the state have been named Goldwater scholars, a nationally competitive honor for science, mathematics and engineering... April 18, 2021

Professor wins prize for short stories Michael X. Wang, an Arkansas Tech University assistant professor of English, has won a national literary honor for his collection of short stories about people in a fictional Chinese village. Wang is... April 18, 2021

Hendrix is in line for challenge grant A $2 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation will support a residence hall renovations at Hendrix College. To receive the full challenge grant amount, Hendrix College must raise $1.7 million... April 17, 2021

Arkansas Tech professor wins prize for short stories Michael X. Wang, an Arkansas Tech University assistant professor of English, has won a national literary honor for his collection of short stories about people in a fictional Chinese village. Wang is ... April 17, 2021

Commenters offer views on UA’s Fulbright debate FAYETTEVILLE — Comments to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville about the legacy of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright included a few threats to halt donations if his statue is taken down and h... April 15, 2021

UA faculty supports continuing mask use FAYETTEVILLE -- Faculty at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville on Wednesday called for a campus face covering requirement to continue indoors until the release of new guidance from the U.S. Cente... April 15, 2021

State heeds advice, puts use of vaccine on hold Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that the state will follow a recommendation by federal officials to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine after reports that six wome... April 14, 2021

Covid-19 cases at schools rising but at slower pace Growth slowed in the number of active covid-19 infections in public schools statewide, according to a state Department of Health report Monday. The 202 active cases among students and staff marked an ... April 13, 2021

Commenters offer views on UA's Fulbright debate FAYETTEVILLE -- Comments to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville about the legacy of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright included a few threats to halt donations if his statue is taken down and ... April 10, 2021

UA recieves $10M grant for research center FAYETTEVILLE -- More than $10 million in federal grant money over five years will establish a new University of Arkansas, Fayetteville research center aiming to gather insights from across disciplines... April 9, 2021

State schools log covid-case climb for month so far Active cases of covid-19 in public school districts increased by about 15% over a three-day period that ended Thursday, according to a state Department of Health report. Case counts have risen steadi... April 9, 2021

$10M set to aid research center FAYETTEVILLE -- More than $10 million in federal grant money over five years will establish a new University of Arkansas, Fayetteville research center aiming to gather insights from across disciplines... April 9, 2021

16 states back call for rethink of law Sixteen states are supporting a petition by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge to have a full panel of judges reconsider a ruling that found the state's anti-boycott law in violation of the Fir... April 8, 2021

Federal grant establishes new UA research center FAYETTEVILLE -- More than $10 million in federal grant money over five years will establish a new University of Arkansas research center aiming to gather insights from across disciplines about cell an... April 7, 2021

Be kind to self, abuse victims told FAYETTEVILLE -- Survivors of abuse must be kind to themselves, said Aly Raisman, a two-time U.S. Olympian who spoke up in 2017 to disclose that she had been abused by a team doctor for USA Gymnastics.... April 7, 2021

UA student tells police of 2019 rape FAYETTEVILLE -- A 20-year-old University of Arkansas, Fayetteville student came forward last week to tell police she was raped two years ago at a campus residence hall, a police spokesman said Tuesday... April 7, 2021

Active virus cases climb in state's public schools Active covid-19 cases in public schools increased about 15% statewide over the seven-day period that ended Monday, according to state Department of Health data. The time period included the first wee... April 6, 2021

Job training for state's displaced is project goal A new University of Arkansas System initiative aims to match Little Rock workers displaced by the pandemic with job training opportunities from colleges around the state. The effort involves making a... April 5, 2021

Covid-19 cases rise at Arkansas school districts A rising number of covid-19 infections in schools shows an uptick in cases at larger school districts, but fewer districts have five or more active infections, according to a state Department of Healt... April 3, 2021

Schools in state see rise in active virus cases Rising total cases of covid-19 in schools show an uptick in cases at larger school districts but fewer districts with five or more active infections, according to the latest state Department of Health... April 2, 2021

Colleges in state easing back virus rules for coming year The University of Arkansas at Little Rock plans to remove most physical distancing requirements Aug. 2 as it returns to "more traditional" campus operations, the university announced Thursday. But a ... April 2, 2021

UALR easing some covid-19 restrictions The University of Arkansas at Little Rock plans to remove most physical distancing requirements Aug. 2 as part of a return to "more traditional" campus operations, the university announced Thursday. ... April 1, 2021

Financial firm's co-founder gets UA board seat Jeremy Wilson, a managing partner and co-founder of Northwest Arkansas-based venture capital firm NewRoad Capital Partners, has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the University of Arkansas Boar... April 1, 2021

Northwest Arkansas businessman appointed to UA Board of Trustees Jeremy Wilson, a managing partner and co-founder of Northwest Arkansas-based venture capital firm NewRoad Capital Partners, has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the University of Arkansas Boar... March 31, 2021

UAMS Northwest top administrator to step down FAYETTEVILLE -- Pearl McElfish, top administrator for the Northwest regional campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, will step down as campus leader but continue on at UAMS studying... March 31, 2021

School covid cases continue to fall The number of active covid-19 cases at Arkansas schools continued to fall on the first day back for many students after spring break, according to a report Monday from the state Department of Health. ... March 30, 2021

New aid flowing to state students Coronavirus grants paid to college students across the state this year have differed in amounts and the speed of delivery, with universities responding differently to U.S. Department of Education guid... March 28, 2021

Virus continues its retreat across state campuses Active coronavirus infections at schools and colleges fell during what is spring break week for many students, according to state Health Department data. The department's Thursday report listed 222 a... March 26, 2021

Gold medalist Raisman to speak in Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE -- Aly Raisman, a champion gymnast and advocate for sexual-abuse survivors who has pushed for change in her sport, will speak April 6 at the Fayetteville Town Center. The event is coordin... March 25, 2021

Campus covid-19 numbers declining Active covid-19 cases in schools continue to decline as many public school districts and several colleges are on spring break this week, while the state's largest university Monday reported having a s... March 24, 2021

Data shows infections in Arkansas schools at new low Active coronavirus infections in public schools have dipped to a new low for the time period since winter break, according to state Department of Health data. A report dated Thursday listed 302 activ... March 20, 2021

ASU plans return to campus in fall, chancellor says Arkansas State University in Jonesboro on Friday became the latest university in the state to declare plans for a return to more typical campus life in the upcoming fall semester. “In addition to the... March 19, 2021