by - March 16, 2015 12:14 pm
One of Arkansas’ largest manufacturers has announced a $200,000 endowment to the College of Engineering at Arkansas State University that will be designated for scholarships to assist talented engineering majors….
by - March 13, 2015 3:20 pm
On Friday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the members of the Governor’s Council on Common Core Review to be chaired by Lt. Governor Tim Griffin. Hutchinson said earlier this week that…
by - March 13, 2015 6:11 am
You can read our feature story on the legacy and future of the Governor’s Cup business plan competition here. On Thursday, the annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business…
by - March 11, 2015 7:37 pm
It was an action-packed Wednesday as lawmakers approved several education bills, while a bill that allows school districts under 350 students to get a waiver to remain open was signed…
by - March 11, 2015 4:21 pm
Legislation signed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson Wednesday came too late for the now-defunct Weiner School District, but a parent from that community said the bill’s passage was a victory that…
by - March 11, 2015 1:24 pm
Editor’s note: Dr. Robin E. Bowen, author of this guest commentary, is president of Arkansas Tech University at Russellville. She is the first female president of a public, four-year university…
by - March 11, 2015 9:17 am
Several instructors at the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) recently attended and completed a training class at the Kauffman Foundation, the highly-influential Kansas City, Mo.-based nonprofit and…
by - March 10, 2015 3:39 pm
Several hundred people turned out Tuesday for the grand opening of three new businesses on the growing campus of Arkansas Baptist College, where President Fitz Hill promised the beginning of…
by - March 10, 2015 10:46 am
The board of regents at Texas A&M’s university system approved the appointment of UA Walton College of Business Dean Eli Jones to be the new dean of the Mays Business…
by - March 10, 2015 6:39 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 9, 2015 4:04 pm
Karen Minkel will succeed Rob Brothers as the Home Region director for the Walton Family Foundation upon his approaching retirement in April. Minkel joined the foundation in 2012 and has…
by - March 5, 2015 7:03 pm
The legislature approved several education-related bills Thursday, looking at K-12 and higher education. Meanwhile, the House Education Committee approved a bill that would allow school boards to decide on advertising…
by - March 5, 2015 11:40 am
A lawmaker on Thursday said he was optimistic that the state’s highway funding issues will be resolved in the near future with the creation of a working group. Rep. Dan…
by - March 5, 2015 11:23 am
The University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences says it is exploring educational and research opportunities for students and faculty with three universities in China….
by - March 4, 2015 7:38 pm
The Senate Education Committee Wednesday passed a bill requiring a minimum ACT score of 19 for students to receive the lottery-funded Academic Challenge Scholarship. The bill also reduces payouts during…
by - March 4, 2015 9:07 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 3, 2015 6:28 pm
A school test may be waived under a bill that passed by a House committee Tuesday, while legislators moved up their schedule in light of reports of snow, sleet and…
by - March 3, 2015 1:02 pm
A couple from Tuckerman who loved Arkansas State University has left an estate gift that will leave a long-lasting positive impact on the athletics program. During their married life, Henry…
by - March 2, 2015 9:42 pm
MEDICAID TASK FORCE NAMED Twelve Republicans and four Democrats have been named to a legislative task force that will come up with a solution to end the Private Option and…
by - March 2, 2015 1:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Monday announced former Sen. Johnny Key, R-Mountain Home, as his preference as the state’s new education commissioner, but state law will have to be changed for that…
