In August, the university initiated the construction of the national Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, known as MUSiC. This semiconductor research and fabrication facility, equipped for both silicon and silicon carbide chip production, will empower government entities, businesses of varying scales, and universities to prototype in silicon carbide—an unprecedented capability currently absent in the U.S: https://siliconsemiconductor.net/article/117391/U_of_A_takes_next_leadership_step
The U of A Had a Landmark Year in Research Expenditures
In 2025, the U of A reported a record $252.9 million in research expenditures, with MUSiC standing out as a key investment supporting impactful research across Arkansas and beyond. Read more Additional Coverage: UA reaches a new record in research expenditures - Talk...
