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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville architecture and engineering students will have access to a new scholarship -- as well as the opportunity for a paid internship -- thanks to Cromwell Architects Engineers.

An advanced studio course in the Fay Jones School, taught by professors John Folan and Candice Adams, won an award for researching affordable housing while also achieving green building goals.

Under his leadership, hes seen the woodland garden in Hot Springs through 22 years — or 88 seasons — of flower displays, weddings, holiday lights and visits from local schoolchildren and tourists from around the world.

Two projects led by University of Arkansas faculty are included in the European Cultural Centres (biennial architecture exhibition,

Peter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and Michael Blazier, the dean of the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, join Rex this week to discuss the history of and developments in timber and forestry in Arkansas.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated landscape architecture as a STEM degree program, which recognizes the scientific work being done in the field and expands opportunities for research grants.

This year’s U of A United Way Campaign begins Oct. 2 and runs through Nov. 3. Renewals and new donations will be accepted online throughout the campaign.

In Wednesdays column, I wrote that legendary business leader John Ed Anthony thinks Peter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, is the most important person for south Arkansas even though MacKeith lives in the northwest part of the state. Thats because MacKeith is an internationally recognized leader when it comes to advancing a forest-centered culture and economy.

In a recent column, I listed Matthew Pelkki of the University of Arkansas at Monticello as one of the most important people in south Arkansas. Pelkki leads the Arkansas Center for Forest Business on the UAM campus. The forest products sector helps drive the economy in the south half of our state. The Center for Forest Business is dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of the states timber industry.

The organization also announced the appointment of Ellen Dunham-Jones to the Design Excellence Selection Committee.