by - May 21, 2020 12:55 pm
An anonymous donor gifted $25 million the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the single largest gift in the institution’s 93-year history. Officials revealed the gift on Thursday (May 21)….
by - May 20, 2020 5:15 pm
Arkansas State University has appointed a new associate dean and director of accreditation in its college of engineering and computer science, said Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharyya, dean of the college. Dr….
by - May 19, 2020 12:09 pm
There was a time when Mississippi County was one of the most prosperous counties in Arkansas. The county that sits in the far northeast corner of the state abuts the…
by - May 18, 2020 7:26 pm
Looking at an unknown school environment in the fall 2020 and at risk state and local funding, the Fort Smith Public School District Board of Education on Monday night (May…
by - May 18, 2020 4:40 pm
Blistering heat and humidity greeted President Zachary Taylor on the 4th of July in 1850. He was the only person ever elected president who couldn’t read, but he was a…
by - May 18, 2020 3:10 pm
Master’s degrees in professional accounting, applied business analytics and supply chain management will be offered this fall in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas…
by - May 13, 2020 5:15 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state is on track to meet his goal of conducting 60,000 COVID-19 tests in May. He also said Wednesday (May 13) state and university officials…
by - May 13, 2020 4:49 pm
A new scholarship program could help the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith bolster fall enrollment numbers and help stem expected budget losses, according to UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley….
by - May 13, 2020 4:46 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is preparing to ask for a renewal of the ¼-cent county-wide sales tax that benefits the institution and is set to sunset in…
by - May 13, 2020 2:34 pm
Senior graphic design students who are finishing their “Professional Practice for Design” and “Portfolio Capstone” courses at Arkansas State University are showcasing their work online for a virtual version of…
by - May 13, 2020 10:19 am
The provost of the University of Arkansas is leaving to take the position at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, as the vice chancellor for student affairs is named interim…
by - May 12, 2020 10:23 am
Arkansas INBRE (Idea Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence), which promotes biomedical research with programs for undergraduate students and faculty statewide, has seen its federal funding renewed for $18.4 million over…
by - May 12, 2020 10:11 am
Arkansas’ pre-K through 12th grade school systems spent $10,139 per pupil from state, local and federal sources in fiscal year 2018, an increase of 1.7% from the year before, according…
by - May 11, 2020 7:53 pm
A construction update presented to the Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education at a study session Monday (May 11) shows major projects on track to be completed prior to…
by - May 10, 2020 8:52 pm
Jim and Carole Williamson have made a $25,000 gift to the Lamar Williamson Prize for Excellence in Teaching, increasing the annual award amount from $2,500 to $3,500. This increase allows…
by - May 10, 2020 9:57 am
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Chuck Welch is preparing for any and all scenarios that may affect the multiple campuses in his university domain. He says his team is…
by - May 7, 2020 5:46 pm
We live in a world where data drives everything and one college in Northeast Arkansas has decided to expand its offerings in this discipline. Lyon College in Batesville recently approved…
by - May 6, 2020 2:55 pm
Colleges and universities across Arkansas are planning to resume in-person classes this fall, according to officials from around the state. On Monday (May 4), University of Arkansas University System trustees…
by - May 5, 2020 1:03 pm
Bradbury Art Museum, in partnership with the Department of Art + Design, will host a virtual exhibition space created to showcase the work of the class of 2020. Family, friends…
by - May 4, 2020 4:22 pm
Arkansas State University is tentatively planning to have in-person classes this fall and hopes to have its dorms at full operation even as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to…
