by - February 8, 2016 12:11 pm
The University of Arkansas has again been rated in the highest research classification possible by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The category is defined as a doctoral-granting,…
by - February 8, 2016 11:02 am
Entrepreneur Matthew Davidge has purchased the media communications center at 1 Shackleford Drive, Little Rock, from Soul of the South Network, officials announced Monday. Media Gateway, already a tenant of…
by - February 8, 2016 10:58 am
Those attending the luncheon at Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference this week will hear from John Phipps, a farmer and commentator on the U.S. Farm Report, America’s longest-running farm…
by - February 5, 2016 12:37 pm
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus had 2.45% growth in spring enrollment with 1,801 students compared to last spring, which saw an enrollment of 1,758 students. Fall 2016 applications increased 170% from…
by - February 5, 2016 8:45 am
Arkansas State University reported its highest spring semester enrollment since new state admission standards were put in place. The 13,082 student count is the most for a spring semester since…
by - February 4, 2016 2:38 pm
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting nominations for its annual Environmental Stewardship Award, or ENVY award, and a new award called the Arkansas Environmental Technology Award. The…
by - February 4, 2016 2:35 pm
Arkansas State University students will have an opportunity to dress professionally and look sharp during their job searches as the College of Business relaunches the Career Closet program. In addition,…
by - February 4, 2016 2:15 pm
Tyson Foods competitor Wayne Farms has announced it will close the deboning lines at its Laurel, Miss., plant resulting in the loss of 500 jobs by mid-year because of a…
by - February 4, 2016 7:01 am
The 4th annual Arkansas legislative “Hoops for Kids’ Sake” charity basketball game will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center on the campus of…
by - February 3, 2016 6:41 pm
LineGard Med, developer of biomedical equipment, is expanding its management team. The Little Rock-based startup has hired Vance Clement as chief operations officer, and Jordan Mykleby as the director of…
by - February 3, 2016 6:29 pm
Tyson Foods has promoted Dan Zelenka to vice president of laboratory services, replacing Neal Apple who retired in mid-December. Zelenka began his career with Tyson Foods in 1986 as a…
by - February 3, 2016 6:24 pm
Dr. Mark Fowler is joining Sparks Obstetrics & Gynecology located at Sparks Plaza on Dodson Avenue in Fort Smith. The loss of a child inspired Fowler to become a physician…
by - February 2, 2016 9:47 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled 7,181 credit students for the spring 2016 semester, down 1.7% from student enrollment a year ago, according to college officials. The unofficial preliminary count was…
by - February 2, 2016 3:14 pm
Arvest Bank reported a spike in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan activity for the second consecutive year in 2015, with a 23% increase in loan approvals and a 45% rise…
by - February 2, 2016 6:34 am
The Walmart Foundation has given Oregon State University $810,000 to research “environmentally conscious” methods of dying fabric. The company sees higher education as the key to innovation. The U.S. Conference…
by - February 1, 2016 8:17 pm
John Newman has been chosen as the new executive director for Fayetteville-based Life Styles Inc., a position he held in the interim for the past 90 days. “We are extremely…
by - February 1, 2016 8:12 pm
Tyson Foods and the Tyson family are partnering on a $200,000 donation to the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency for renovations to its kitchen in Little Rock. The announcement…
by - February 1, 2016 1:53 pm
Kayla Pipkins, a physician assistant, has joined Sparks Clinic Cancer Center. She earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University…
by - January 30, 2016 10:49 am
Fort Smith businessmen and decorated war veterans Harry Shipley and Billy Dooly received the Distinguished Patriotic Achievement Award from the General William Darby Rangers Chapter of the Military Officers Association…
by - January 30, 2016 9:58 am
The Poultry Federation President Marvin Childers was elected to serve as President of the State Poultry Executives Association during the organization’s annual meeting at the International Production and Processing Expo…
