University of Arkansas Archives

UA-Fayetteville faculty oppose University of Phoenix acquisition

UA-Fayetteville's faculty senate says a planned acquisition of the University of Phoenix is a big reputational risk.

Mar 31, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie

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University of Arkansas hires its first systemwide CISO

The university, which is completing a systemwide ERP migration, also named a new CIO for its 8,000-student campus in Little Rock.

May 3, 2022 By Emily Bamforth

U. of Arkansas shuts down mainframe behind three-decade-old business software

The University of Arkansas turned off the mainframe powering a business and administration software suite that's older than its undergraduate students.

Dec 21, 2021 By Emily Bamforth

old building on University of Arkansas campus — Exterior of The Old Man building, the oldest building on the University of Arkansas campus. (Getty Images)

U. Arkansas names associate CIO for enterprise software upgrade

Don Ussery, formerly an IT administrator with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been tasked with deploying the university's Workday enterprise software.

Jul 1, 2021 By Colin Wood

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University of Arkansas names Steve Krogull as CIO

After serving as interim CIO since March, Krogull will now take over the role permanently as he plans for instruction this fall semester.

Jul 15, 2020 By Betsy Foresman

University of Arkansas announces new CISO

Stephen Tycer, former IT security manager for the Houston-based Oil States International, began leading cybersecurity efforts at the University of Arkansas on Monday.

Jun 29, 2020 By Betsy Foresman

Virtual desktops a ‘game changer’ for college students

The University of Arkansas and UMass Lowell have moved to virtual desktop infrastructure to ease pressure on computer labs.

Dec 27, 2017 By Corinne Lestch