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Dr. Dale Thompson discusses the new Face app

Dr. Dale Thompson discusses concerns with the new Face app.  Read more...

University of Wisconsin College Names Ricke a Distinguished Alumnus

Steven C. Ricke, professor of food science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has been named a Distinguished Alumnus by the University of Wisconsin College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Read more...

ASCENT has been approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

On April 22, 2016 during their Regular Quarterly Meeting, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the new Arkansas Security Research and Education (ASCENT) Institute. For the full meeting minutes, click here.

ASCENT Co-Director Interviewed on TV

ASCENT co-director Dale Thompson was recently interviewed by the local television station KNWA/FOX 24 concerning how smart devices in your home would compromise your privacy. Alexa? Are you Recording Me? Could Smart Devices Compromise your Privacy?

Fayetteville Ranked as 3rd Best Place to Live in the U.S.

Fayetteville has been growing more and more each year and with growth comes attention. The 2016 U.S News and World Report ranked the best places to live in the U.S. and Fayetteville, Arkansas came in third on the list.

NSF Funds Project to Enhance Cybersecurity of Electronic Circuits

Jia Di, professor of computer science and computer engineering and Twenty-First Century Research Leadership Chair, has received $349,551 from the National Science Foundation to support his research into security issues in computing hardware. Di's proposal was titled,...
CyberCorps® Student Job Fair

CyberCorps® Student Job Fair

From left, Karen Marrongelle (NSF), F. Fleming Crim (NSF), Jia Di (UofA), Dale Thompson (UofA), Bradford J. Willke (DHS), and Veronica Villalobos (OPM)   The National Science Foundation hosted its Scholarship for Service (SFS) annual CyberCorps® Student Job Fair...

New U of A Research Center Focuses on Security Across Disciplines

New U of A Research Center Focuses on Security Across Disciplines

Sep. 15, 2016 The Arkansas Security Research and Education Institute (ASCENT), a new center at the University of Arkansas, will focus on spreading security expertise across several different fields. ASCENT is now officially approved by Arkansas Higher Education...