by - January 21, 2015 11:31 am
Tyson Foods Foundation, Tyson Family Donate $500,000 to eVersity
The contribution was announced Wednesday in Little Rock and will aid in development of initial degree programs.
Tag: education
by - January 21, 2015 8:49 am
Underwood Donation Endows Faculty Fellowship at UA
The Bill and LeAnn Underwood Honors Faculty Fellow Endowment will be used to support the faculty member leading the honors colloquium courses in the Walton College.
by - January 20, 2015 4:07 pm
Boston Mountain Biotech Lands Rights to Lotus Protein Patent
Boston Mountain Biotech, founded by University of Arkansas doctoral graduate and chemical engineer Ellen Brune, announced Tuesday it holds the exclusive rights to commercialize and use a patented protein purification system that makes it easier to produce pharmaceuticals.
by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
Startup Junkie Consulting Boosts Its Efforts in 2015
The consulting firm plans to expand the depth and breadth of its offerings, thanks to a Walton Family Foundation grant and a contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
Amerine Leaves UA; Who Follows Him? (EDITORS NOTE)
Jeff Amerines replacement as associate vice provost for research and economic development and director of Technology Ventures at the University of Arkansas is crucial in the goal of increasing its reputation as a research hub.
by - January 19, 2015 12:00 am
UA Center Hosting Seminar With Small Business Focus
The Arkansas Small Business Owners Legal Summit is scheduled for Feb. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.
by - January 16, 2015 4:12 pm
JBU to Launch Nine-Figure Capital Campaign
John Brown University in Siloam Springs will reveal details of the upcoming campaign in a news conference Jan. 21.
by - January 12, 2015 1:05 pm
UA Announces Gearhart Retirement
Chancellor G. David Gearhart will step down on July 31.
by - January 9, 2015 2:59 pm
Restructuring and Layoffs at Fayetteville-based Acumen Brands
As the e-commerce company continues to evolve, founder John James has turned CEO duties over to Terry Turpin.
by - January 7, 2015 2:16 pm
Jerry Jones Donates Land To Razorback Foundation
The owner of the Dallas Cowboys recently closed on a $7.3 million purchase of 256 bank-owned acres west of the Cato Springs Road exit. He then deeded the property to an LLC controlled by the Razorback Foundation.
by - January 5, 2015 12:00 am
Ozark IC Finds Niche in Extreme Circuits
Leaders at Ozark Integrated Circuits Inc. have leveraged their unique skillset and made some unconventional decisions early on that laid the groundwork for what the team planned to be a larger payoff down the road.
by - January 5, 2015 12:00 am
Collins Keen on Advancing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Ten years after she started that first company Jeannette Balleza Collins is a fixture on the local startup scene, with her hand in many projects that promote a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas.
by - January 5, 2015 12:00 am
University of Arkansas Buys Suites on Fayetteville Square
The university recently purchased 8,351 SF of office space at 1 E. Center St., in two deals totaling $1.44 million.
by - December 31, 2014 1:11 pm
Amerine Leaves UA Position
Jeff Amerine has left his position as vice provost of research and economic development at the University of Arkansas to focus on startup consulting.
by - December 22, 2014 12:00 am
Business Forecast Luncheon Scheduled Jan. 30 in Rogers
The 21st annual Sam M. Walton College of Business event will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.
by - December 16, 2014 8:00 am
Arkansans Cautious About Adding New Debt
Caution is reflected in increased savings rate among respondents to the Fall 2014 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.
by - December 5, 2014 10:07 am
UA Alum Named Fundraiser for College of Education, Health Professions
University of Arkansas alumna and former staff member Emily Williams has been named director of development for the College of Education and Health Professions, the school announced Friday.
by - December 4, 2014 8:59 am
Jeff Long To Headline Rogers-Lowell Chambers Annual Meeting
The University of Arkansas athletic director will be the keynote speaker at the 93rd annual event Feb. 27.
by - December 2, 2014 8:59 am
Arkansans Optimistic About Future Economic Conditions
Consumers say next six months good for major household purchases in Arvest-backed survey.
by - November 24, 2014 12:00 am
Online eVersity? Maybe, Maybe Not (OPINION)
The University of Arkansas System wants to siphon $5 million from its brick-and-mortar campuses to finance the startup costs for an online university.