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Amanda Smith Named Dean of UAM School of Nursing
Amanda Smith, assistant professor of nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named dean of the UAM School of Nursing, effective December 16, 2025. She has been serving as the dean in an interim capacity since May 2025.
Jackson Transitions Focus To Guiding UAM Athletics Department
The University of Arkansas at Monticello has announced that William “Hud” Jackson, head coach of UAM Football, will step down from his coaching duties at the end of the 2025 season to focus on continuing his service as the director of athletics...
Jossell Named UAM College of Technology-McGehee Vice Chancellor, Ware To Retire
The University of Arkansas at Monticello has announced the appointment of Steven Jossell as vice chancellor of the UAM College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM). His appointment will begin on July 1, 2025. The college’s current vice chancellor, Bob...
Hughes To Retire, Grimes Named UAM Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement
After 42 years of service in both public and higher education, Jay Hughes, vice chancellor for Student Engagement at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, will retire on June 30, 2025. The university has announced Dr. Landon Grimes will fill...
Academics, School of Nursing, Appointments
Felts Named to Arkansas Nurses Association Board of Directors
Dr. Christine Felts, professor and program coordinator for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program and clinical coordinator for the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been elected Region 4 director for the 2025...
Academics, College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Appointments
Sims Named Director of Arkansas Forest Health Research Center To Lead Efforts in Protecting State’s Forestry Industry
With Arkansas’ multibillion-dollar forestry industry to defend, forest health researcher Dr. Laura Sims, associate professor for the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has been named...