by - July 28, 2019 4:34 pm
She describes her first few weeks on the job as a “time of discovery.” Part of that discovery, said University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley, includes…
by - July 25, 2019 4:43 pm
The Leadership Fort Smith Program, managed by the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, on July 24 named the next 25 people to participate in the program launched in 1988….
by - July 24, 2019 9:11 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced Wednesday (July 24) the four university partners selected to expand and build upon the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI). DRA will continue its existing partnership…
by - July 24, 2019 4:31 pm
Consumers are in a position to spend given the growing national economy, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) CEO Matthew Shay. The same is true in Northwest Arkansas as the…
by - July 22, 2019 9:05 pm
Dr. Doug Brubaker, Fort Smith Public Schools superintendent, told the FSPS board of education at the board’s regular meeting Monday (July 22) that the district will look at revising the…
by - July 21, 2019 5:17 pm
Henderson State University President Glen Jones announced Friday (July 19) he would resign as president, effective immediately. Jones has served as university president since March 2012. “While serving as president…
by - July 21, 2019 5:06 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock raised $20 million in private gift support during the fiscal year that ended June 30, marking an 11% increase over the previous fiscal…
by - July 18, 2019 4:39 pm
Longtime Arkansas State University faculty member Dr. Marika Kyriakos has been named director of Fowler Center and promoted to interim assistant dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Communications,…
by - July 18, 2019 12:32 pm
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis has been named chair of the Southland Conference Board of Directors for 2019-21. The two-year appointment was announced at the Southland Conference 2019…
by - July 18, 2019 12:26 pm
Arkansas State University-Beebe and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. have signed a partnership agreement to establish a training program for outboard marine motor technicians at ASU-Beebe’s Searcy campus. A signing ceremony…
by - July 17, 2019 8:02 am
Tyson Foods announced plans Tuesday (July 17) to invest $1 million in 46 school districts in 37 communities where the meat giant operates. The grants are part of the DonorsChoose.org…
by - July 16, 2019 1:56 pm
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis has promoted Amy Whitehead to chief of staff, effective Aug. 12. Whitehead is currently assistant vice president for Community and Workforce Development in…
by - July 16, 2019 10:25 am
The University of Arkansas will use a $4.63 million award from the National Science Foundation to establish a program to recruit, educate and train cybersecurity professionals. The UA announced Tuesday…
by - July 15, 2019 5:25 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will make funding for the Criminal Justice Institute’s Center for School Safety a permanent line item in the state budget, he announced at the Institute’s Arkansas Safe…
by - July 15, 2019 9:57 am
Douglas Hutchings, CEO and co-founder of Fayetteville solar tech startup Picasolar Inc., has been named director of the nonprofit Arkansas Research Alliance’s (ARA) ARA Academy of Scholars & Fellows. The…
by - July 14, 2019 7:54 pm
Dr. Cliff Jones, former vice chancellor for learning and instruction at ASU Mid-South, has been named deputy director of the Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development, according to…
by - July 10, 2019 10:04 pm
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University has been recognized as the small business development center of the year by the U.S. Small Business…
by - July 10, 2019 1:16 pm
Changes in the 2019-2020 school year to the Fort Smith Public School’s student handbook, which were approved by the FSPS board of directors Monday (July 8), could change student publications…
by - July 9, 2019 8:00 pm
After two previous attempts to hire a consultant to recommend changes to Arkansas’ school funding formula failed, the issue again will be considered in August, the chairman of the House…
by - July 9, 2019 2:03 pm
Arkansas students have greater natural talent than interest for high-demand jobs in the state, and those who only base their career choice on interest might be led away from jobs…
