<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2025/state-of-the-state.php" dsn="news"><pubDate>01/14/2025</pubDate><title>UAFS Poised to Lead Following State of the State Address</title><description>Gov. Sarah Sanders announced plans to expand access to higher education in Arkansas during her State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 14, marking the start of the 2025 legislative session. Her proposals include funding college credits for high school students, expanding scholarships for associate degrees and non-degree credentials, and revising the state’s higher education funding model to support a wider range of educational options.</description><author>Rachel Putman</author><category>News</category><image><img src="/news/_images/arkansas-flag.jpg" alt="The arkansas flag"/></image><caption/><archive>2025-01</archive></item>