$3.5M Award Boosts Power Electronics Research at U of A

by Lucy Lofstrand | Feb 16, 2026 | News, UA Power Group

The University of Arkansas has secured a $3.5 million award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to elevate its roles as a leader in power-electronics research and development. The funding will support upgrades to the High Density Electronics Center...

U of A Celebrates Grand Opening of MUSiC Semiconductor Fabrication Facility

by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 12, 2025 | GRAPES, MUSiC, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group

The University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas Power Group marked a major milestone with the opening of its new semiconductor fabrication facility, bringing together state leaders, industry partners, and national media to celebrate the region’s growing role...

U of A Collaborates with Defense Department to Develop Video Tracking Tool

by Lucy Lofstrand | Oct 17, 2025 | GRAPES, MUSiC, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group

The University of Arkansas has joined a nationwide research team funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop next-generation video object tracking technology. Led by electrical engineering and computer science assistant professor and UA...

America’s First Multi-User Silicon Carbide Fab Launches in Arkansas

by Lucy Lofstrand | Sep 22, 2025 | GRAPES, MUSiC, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group

The University of Arkansas Power Group announced MUSiC, the nation’s first multi-user silicon carbide (SiC) research fabrication facility. MUSiC is an open-access SiC fab designed to fast-track U.S. SiC commercialization by offering prototyping, multi-project wafers,...

Alan Mantooth Recognized for Energy and Sustainability Work

by Lucy Lofstrand | Aug 29, 2025 | GRAPES, NCREPT, News, UA Power Group

IEEE has recognized Alan Mantooth, Board Member and Division II Director, for his career-long dedication to enabling greater efficiencies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the energy-generation and transportation industries. His leadership and research continue...

$1 Million Awarded to Boost Semiconductor Workforce Development

by Lucy Lofstrand | May 5, 2025 | MUSiC, News, UA Power Group

The University of Arkansas received a $1 million grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to expand workforce training in electronics and semiconductors. This program will equip students with foundational skills for careers in the semiconductor industry,...