BET Networks has inked a multi-platform talent agreement with award-winning journalist and television personality T.J. Holmes, BET announced Wednesday. The deal with Holmes, a University of Arkansas graduate, includes a new show on BET, as well as content on BET.com which he can bring his many talents to what the company regards as “the most [...]
The Black Alumni Society would like to wish our alumni and friends born in January a happy birthday. A special birthday acknowledgement goes to our donors: Mr. George Wesley—January Mr. Melvin Bowen—January 1st Mrs. Angela Mosley Monts—January 2nd Pastor Dexter Howard—January 4th Mr. Johnathan Henry—January 6th Mr. David Downs—January 7th Mrs. Alivia Hall—January 7th Mrs. Torree [...]
Save The Date: Black Alumni Society will host the “Back to the Hill Classic” Calling all Greek Undergraduate Chapters Around The Nation! This is going to be One of the Best Step Shows of 2012. As the student population continues to grow each year so does the demand for financial assistance for our students. Over [...]
The BAS Reunion will be the third weekend in April every other year. The next one is scheduled for April 18-21, 2013.
Dear Black Alumni, The campus is all a buzz with the arrival of final examinations. Students have begun to speculate on overall standing in their classes and their respective grade point averages. The Black Students Association has still been progressive during this time; however, the main focus of all the executives has been their own [...]
Season’s Greetings to my fellow University of Arkansas Black Alumni Society (BAS) old, new and future members! Now that we are well within the holiday season, if you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, spouses or significant others, I hope all are aware of their expectation of receiving a “Christmas gift.” Their focus is on the [...]
As we come to the close of another semester, we would like to take this time to thank all those who have contributed to our scholarship efforts. Your contributions have provided valuable financial assistance to the needs of our future leaders of tomorrow. However, the need for help has not ended, and our BAS Scholarship [...]
The Razorbacks are headed to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 6, and the Arkansas Alumni Association and the Razorback Foundation are hosting the 2012 Hog Wild Party at Eddie Deen’s Ranch on Thursday, Jan. 5. Located in downtown Dallas, attendees will enjoy a Mexican fiesta bar, a silent auction and music by the [...]
As an extension of the Arkansas Alumni Association’s “Helpin’ Like a Hog” program, “Operation: Holiday Cheer” brought a bit of Christmas spirit to Joplin on Monday, Dec. 12, as staff from the Association unloaded a moving truck full of Christmas decorations for families affected by the May 22 tornado. Heath Bowman, assistant director of the [...]
Awarded a $500 scholarship from the Independence County Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association, Adam Sanders is already setting goals for himself at the University of Arkansas. Graduating from Highland High School in 2009, Sanders was active in sports and student clubs.
