by - May 23, 2019 8:24 pm
The Future School of Fort Smith graduated its 79 students May 14, an inaugural graduating class that was offered about $1.9 million in scholarships. The graduating seniors all left the…
by - May 23, 2019 10:57 am
As Arkansas’ first secretary of education, Johnny Key will implement Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s government transformation efforts for students in pre-kindergarten through graduate school. Hutchinson announced Key, the current education commissioner,…
by - May 22, 2019 8:52 pm
The Department of Military Science and Leadership at Arkansas State University commissioned eight ROTC cadets as second lieutenants during a recent ceremony attended by family, friends and university staff. The…
by - May 21, 2019 8:12 am
May is synonymous with graduations and the end of school for millions of students across the country. With a strong overall economy fueled by low unemployment and scant inflationary price…
by - May 20, 2019 7:58 pm
The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton has officially opened its search for a new chancellor. The next appointed chancellor will be the fourth leader in the institution’s 56-year…
by - May 20, 2019 7:19 pm
University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis and Arkansas State University-Beebe Chancellor Jennifer Methvin signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a “Bear Partners” agreement. The partnership gives ASU-Beebe…
by - May 20, 2019 12:18 pm
The University of Arkansas School of Art, the first and only accredited collegiate school of art in the state, has hired its first executive director. The UA announced Monday (May…
by - May 19, 2019 8:09 pm
Andrea Allen is the executive director of Arkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development. The center is home to the Small Business Technology Development Center, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions and…
by - May 12, 2019 7:06 pm
Sebastian County is one of six counties selected from more than 3,000 U.S. counties as part of a Walton Family Foundation-funded project to study food insecurity. The Fort Smith Board…
by - May 9, 2019 6:21 pm
Tristin Phillips spent a lot of time on the farm during his youth in Bismarck. A wide variety of machines used on the farm needed to be fixed and he…
by - May 9, 2019 4:40 pm
Workforce development is vital to Fort Smith. It’s a point Tim Allen, Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, has stressed often over the past several years. In…
by - May 9, 2019 11:54 am
The first class of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design program will graduate from the School of Art at the University of Arkansas on Friday (May 10). Nine…
by - May 9, 2019 11:54 am
When Dr. Jason Mizell started working as a colorectal surgeon at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, he realized his financial knowledge – professionally and personally – was limited….
by - May 7, 2019 2:03 pm
From bicycle racks to going back to school to maker space to trolley rides, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students are engaged in an upper level leadership class that…
by - May 3, 2019 5:58 pm
Months of applications, interviews and reviews culminated Friday (May 3) in 31 students publicly committing to jobs, internships and mentoring programs during a signing day event following the Fort Smith…
by - May 2, 2019 1:21 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday (May 2) that Lake Hamilton High School teacher Karma Turner is the first Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year winner. Turner was one of…
by - May 1, 2019 2:48 pm
Jarrett Free has been named as the new director of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) University Center at the Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development. The EDA-supported University…
by - April 30, 2019 6:38 pm
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its class of 2019. Nominations will be accepted through June 15. More information and an online nomination form can be…
by - April 25, 2019 7:45 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Real Estate Review Committee voted Thursday (April 25) to recommend selling land originally set aside for Fort Smith Public Schools to the Arkansas College for…
by - April 25, 2019 5:10 pm
Dr. Lynn Boyd accepted an appointment as the dean of science and mathematics at Arkansas State University, it was announced Thursday (April 25). “We look forward to Dr. Boyd joining…
