Tag: education

UA?s Long Denies Withholding Information

Role of sponsorships in new UA package still cloudy

Highest Paid State Employees

University of Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino tops this year’s list of highest paid state employees.

Local Companies Still Find Value in Team-building Activities

Team-building activities, from half-day getaways to extreme experiences, remain a viable endeavor for lots of businesses.

UA’s Apparel Studies Program Enjoys Surge in Popularity

The university of Arkansas’ apparel studies program has increased in enrollment by more than 300 percent since 1998.

UA Enrollment Hits Unofficial Record High

Enrollment at the University of Arkansas hit a record high this fall.

UA Prof Nominated For Regional Emmy

University of Arkansas journalism professor Larry Foley has been nominated for an Emmy award.

Gymnastic Centers Grow Through Word-of-Mouth

With nine centers spanning Northwest Arkansas, and up to 150 clients per center, the gymnastics business is evolving.

Idaho State VP Joins UAFS Administration

The vice president of student affairs at Idaho State University will be joining the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith staff as vice chancellor for student affairs.

Stephens Media and Razorback Sports Collaborate on New Newsletter

Stephen Media and Razorback Sports Properties produce newsletter for Razorback Foundation members.

Razorback Rally Rocks On

Fayetteville hosts Rockin? with the Razorbacks.

Physician Groups Bruised By Hogs’ Medical Proposal

University of Arkansas announces new health care arrangement for its athletes, ending its relationship with Ozark Orthopaedics and Washington Regional Medical Center.

Are Sports-Specific Doctors Superior?

How much better does a sports medicine fellowship make one doctor compared to one with fellowship training in a specific area of the body?

Economic Literacy Is Essential (Commentary)

Economics is often called ?the science of decision-making,? and the Arkansas Board of Education recently made an exceptional decision to require all high school students to take an economics course before graduating.

Rick Schaeffer Entertains Local Mortgage Bankers

Rick Schaeffer, the Razorbacks? former sports information director or as the co-host of ?Drivetime Sports,? was the keynote speaker at the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas recently.

Thoma Authors Book on Branding

Martin Thoma graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism and English. Now, more than 20 years later, “Branding Like the Big Boys” is in print.

2009 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 Class Driven Toward Success

The 2009 class of Forty Under 40 honorees, the 13th since the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal began publishing, is diverse and dedicated.

Razorbacks Sports Easy Sell For Local Radio Programming

Multiple radio shows in Northwest Arkansas vie for Razorbacks-related ad dollars.

Razorbacks’ Bobby Petrino Boosts Foundation Giving

Bobby Petrino already has helped the Razorback Foundation Inc. have a better year than 2008.

Massey Sells Coventry Meadows Condos (Real Deals)

Mitchell Massey, through his Coventry Properties II LLC, recently sold 28 units in the Coventry Meadows Condominiums in Rogers for $2.16 million.

UA Teams Up With NWA Newspaper for Magazine Insert

Few things stir the blood in these parts like hard-hitting news about our beloved Arkansas Razorbacks. Sadly, it appears Stephens Media might be at least as interested in producing fluff.

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser