Education
Pulaski Tech Gets $1.8M for Advanced Manufacturing Program
The college in North Little Rock said the funds from the Arkansas Department of Commerce Office of Skills Development will be used to upgrade training facilities to prepare students to enter the manufacturing workforce.
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James Graham Elected Chair-Elect of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (Super Mover)
Graham is executive associate dean for academic affairs of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Little Rock. read more >
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Orcutt Named Partner at Shults Law Firm (Movers & Shakers)
She previously served as senior counsel in Husch Blackwell LLP’s national education law practice. read more >
A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package
The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials. read more >
Ruthanne Hill to Retire as Head of Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
The nonprofit said a nationwide search has begun to find her successor. read more >
UCA’s Day of Giving Raises Record $1.5M
Funds will support a wide range of needs including scholarships, state-of-the-art equipment, research and experiential learning opportunities. read more >
Lyon College to Offer Animal Behavior Minor
here are multiple animal science programs in Arkansas, but there are no animal behavior programs. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up
Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030
The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
John Brown University to Offer AI Degree; Other Universities Plan New Classes
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, offer or are planning to offer AI classes. read more >
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Bri Morris Named Executive Director of Arkansas Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (Movers & Shakers)
Morris is the first director of the new network of pharmacies created by the Arkansas Pharmacists Association in Little Rock. read more >
Sanders Proposes $6.3B Budget as Lawmakers Prepare for Session
Most of the increase in spending would go toward the governor's school voucher program. read more >
ASBTDC Gets $2M Grant to Help Underserved and Very Small Businesses
The five-year grant will help the center assist hundreds of businesses with securing capital through the U.S. Treasury's Technical Assistance Grant Program. read more >
Governor’s Arts Awards Set for March 8 in Little Rock
General Mills of Rogers and Walmart executive Tony Waller of Bentonville will be among the honorees. read more >
Arvest Launches Bilingual Financial Education Resource
The interactive free platform, EmpowerED, is available in English and Spanish and offers a library of learning topics around important personal financial education concepts. read more >
UA Plans $24M Makeover of Campus Recreation & Fitness Center
An additional 13,000-SF of fitness center space will added as part of the project. read more >
Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford Named to UA Board of Trustees
Ford replaces Little Rock attorney Morril Harriman, who was appointed by former Gov. Mike Beebe in 2014. read more >
Harps to Open Grocery Store on Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Campus
The store will focus on promoting wellness and healthy living, offering an extensive selection of fresh produce and organic products. read more >
Sterling Bank CEO Purchases Fayetteville Home from Ex-Razorback Coach for $1.2M
Scott Spencer and his wife, Gale, paid $1.2 million for a custom-made 2019 home in Fayetteville. read more >
UA’s Growth Fuels Student Housing Rush
Enrollment growth at the UA has prompted some major investments in the apartment market. read more >
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Working to Improve Child Care in Arkansas (Angela Duran Commentary)
Arkansas businesses have a role to play in ensuring every child reaches its full potential. read more >
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