by - August 15, 2014 5:03 pm
The concept of networking “is going to dominate the 21st century,” former President Bill Clinton told attendees at the opening of the Southern Governors’ Association’s annual meeting, which is being held in Little Rock this weekend.
by - August 14, 2014 5:16 pm
Wal-Mart, the Walmart Foundation and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), awarded $4 million to seven universities to help create processes that facilitate U.S. manufacturing jobs in the areas of…
by - August 13, 2014 6:50 pm
Reforming the state’s workforce education system is the single most-important issue to saving and creating skilled jobs, Delta leaders say. A new report suggested ramping up existing efforts.
by - August 12, 2014 7:11 pm
Arkansas should be able to expand broadband access to all public schools without extra state funding because it’s currently wasting too much money on outdated technology and is not effectively…
by - August 11, 2014 4:59 pm
Arkansas should be able to connect all of its schools to high-speed fiber optics broadband networks within a few years using $15 million it already spends.
by - July 28, 2014 8:59 am
In 2007, Arkansas State University was forced to make a decision: fight what would almost certainly be a losing battle with the National College Athletic Association to keep their long-time…
by - July 28, 2014 12:01 am
City leaders are doing much more than just keeping Fayetteville funky. Grounded by the University of Arkansas, this college town has a strong manufacturing and technology base.
by - July 27, 2014 8:24 am
Sen. Linda Chesterfield and businessman Sherman Tate, who came of age in the civil rights era, recalled their roles and memories in the tumultuous decade, which celebrates the 50th anniversary this month of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
by - July 26, 2014 4:45 pm
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday granted the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) certification for an additional osteopathic medical school site on the campus of Arkansas State…
by - July 25, 2014 6:27 am
A letter from telecommunications providers expressing opposition to connecting K-12 public schools to a statewide fiber optic network drew disapproval from Gov. Mike Beebe, who called parts of the letter…
by - July 22, 2014 12:05 am
Wal-Mart Stores is offering teachers across the country 10% savings on classroom supplies. The retail giant kicked off the campaign in its hometown of Bentonville on Monday (July 21) by…
by - July 22, 2014 12:02 am
The Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges (AATYC) has launched a new statewide initiative hoping to connect students who have completed or nearly completed their associate’s degrees to gain their diplomas….
by - July 22, 2014 12:01 am
University of Central Arkansas President Tom Courtway has named Kelley Erstine as Chief of Staff effective September 1, 2014. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Insurance Agents…
by - July 15, 2014 8:42 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (July 15) that the Wallace and Jama Fowler Family has made a $2.5 million gift to help fund the University of Arkansas’ new Baseball…
by - July 11, 2014 6:30 pm
The group that wants public schools to connect to a statewide high-speed internet network says 7,292 Arkansans participated in a teleconference town hall July 10. The call was sponsored by…
by - July 10, 2014 8:29 pm
If there is one area of Arkansas’ economy that is doing well, it is in jobs that require strong skills in math and science, according to Dr. Suzanne Mitchell. She…
by - July 6, 2014 8:42 pm
Editor’s note: Steve Brawner is a freelance journalist and Talk Business & Politics contributor. His syndicated columns appear in Arkansas newspapers and TalkBusiness.net. He can be reached by e-mail at @[email protected]. Follow him on…
by - July 6, 2014 9:18 am
In a Talk Business & Politics interview, GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson spelled out aspects of his jobs plan for Arkansas. He also noted his interest in reforming the state’s regulatory agencies.
by - July 2, 2014 12:15 am
32 hours. Three calendar days. Two locations. One special session. Arkansas lawmakers wrapped up a short special session passing bills to address a public school employee insurance crisis, prison overcrowding…
by - June 30, 2014 10:35 pm
With a touch of fanfare, Arkansas lawmakers made quick work of the first day of the 89th General Assembly’s second extraordinary session. The House of Representatives met in the Old…
