Month: October 2018

By: Student Reporter Students work internships because they want jobs, college career counselors advise. Toward the goal of landing an internship, a student-focused panel, Internship Tips from Fulbright Students, is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m., Oct. 30 in 512 of the Arkansas Union. “It’s vital for students to prepare for jobs and they…Continue Reading Fulbright Student Panel to Give Students Internship Tips

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://razorbackreporter.uark.edu/files/2018/10/Career-Connections-2c78hnm.png” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] The UofA is scheduled to launch a Fulbright college career connections class in the spring semester. The 3000-level course will provide a platform to connect students with employers while also giving students the opportunity to look into diverse career communities, UA career professionals said. “In the last…Continue Reading Spring Launch Set for Career Connections Class

Two veteran members of the UA Police Department retired Friday after years of service to the department. Officer Steve Meyer served the department for 43 years, working as one of the department’s primary bicycle cops. K9 Officer Dingo, a German Shepherd, served the force for six years, 42 in dog years, working with his handler,…Continue Reading UAPD Bike Cop and K9 Officer Share Retirement Party

Students interested in obtaining doctoral degrees in STEM fields can apply for a Hertz Foundation Fellowship. The foundation encouraging research in applied physical and biological sciences mathematics and engineering. Applications are due by Oct. 24. Executive Director Kathy Young described the fellowship as “incredibly competitive,” because fewer than 2 percent of applicants are accepted. “We…Continue Reading Hertz Fellowship Supports STEM Education

Nearly one-third of the global rice production is lost each year to a disease known as blast. That much rice could feed 60 million people, a UA researcher said. Martin Egan, assistant professor of plant pathology in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life sciences, obtained his Ph.D. in molecular plant pathology from…Continue Reading Researchers Tracking Fungus