by - July 31, 2024 3:48 pm
Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame will be the celebrity speaker at the the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) Center for Economic Development (CED)’s inaugural Excellence in Family…
by - July 31, 2024 3:22 pm
The Walton Family Foundation and the state of Arkansas will provide $18.7 million for the McAuley Place development in Bentonville, according to a Wednesday (July 31) news release. The 160-unit…
by - July 31, 2024 7:51 am
Forward Arkansas recently added Victoria DeFrancesco Soto and Jared Henderson to its board. Both additions bring experience in education and public service as the nonprofit pursues its mission of accelerating…
by - July 30, 2024 1:02 pm
A researcher at Arkansas State University was recently awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, and it could aid the development of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Building Research…
by - July 29, 2024 5:59 pm
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting body for Arkansas State University, has notified Chancellor Todd Shields of its decision to accept the visiting team’s report on A-State, thereby…
by - July 29, 2024 5:30 pm
At least four of the firms involved with the planning and construction of Fort Smith Public School’s Peak Innovation Center disagree with the findings of an investigation earlier this year…
by - July 29, 2024 1:58 pm
The University of Central Arkansas closed out fiscal year 2024 with more than $15.9 million raised from 6,916 donors. This is the seventh consecutive year the university has surpassed its…
by - July 28, 2024 8:12 pm
Lyon College leaders gave a sneak preview of a new dental school – the first in Arkansas – on Thursday evening (July 25). Located in Little Rock’s Riverdale neighborhood in…
by - July 24, 2024 10:44 pm
Jim Rowland, the longtime and revered coach and athletic director with the Fort Smith Public School District who helped guide the district though an emotional and divisive mascot change, has…
by - July 24, 2024 6:03 am
Dr. Rachel Eells has been named the inaugural Windgate Foundation Endowed Director of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “I am so pleased to…
by - July 23, 2024 9:21 am
Searcy-based Harding University announced Tuesday (July 23) a 20% discount for veterans for two of its online continuing education programs. The college said it’s master’s degree in organizational leadership and…
by - July 22, 2024 2:52 pm
As soon as the July 4 holiday ends, families often switch their spending intentions toward back-to-school. A recent survey by JLL found parents plan to spend 21.8% more on back-to-school…
by - July 22, 2024 2:03 pm
The University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Foundation announced eight new board members to its foundation. They are serving three-year terms beginning in July 2024. The new members are: Braden…
by - July 22, 2024 1:52 pm
Two Williams Baptist University employees have transitioned into new roles. Jeff Rider has taken on the duties of director of Athletic Eligibility & Retention, while Kristy Miller is now the…
by - July 22, 2024 1:48 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the…
by - July 18, 2024 7:02 am
The Thaden School announced Thursday (July 18) the site for its new Lower School campus, which will be located on 10th and Benton St., directly south of the current Thaden…
by - July 17, 2024 6:06 pm
Lawmakers, school administrators and parents have cell phones, their use by students, and possible restrictions on their mind as the tie for back-to-school draws near. But area schools are saying…
by - July 16, 2024 1:22 pm
Hendrix College has named Benjamin K. Carter as its Assistant Vice President for Advancement, effective August 5, 2024. Carter comes to the Hendrix community from the University of Arkansas, where…
by - July 16, 2024 11:50 am
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald Bobbitt announced Tuesday (July 16) plans to retire as president after almost 13 years leading the state’s largest university system. Bobbitt began his…
by - July 15, 2024 2:06 pm
Kyle May will succeed Chris Bauer as executive director of Arkansas Edge, the name, image and likeness (NIL) collective for Razorback athletes, and Alex Harper was named director of corporate…
