The Arkansas Undergraduate Research Conference (AURC) will be held on the campus of Henderson State University on April 18, 2026. The AURC is for undergraduate students only and is open to all disciplines. Abstracts may be submitted for oral presentations and/or poster presentations. Abstract submissions and registrations will be accepted through February 27, 2026. The conference program, including a list of abstracts, presenters, presentation times, and room locations will be posted shortly after the last day to register and submit abstracts.
Arkansas Undergraduate Research Conference General Information
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations will be limited to 12 minutes, with a three minute period following each presentation for questions. We will strictly adhere to the posted schedule for oral presentations. Please bring presentations on a USB drive and/or email to an account which can be accessed during the meeting to download the presentation. You will not be able to present from your own device — only the computer and multimedia equipment provided may be used. If you desire to use a laser pointer or clicker, please bring these items with you, as they will not be supplied at the meeting.
Poster Presentations
If you are presenting a poster, please have it set up prior to the start of the poster session, which begins at 11:15 a.m. (see program for details). Posters will be displayed in the Garrison Center Banquet Room, L-206. Poster size dimensions are 36 (tall) x 55 inches (wide) (ca. 91 x 140 centimeters) or smaller.
Check-In / Lunch
Check-in for the conference will be in the Garrison Center. Signage will be posted for direction to the check-in location. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the session, in which you will present, to ensure that all presentations are uploaded and accessible prior to the start of the session.
A buffet-style luncheon will be available at the Malachi Smith Dining Hall on the HSU campus, for those interested. The cost for the luncheon is $20.00 per person.
Additional Considerations and Details
Tentative Conference Schedule
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kay Walter, Professor of English
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Contact
Dr. Brett Serviss, Conference Chair
servisb@hsu.edu
870-230-5158