Tag: education

Springdale Schools Top Enrollment, Budget Lists

School’s operating budget is more than $140 million.

Operations Management Degree Designed for Leaders

Now in its 36th year, the Master of Science in Operations Management has become the largest graduate program at the University of Arkansas.

Corporate Culinary Arts to Prep Industry Workers

Chef Lou Rice is heading up NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s new culinary program within its corporate learning division.

Hawk Expanding After Return to Area

Longtime ‘coach’ also offers marriage counseling.

A Splash of Green Provides Clients a Pool of Alternatives

Heidi Tankersley used personal experience as the launching point for a business based on safer, cleaner homes.

Alcoa and Quantis Among Latest to Join Consortium

PR? Consultants, a leader in the field of life cycle management, also has joined.

Petrino, Pelphrey Top Highest-Paid Employee List

University of Arkansas employees dominate highest-paid state employee rankings.

This D+ is an F (Jim Karrh Commentary)

Drake University might be a great school, but someone there should have thought twice before unveiling a new D+ campaign slogan.

GreeNWAy Chamber Program Continues to Strengthen Roots

Due to the vigilance of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, an increasingly popular program called the GreeNWAy Initiative is providing sustainable expertise to area businesses. Also, the University of Arkansas has joined a nationwide sustainability rat

Report Says Sentiments Down in River Valley Area

Consumer sentiment in the Fort Smith area dropped during the third quarter, according to a preliminary report issued by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

SynergyTech: Ready, Waiting to Train Green Workforce

Companies like SynergyTech are working to grow manufacturing jobs in Arkansas.

UAMS Makes Healthy Cuts

University hospital back in black since March, Chancellor says.

WAC 10×10 Series Aims to Build Fan Base Before Expansion

Lower ticket prices are seen as critical to growing audiences.

Sustainability Consortium Welcomes Mars Inc. into Fold

Two-university effort gains another partner.

Outside Income Bolsters UA Coaches’ Bottom Lines

Arkansas’ 16 head coaches earned more than $1.9 million in outside income during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Retirement, Razorback Style

Rogers was recently selected as one of the best places to live anywhere in the country. Now Fayetteville is earning praise as a top retirement destination.