View from the Flagship
Spring Commencement 2018
There are thousands of paths to graduation – some longer, some shorter, some relatively easy, some fraught with difficulty. The commonality in those paths is a determination to make a difference in your own life and the lives of others.
The future of the University
There’s an old proverb that says “A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery…but a vision with a plan can change the world.”
Statement on Grad Tax
I applaud the federal effort to create meaningful tax reform for American citizens. I do wish to caution about the devastating effects treating graduate student waivers as taxable income will have.
Statement on DACA
The University of Arkansas believes strongly that the state of Arkansas and the greater national and global societies are strengthened by educated men and women.
Get to Know Joe
Perhaps what's most striking about Joe Steinmetz, the University of Arkansas’ chancellor, is just how much he doesn’t act the part.
You would expect someone with such an impressive title before his name to be stiff,
formal, serious, and all business. But that’s not Joe.
Get to know more about Joe
Guiding Priorities
A comprehensive public land-grant institution with a mission of teaching and learning,
research and discovery, and outreach and engagement including a focus also rooted
in the strengths of the institution and attuned to areas for continued growth and
improvement.
View the Guiding Priorities