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New leadership announced for Arkansas Edge
Kyle May will succeed Chris Bauer as executive director of Arkansas Edge, the name, image and likeness (NIL) collective for Razorback athletes, and Alex Harper was named director of corporate…
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by - July 12, 2024 11:22 am
UA School of Art names new director
Rachel Debuque is the new director of the University of Arkansas’ School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Debuque, who previously was associate director at George…
by - July 11, 2024 11:57 am
A warning shot for traditional higher education
Arkansas’ traditional higher education institutions may be in for a rough ride in the coming years. State leaders, including the legislature and Gov. Sarah Sanders, are calling for greater belt-tightening…
by - July 11, 2024 11:30 am
UA Little Rock receives $970,000 grant for nursing students
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $969,200 grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Arkansas Linking Industry to Growing Nurses (ALIGN) program to help…
by - July 11, 2024 11:29 am
Construction set for new student housing in Fayetteville
Tim Whitten, a general contractor in Russellville, said construction on a highly anticipated 246-unit, 658-bed student housing project in Fayetteville is about to begin. Whitten is one of three principal…
by - July 10, 2024 6:07 pm
Connections: Arkansas Blue Cross hires NWA network rep
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield has hired Dawn Roberts as a network development representative in Northwest Arkansas. Roberts will conduct provider education and offer admin support to hospitals, clinics…
by - July 10, 2024 5:22 pm
ACHE appoints provost and vice president, DEI director
The Fort Smith-based Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) has appointed a new vice president and provost and a new assistant provost and director of diversity, equity and inclusion. ACHE…
by - July 8, 2024 12:02 pm
UAMS receives $1.3 million grant for recruiting high school students to STEM fields
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its Arkansas Technology and Data Science in…
by - July 8, 2024 11:40 am
Empowered educators lead to better student outcomes
When making tough decisions that affect our children, many of us have been told to “trust our gut” or “lean into what feels right.” Parental intuition isn’t just a catchphrase…
by - July 1, 2024 3:53 pm
Jeff Long talks family, the Greenway and the changing landscape of college athletics
A familiar face might have caught your eye during the past year if you frequent the Razorback Greenway. If you’re a dyed-in-the-wool Razorback fan, and you’ve ever spotted a cyclist…
by - June 28, 2024 9:06 am
Almost 13% of Greenwood public school teachers receive merit bonus
Greenwood Public Schools had the highest percentage of teachers among the four largest schools in the Fort Smith metro to receive bonuses from the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program that…
by - June 26, 2024 2:33 pm
Northwest Technical Institute kicks off trail building program
Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale has launched an eight-week program to equip students with skills in trail development, environmental stewardship and outdoor safety. Steve Schneider, who has more than 30…
by - June 26, 2024 6:03 am
NSF appoints Sarah Goforth to lead regional innovation initiative
Sarah Goforth, the former executive director of the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI), has joined the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a program director in the…
by - June 25, 2024 4:01 pm
Communication key to connecting generations in a family business
Two family business consultants shared the five essential steps to building a family enterprise mindset with attendees at a breakfast seminar hosted Tuesday (June 25) by the University of Arkansas…
by - June 24, 2024 4:32 pm
NWACC board approves $2.6 million in faculty, staff raises
The board of trustees at Bentonville-based NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) approved the 2025 budget which includes more than $2.6 million in faculty and staff pay raises to become effective…
by - June 24, 2024 12:41 pm
University of Arkansas OEI promotes Zoe Buonaiuto to lead business incubation
Zoe Buonaiuto was recently promoted to director of business incubation at the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI), according to a news release. Buonaiuto joined OEI in…
by - June 24, 2024 12:41 pm
Lyon College, Ozarka College sign agreement for nursing students
Ozarka College and Lyon College have signed an articulation agreement to facilitate a pathway for students pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). The agreement simplifies the transfer and…
by - June 21, 2024 5:50 am
Hendrix, UCA sign teaching degree partnership
Hendrix College students now have a seamless pathway to becoming transformational teachers and leaders in education, thanks to a new academic degree partnership with the University of Central Arkansas. The…
by - June 20, 2024 5:46 pm
Dr. Russell Jones elected president of Arkansas Tech University
Dr. Russell Jones was elected by the ATU board of trustees as the 13th president of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville on Thursday (June 20). Jones, who is from Marianna,…
by - June 20, 2024 1:38 pm
Greenslade to become interim president at Northwest Technical Institute
Melissa Greenslade has been named interim president of Springdale-based Northwest Technical Institute, according to a Thursday (June 20) news release. Northwest Technical Institute Board of Directors has approved the appointment….