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Moving health care beyond ‘what’s the matter with you?’
At the heart of Alice L. Walton School of Medicine’s approach to creating the physicians of the future is training doctors in whole health principles. Whole health is defined by…
Guest Commentary
by - March 30, 2025 1:13 pm
How leaders can elevate their teams, drive success
“It’s so much easier to do it myself.” “I don’t have time to pour into people.” “I can get it done quicker and better.” These are some of the most…
by - March 25, 2025 9:00 am
The vital role of succession, estate planning for farmers
Farmers are renowned for their resilience and ability to persist through floods, freezes and other less-than-favorable conditions. However, one obstacle that often poses a significant challenge for them is a…
by - March 20, 2025 9:07 am
UCA is central to NWA
Northwest Arkansas is a hub of industry, innovation and opportunity, and great universities do not just respond to opportunity — they help create it. That is why the University of…
by - March 16, 2025 11:06 am
Thriving through change: Real estate trends point up
Many of us have heard the expression, “If you build it, they will come.” That logic certainly applies to Northwest Arkansas. Now one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S.,…
by - February 25, 2025 2:00 pm
Building success through employee care
Garver’s growth over the past decade is one of remarkable transformation. Since 2019, the company has expanded from 650 employees to more than 1,500, effectively navigating challenges like the COVID-19…
by - February 24, 2025 10:00 am
Jonesboro: A trendsetter city preparing for the future
When it comes to Northeast Arkansas, the vision many visitors hold prior to arrival is one of fertile soil, dense forest and typical quiet country living. However, the combined efforts…
by - February 24, 2025 8:48 am
Outdoor recreation fuels Arkansas’ tourism growth
Whether you are dropping in on the Castle Hub, cruising down the nation’s first national river, chasing a combine harvester in search of a Yellow Rail, defying gravity by trusting…
by - February 17, 2025 10:21 am
Building, selling to supply chain businesses
The supply chain technology space has seen an unprecedented wave of new tech startups over the past decade. While venture capital inflow into the logistics sector is retracting to normal…
by - February 12, 2025 11:16 am
Energy policy takes center stage
Survival guides use the “rule of threes.” You can survive three minutes without oxygen, three hours without shelter in an extreme environment, three days without water and three weeks without…
by - January 30, 2025 5:00 pm
Northwest Arkansas’ market-based housing reforms
There is a shortage of affordable housing in Northwest Arkansas, a fact noted by consumers, foundations, public officials and in media reports. Every city in the region is affected by…
by - January 21, 2025 11:04 am
How to become a learning machine
So you have an idea. A genius idea. A wonderful, brilliant, genius idea. You’re going to build a product or service that’s going to change the world. You toil for…
by - January 13, 2025 1:22 pm
Nonpartisan Politics: A better approach for Fort Smith
In today’s political climate, it’s easy to feel divided by labels. But here in Fort Smith, we have the opportunity to work together beyond party lines for the good of…
by - January 9, 2025 2:41 pm
A 2025 cybersecurity forecast
Americans love to be busy — or at least give the impression we are. As Time magazine recently noted, our society increasingly values being active, at work and at home,…
by - January 7, 2025 1:20 pm
Approaching community engagement
Northwest Arkansas has a strong history of community engagement. While it’s true that some companies don’t engage the community – either because they haven’t given it any thought or they…
by - December 31, 2024 8:00 am
Educational agents of change
As 2024 comes to a close, the subject of New Year’s resolutions often arises. Looking for something new or stuck in a rut, many of us vow to ourselves or…
by - December 30, 2024 10:30 am
The transformative role of postpartum contraception
Despite an uptick in awareness and concerted efforts, Arkansas continues to face a serious maternal health crisis. Its vast rural footprint limits access to healthcare, and high rates of unplanned…
by - December 22, 2024 12:16 pm
Learn backwards, live forward
I can still remember learning to drive my first car. My newfound freedom changed everything. It was an exciting right of passage. Although driving equals freedom, the dangers of navigating…
by - December 15, 2024 12:11 pm
Contextualizing Carl Geffken’s impact on Fort Smith
Fort Smith has always been my home, a city I deeply care for and have dedicated years of my life to serving. As a former city director and planning commissioner,…
by - December 8, 2024 10:49 am
Giving up control
The craft of improvisation is built on a few core foundational principles. First and the most widely known is the law of agreement, typically referred to as “yes, and.” Basically…