Education

ASU veterinary college to help reduce Arkansas’ shortage

Arkansas has never had a veterinary school and now the state is on the verge of having two. Construction on the first public school in the state is on schedule….

‘Speak Out!’ program at A-State aids Parkinson’s patients with therapy

The Department of Communication Disorders (DCD) at Arkansas State University is the “Speak Out!” Therapy and Research Center in the state. Developed by the Parkinson Voice Project, the program helps…

Hendrix, UCA sign MOU for health grad programs

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and Hendrix College entered into a new agreement that establishes a pathway for Hendrix students to pursue graduate study in health-related fields at UCA….

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest board moves, teen center, and a jury verdict

Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Board Move The board of directors at Fort Smith-based ArcBest have appointed Chris Sultemeier as a new director, effective…

NWTI opens $8 million ammonia refrigeration center, marks 50th anniversary

More than 100 people attended an invitation-only event on a chilly Thursday evening (Oct. 30) at Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) in Springdale to celebrate the opening of its new $8…

UAFS announces community business, leadership awards

Longtime businessman and community supporter Fred Williams is the recipient of the inaugural Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center Distinguished Service and Commitment Award, according to the University of Arkansas at…

Beaver Watershed Alliance receives $618,000 for smart growth project

The Beaver Watershed Alliance announced Thursday (Oct. 30) that it has been awarded a $618,235 grant to continue its work to protect the water and to implement smart growth strategies…

Report calls for streamlining child care licensing process

Child care in Arkansas can be made more available and affordable by reducing licensing and regulatory burdens, providing pooled or state-backed insurance programs, and expanding workforce training offerings, according to…

Alice Walton notes ‘special day’ at the AWSOM ceremonial opening

The inaugural class of medical students at the Alice Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) in Bentonville began studies in mid-July but the ceremonial opening was Wednesday (Oct 29), with Alice…

Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy to be launched

Arkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development and the College of Liberal Arts and Communication has announced the launch of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy, a six-session…

Willard, Pat Walker Charitable Foundation gives $1.5 million to Hope Cancer Resources

The Hope Cancer Resources Foundation announced Monday (Oct. 27) that it has received a $1.5 million endowment gift from the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation to support the patient…

UA professor Remko van Hoek receives supply chain award

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has named Remko van Hoek, professor of supply chain management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of…

UAFS begins equipping advanced manufacturing lab

Advanced manufacturing equipment to support workforce training has been installed at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS), the university announced Monday (Oct. 27). Equipment and installation was supported…

University of Central Arkansas establishes NWA advisory council

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway announced Monday (Oct. 27) the launch of a Northwest Arkansas Advisory Council to “deepen the university’s connection” to Northwest Arkansas. The council…

Report shows more Arkansas, U.S. children living in poverty

Children living in poverty in Arkansas was 14.5% in the 2022-2024 period, up from 8.9% between 2019-2021, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). The…

Walton Family Foundation-backed workforce programs uplift residents

Multiple workforce programs operating in Northwest Arkansas have made a significant impact on residents across the region and the state. In turn, they’ve contributed to the area economy. The Walton…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: U.S. Attorney nomination, bank boss, and a Latino trailblazer

Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. U.S. Attorney Nomination Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes has been nominated to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District…

University of Arkansas receives $2 million in gifts

The University of Arkansas recently announced $2 million in gifts to support scholarships, teaching, and, in part, the Land of Opportunity fundraising campaign. Alumni Bill and Pat McKamey will give…

Council: ‘Bold action’ needed for sustainable growth in Northwest Arkansas

For more than a decade, the Northwest Arkansas Council has focused on sustainable regional growth into future decades. Council leaders said Thursday (Oct. 23) that “collective commitment” will be needed…

Waterfowl research center opens at UA Monticello

The Arkansas section of the Mississippi Flyway that birds use to migrate across North America is vital for the birds and provides hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist dollars…