Stories by Jaime Adame

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

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

All UA campuses told to open fully in fall The University of Arkansas board of trustees on Thursday approved a resolution directing campuses to prepare for "a return to in-person instruction and other campus activities" this fall. During the ... March 19, 2021

UA ratifies orthopedic, sports medicine center in Northwest Arkansas Trustees on Thursday approved construction of a 185,000-square-foot University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences orthopedic and sports medicine facility in Northwest Arkansas, describing the $85 millio... March 19, 2021

UA ratifies orthopedic, sports medicine center in Northwest Trustees on Thursday approved construction of a 185,000-square-foot University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences orthopedic and sports medicine facility in Northwest Arkansas, describing the $85 millio... March 19, 2021

UA trustees news in brief All campuses told to open fully in fall The University of Arkansas board of trustees on Thursday approved a resolution directing campuses to prepare for "a return to in-person instruction and other c... March 19, 2021

UA trustees approve resolution calling for return to campus in fall term The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Thursday directing campuses to prepare for "a return to in-person instruction and other campus activities" this upcoming fall term... March 18, 2021

UAMS chief casts proposal as 'step' to new medical school The plan to create a new three-year medical degree program in Fayetteville is a "step" toward a new medical school for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Chancellor Cam Patterson said We... March 18, 2021

Protesters at UA call for Fulbright statue removal FAYETTEVILLE -- About 120 people marched on the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus at an anti-racism rally Saturday, chanting for the removal of a statue of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbri... March 14, 2021

UA trustees to weigh Northwest doctor program FAYETTEVILLE -- The proposed creation of a three-year medical-doctor degree program at the UAMS Northwest campus in Fayetteville will be presented for trustee approval next week. The new primary-care... March 13, 2021

UA music professor wins Grammy FAYETTEVILLE -- Jeffrey Murdock, a music professor at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, has won the 2021 Grammy Music Educator award. The award comes with a $10,000 honorarium and a matching ... March 12, 2021

State schools report drops in virus cases Public kindergarten-through-12th-grade schools continue to see new lows in coronavirus infections -- active cases haven't topped 500 since Feb. 18 -- and Arkansas Tech University on Thursday announced... March 12, 2021

UA professor wins Grammy for music education FAYETTEVILLE — Jeffrey Murdock, a music professor at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, has won the 2021 Grammy Music Educator award. The national honor comes with a $10,000 honorarium and a m... March 11, 2021

Faculty group backs pay bump for grad students FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville faculty senate voted Wednesday in support of a resolution to increase the minimum stipend for graduate assistants to $2,225 per month, a boost ... March 11, 2021

Communication department shut at John Brown John Brown University is shutting down its communication department and incoming students will no longer be able to enroll in the department's bachelor degree program, a university spokeswoman said. ... March 10, 2021

Blackwell elected to architect honor society FAYETTEVILLE -- The American Academy of Arts and Letters, a leading honor society for those in the arts, has elected architect Marlon Blackwell to its membership. The honor confers lifelong membershi... March 6, 2021

Fayetteville architect named to American Academy of Arts and Letters FAYETTEVILLE — The American Academy of Arts and Letters, a leading honor society for those in the arts, has elected Arkansas architect Marlon Blackwell to its membership. The honor confers lifelong m... March 5, 2021

Universities keep mask rules FAYETTEVILLE -- Spring semester covid-19 protocols are expected to continue mostly unchanged at several large public universities in the state, officials said Thursday. "We're still maintaining a mas... March 5, 2021

UA investigates after rape report FAYETTEVILLE -- An 18-year-old University of Arkansas, Fayetteville student told police Wednesday she was raped at a campus residence hall back in January, the fourth dorm rape reported to police in a... March 5, 2021

Arkansas' schools, universities see upticks An uptick of covid-19 in public school districts since Thursday raised active case totals to 446 as of Monday, an increase of about 4% over a four-day period, according to the state Department of Heal... March 2, 2021

'Outlook' for HSU updated to stable An investor service company's formal "outlook" for Henderson State University has changed to stable from negative. The change in the "outlook" as revised Feb. 16 by Moody's Investor Service reflects ... February 28, 2021

Covid-19 cautions set tone for grads Several large universities in the state including the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville have announced plans for spring commencement ceremonies with face covering requirements and distanced seating... February 26, 2021

School virus cases dip in state Active covid-19 infections fell in public school districts this week as students returned after a week at home because of wintry weather. The state Department of Health reported a total of 429 active... February 26, 2021

Colleges in talks on joining resources Discussions have kicked off between Lyon College and the University of the Ozarks about the two Presbyterian-affiliated schools pooling some operations in response to an expected decline in the popula... February 23, 2021