Category: Fulbright College

Jazz Concentration Adds Gravitas to Department of Music By Mary Fracchia The Razorback Reporter From the dirty, back-alley entrances of New Orleans nightclubs to the pristine and proper soundstage at Lincoln Center, jazz has evolved from background music in brothels into acceptance as America’s classical music. Now jazz is taking its place at the UofA…Continue Reading JAZZ: UA Adds New Sound to School of Music

A Twitter-Fueled Media Gets Tested Amidst Impeachment Inquiry By Mary FracchiaThe Razorback Reporter The United States is facing the potential that a third president could be impeached, but this would be the first in the era of social media. The co-founder and editor-at-large for Vox Media told a UA audience that social media distort views…Continue Reading Vox

Upscale Residence Hall Helps Students Expand Their Creative Abilities By Mary FracchiaThe Razorback Reporter Music echoes through the halls and the smell of fresh timber and acrylic paint still is strong upon entering Adohi Hall, the newest residence hall on the UA campus. First-year students in five majors now have the opportunity to be a…Continue Reading Upscale Residence Hall Helps Students Expand Their Creative Abilities

Visiting Professors Bring New Insights to Arts & Sciences Each year, the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences hosts two visiting professors to teach and mentor students. This year, the program welcomes Jonathan Lethem and John Yau. The McIlroy Family Visiting Professors Endowment Program entered its 13th year at the UofA and welcomed two renowned…Continue Reading Visiting Professors Bring New Insights to Arts & Sciences