Weevils fall to SWOSU in Oklahoma road trip

Weevils fall to SWOSU in Oklahoma road trip

WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their fifth match-up of the 2022 season on Saturday afternoon. The Boll Weevils traveled to Weatherford, Oklahoma to take on out-of-state, Great American Conference member Southwestern Oklahoma State University, taking a 37-27 loss from the Bulldogs. The loss on the day drops the Weevils to a 3-2 record on the…

UAM’s Demilon Brown named to Harlon Hill Watch List

UAM’s Demilon Brown named to Harlon Hill Watch List

MONTICELLO, Ark. – University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevil Football quarterback Demilon Brown was included in the most recent 2022 Harlon Hill Trophy watch list on NCAA.com. The Harlon Hill Trophy is awarded to the nation’s most outstanding player in December. Brown was included as one of twelve quarterbacks listed on the watch list. Brown came out of the Boll Weevils’ Saturday match-up…

Ouachita Society of American Foresters (SAF) awards scholarship to UAM Forestry student

Ouachita Society of American Foresters (SAF) awards scholarship to UAM Forestry student

MONTICELLO, Arkansas — Jake Knowles, a senior pursuing the forestry option of the Natural Resources Management degree, was presented a $600 check by Ouachita SAF representatives Dr. Michael Blazier and Dr. Robert Ficklin.  “The Ouachita SAF consists of forestry professionals in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and a deserving student from Arkansas is selected to receive this…

UAM hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arkansas Center for Forest Business

UAM hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arkansas Center for Forest Business

MONTICELLO, Ark. — On September 29, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Arkansas Center for Forest Business, which is housed in the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources building on the Monticello campus. Approximately 200 people attended the ceremony, where Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson served as the…

UAM graduate Hunter Bell named director of strength and conditioning for Razorback Baseball program

UAM graduate Hunter Bell named director of strength and conditioning for Razorback Baseball program

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Hunter Bell, a former collegiate baseball player and University of Arkansas at Monticello graduate, has been named the director of strength and conditioning for the Razorback baseball program. Bell comes to Arkansas from Elon, where he spent the past year as an assistant sports performance coach. He oversaw strength and conditioning for the…

UAM Volleyball comes out of doubleheader with two big wins

UAM Volleyball comes out of doubleheader with two big wins

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team closed out a doubleheader at Steelman Field House on Tuesday. The Blossoms played just six sets on the day, taking down Mississippi University for Women 3-0 in the first match, and defeating Lane College 3-0 in the second. UAM closed out the day with a 9-9 record on the season and a 3-2 record…

Mainline Health Systems prepares for opening of Monticello Women’s Clinic

Mainline Health Systems prepares for opening of Monticello Women’s Clinic

MONTICELLO, Ark. (September 19, 2022) – Mainline Health Systems recently announced that it is opening a women’s clinic in Monticello. There will be a reception with refreshments to celebrate the clinic’s opening at 535 Jordan Drive in Monticello on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. Both of the clinic’s OB-GYNs Dr. Constance Chapman and Dr. Kelly…

Weevils come up just short on the road at Henderson State

Weevils come up just short on the road at Henderson State

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their third match-up of the 2022 season on Saturday evening. The Boll Weevils traveled to Arkadelphia, Arkansas to take on in-state, Great American Conference rival Henderson State University, taking a 37-27 loss from the Reddies. The loss on the day drops the Weevils to a 2-1 record on the season.…

Mainline Health Systems to transition Reep to new chronic care management role

Mainline Health Systems to transition Reep to new chronic care management role

MONTICELLO, Ark. (September 15, 2022) – Mainline Health Systems recently announced that it will transition Heath Reep, APRN, to a new role as the head of its Chronic Care Management Program on Nov. 7. Reep previously served as an APRN for Mainline’s Warren Clinic. In his new role, he will lead the Chronic Care Management…

UAM signs 2+2 visual arts agreement with ASU-Beebe

UAM signs 2+2 visual arts agreement with ASU-Beebe

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) and ASU-Beebe signed a Memorandum of Understanding 2 + 2 articulation agreement during a brief ceremony at the ASU-Beebe England Center on September 1. Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, stated, “We thank ASU-Beebe for its willingness to partner with UAM, and we look forward to…

UAM School of Education plans new welcoming building entrance walk-way

UAM School of Education plans new welcoming building entrance walk-way

The UAM School of Education is undertaking a new cosmetic project of its entrance where it is housed in Willard Hall. The project undertaking is the front steps and walk entrance to Willard Hall’s School of Education. In the past, Willard hall was used as a girls’ dormitory. Presently, it serves as the UAM School…

Sturaro ties for first as UAM Women’s Golf finish fifth in NCAA DII Central Region Fall Preview

Sturaro ties for first as UAM Women’s Golf finish fifth in NCAA DII Central Region Fall Preview

Blue Springs, Miss. – The Arkansas-Monticello women’s golf team closed out the 2022 NCAA DII Central Region Fall Preview Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at the Adams Pointe Golf Club Golf Course in Blue Springs, Missouri. UAM closed out the final round of the tournament tied for 5rd place. Chiara Sturaro led the Blossoms throughout the tournament, closing out the final round of…

UAM Volleyball wins conference opener over Ouachita Baptist in reverse sweep fashion

UAM Volleyball wins conference opener over Ouachita Baptist in reverse sweep fashion

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team comes out of their Great American Conference opener with a win over Ouachita Baptist on Tuesday. The Blossoms played five sets in the match, dropping the first two and winning the next three to complete a reverse sweep over the Tigers. The opening set began with a back and…

Boll Weevils take down crimson storm in season opener

Boll Weevils take down crimson storm in season opener

BETHANY, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team began their 2022 football campaign with a win over Great American Confere foe Southern Nazarene University. The 40-26 victory over the Crimson Storm pushes the Weevils to a 1-0 record on the season. UAM came out of the gate strong in Thursday evening’s Great American Conference match-up, gainging…

CenterWell Home Health holds ribbon cutting in Monticello

CenterWell Home Health holds ribbon cutting in Monticello

Kindred at Home became CenterWell Home Health September 1, 2022. They held a ribbon cutting on September 2, 2022 with Drew County Chamber of Commerce. They had a celebration with their clinicians and recognized Elizabeth Henry, PTA for 5 years of service. Two clinicians were recognized with a Bronze Touchstone Coin Program Kimberly Gorman, LPN…

UAM overall fall enrollment up, graduate enrollment sets record

UAM overall fall enrollment up, graduate enrollment sets record

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has announced a 1.5% increase in overall enrollment for the Fall 2022 semester. The overall number of students enrolled for the fall semester is 2,717, up from 2,677 students during the fall 2021 semester. Graduate student enrollment at UAM has reached a record high, seeing a 10%…