by - September 10, 2019 2:50 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville reported a 4.1% enrollment increase this semester with 8,649 students. The unofficial number was taken on the 11th day of classes. The college reported…
by - September 9, 2019 3:59 pm
Most of the universities and colleges around the Natural State were recently ranked among their peer institutions by U.S. News & World Report, which looked at 15 factors to determine…
by - September 9, 2019 2:14 pm
Fort Smith Public Schools and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith are paving the way in Arkansas in teacher “real-life” education. FSPS received a waiver from the State Board…
by - September 9, 2019 1:07 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, says historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can be “a key arrow in the quiver” for helping prisoners re-enter society successfully, so he’s hoping…
by - September 5, 2019 8:00 pm
A research group led by Dr. Jonathan Merten, associate professor of chemistry at Arkansas State University, has received new funding by the National Science Foundation. Their $489,000 project is titled,…
by - September 4, 2019 4:54 pm
Daymond John was living in New York City in 1992 when he and several of his friends had an idea. The group wanted to start a clothing line, but John…
by - September 4, 2019 2:05 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Council and the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS) have partnered to create a new apprenticeship program. The course will create 200 apprenticeships and includes classroom education…
by - September 3, 2019 7:30 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith came under attack on social media over the weekend due to a complaint about the UAFS men’s basketball coach. A letter by Mr….
by - September 3, 2019 3:33 pm
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has approved Lyon College’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program and Military Science and Leadership concentration, according to the school. Provost Dr. Melissa Taverner…
by - September 2, 2019 10:10 am
A collaboration between NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is offering access to cutting-edge robotic training during the upcoming school year. High school…
by - August 30, 2019 11:04 am
Economics Arkansas Foundation announces the hiring of Elizabeth Sullivan as the organization’s first director, effective Aug. 1. Sullivan will be responsible for securing major gifts, assisting with fundraising events and…
by - August 30, 2019 10:16 am
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Chancellor Dr. Andrew Rogerson announced Friday (Aug. 30) that he will step down from the position, effective Sept. 1, after three years serving in…
by - August 28, 2019 9:59 am
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced Wednesday (Aug. 28) the launch of a new Razorback-themed lottery ticket. The scratch-off ticket costs $5 and includes three top prizes of $100,000. Players can…
by - August 28, 2019 9:48 am
Arkansas has received over $2 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to provide funding to local communities leveraging $1.2 million in local match…
by - August 27, 2019 1:06 am
North Arkansas College in Harrison has signed an agreement with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) that allows Northark Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) graduates to transfer to a…
by - August 27, 2019 12:49 am
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council have selected the first recipients of the Emerging Young Alumni award, a new recognition for ASU’s young alumni, their professional…
by - August 24, 2019 8:19 am
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Jason Penry is leaving Arkansas State University, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced on Friday (Aug. 23). Penry is resigning after seven years with ASU to take…
by - August 21, 2019 11:23 am
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2019 class to be inducted Oct. 17. The inductees are: James Howard Atkins of Herrington Inc.; Matthew Cashion of Cashion Company…
by - August 20, 2019 6:19 pm
Predicting the future can often be a fool’s errand, but in the world of higher education, administrators have little choice. Online classes are booming, tuition rates are constantly on the…
by - August 20, 2019 6:05 pm
The House and Senate Education Committees voted Tuesday (Aug. 20) to make a request for proposals from education consultants to produce the state’s first adequacy study in 16 years. The…
