by - September 20, 2013 4:16 pm
Eight Arkansas higher education leaders Friday released a letter to members of Arkansas’ congressional delegation calling on them to pass immigration reform. The letter was signed by Dr. Joel Anderson,…
by - September 19, 2013 10:06 pm
The business of collegiate athletics has risen to a whole new level in the last 20 years. Where is it heading next?
by - September 19, 2013 6:04 am
CJRW and Entergy are recognized for their work in leading publications, ASU hires a new chancellor for its Newport campus, and a Little Rock construction firm is rebranding. ADWEEK’S ‘TOP…
by - September 19, 2013 5:52 am
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have signed a memorandum of understanding to…
by - September 18, 2013 10:45 am
Voters in nine school districts voted to raise millage rates in Tuesday’s school elections, while those in five districts said no. Districts that passed a millage increase were Bentonville, Heber…
by - September 16, 2013 10:13 pm
Four teachers were named finalists to be next year’s Arkansas Teacher of the Year at the state capitol Monday. Ali Weimer knows what’s in store for the eventual winner. Weimer,…
by - September 16, 2013 3:11 pm
Roger Norman, director of the state’s division of Legislative Audit, has forwarded an investigative report to Prosecuting Attorney John Threet of Fayetteville. On Friday, state lawmakers heard conflicting testimony from…
by - September 15, 2013 8:58 am
Gov. Mike Beebe says there will have to be consensus from legislators before he’ll call a special session, but two key lawmakers say they’re unsure a solution will emerge before Jan. 1 when teachers could face major premium hikes.
by - September 13, 2013 1:27 pm
From our content partner, the : The outgoing University of Arkansas chief spokesman accused UA Chancellor David Gearhart and other officials Friday of ordering the destruction of financial records requested…
by - September 10, 2013 6:44 pm
The education reform group Arkansas Learns is running a campaign during this year’s school elections – not to elect a candidate, but to encourage people to vote. “We’re not targeting…
by - September 9, 2013 10:00 pm
Arkansas lawmakers discussed how to handle a $53 million deficit in the Public School Health Insurance program that is threatening near 50% increases in premiums to be paid by teachers…
by - September 9, 2013 12:30 pm
Connect Arkansas is hosting the “Connecting Arkansas Internet Conference” September 25-26 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Little Rock. The goal of the conference is to provide a more complete…
by - September 9, 2013 11:53 am
Four finalists for 2014 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will be named Monday, Sept. 16, at the Capitol. The four will be selected from 16 regional finalists who each will…
by - September 3, 2013 9:58 pm
A high school teacher at Pine Bluff’s Ridgway Christian School is one of six teachers in line for People magazine’s Teacher of the Year Readers’ Choice award. Diedre Young, the…
by - September 3, 2013 5:36 am
Arkansas State University hired consulting firm Tripp Umbach to conduct a feasibility study on the viability of an osteopathic medical school. ASU has been looking to establish a Doctor of…
by - August 28, 2013 5:45 pm
A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a rise in the percentage of foreign-born workers in the American labor force and it’s a trend that has also been observed in the Natural State.
by - August 28, 2013 3:58 pm
Not only is the management of product and people related to supply and demand part of the curriculum at the University of Arkansas’ Walton College, it’s also a real issue…
by - August 27, 2013 9:52 am
Voters in Bentonville are being asked for the second time in two years to fund a second high school, though this request is smaller than last year’s failed attempt. The…
by - August 26, 2013 8:58 pm
University of Arkansas officials on Monday defended the sudden decision to end the employment of Associate Vice Chancellor of University Relations John Diamond, with UA Chancellor G. David Gearhart saying…
by - August 25, 2013 9:55 am
The University of Arkansas announced late Friday (Aug. 23) that John Diamond, the associate vice chancellor of university relations, has been fired. His dismissal is another surprise in the university’s…
