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UALR Names Paula Casey As Interim Vice Provost

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Paula Casey as its interim vice provost for research and dean of the graduate school. read more >

University of Arkansas Athletic Department Projects $80.6M Budget

The University of Arkansas athletic department is projecting $80.6 million in revenue for the 2013-14 fiscal year. read more >

IABC Summer Camp in Little Rock to Explore Professional Change

A summer camp by the Arkansas Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators will explore how communication professionals, nonprofits and ad agencies can perform in a business world rocked by globalization and digitalization. read more >

Movista: Bentonville A City On Fire

Innovate Arkansas client Movista was born in the MBA program at the University of Arkansas Walton Business College, but when it came time to put down permanent roots, co-founders April Seggebruch and Stan Zylowski chose a house just off the square in downtown Bentonville. read more >

George Sabo Gets New Digs as New Director of State Archeological Survey

George Sabo III was chosen as the director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey by UA System President Donald R. Bobbitt following a national search. read more >

Clete Brewer Stays Green, Stays in Business at BlueInGreen

While he supports enterprises and technologies that embrace sustainability and renewable energy as president and CEO of BlueInGreen LLC, Clete Brewer is first and foremost about the business side. read more >

Judy McReynolds Negotiates Path as Head of Arkansas Best

Once a pioneering female executive at Arkansas Best Corp., Judy McReynolds, a member of the Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Class of 1999, is now CEO of the trucking company, headquartered in Fort Smith. read more >

Publisher and Politician Warwick Sabin Stays on the Issues

In his first term as District 33 representative, Warwick Sabin was part of not only one of the longest General Assembly sessions in state history but also one of the most challenging. Plus, Sabin continued to serve as publisher of the Oxford American literary magazine. read more >

Awards at UA in Honor of Late Professor Ziegler

The University of Arkansas has announced two $25,000 awards that have been established in the name of the late Professor Joseph Ziegler. read more >

UAMS Awards $300,000 for Pilot Research Studies

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has announced the award of six grants totaling $300,000. read more >

Tomatoes Scarce for Pink Tomato Festival in Arkansas

An annual tomato festival in southeast Arkansas is about to start and officials are concerned about a potential lack of the star attraction. read more >

California Councilman Inspired by El Dorado Promise

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. says it will pay compensation to Richmond, Calif., where a refinery burn made thousands ill. Tom Butt, a city politician with ties to Arkansas, is suggesting a deal similar to the El Dorado Promise. read more >

A Health Care Gap (Editorial)

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides an excellent education for physicians, but the state lacks programs to train dentists and veterinarians. read more >

Steps in Performance Management (Karen Moustafa Leonard Commentary)

Performance management is key to a successful business, but performance management doesn't just happen, nor is it an easy process. The essence of performance management lies in a) knowing the details of what you wish your employees to do and b) evaluating how well they do it. read more >

Jim Couch Rises to New Position at Delta Dental (Movers & Shakers)

Jim Couch has been named vice president and general counsel at Delta Dental of Arkansas in Sherwood. Couch has more than 20 years of experience providing legal counsel and compliance oversight to health care organizations. read more >

Dr. Tom Cummins Joins St. Vincent to Watch Over Patient Care (Super Mover)

Cummins joined St. Vincent on April 1. As vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at the St. Vincent Health System, he will oversee the quality of patient care. He will also maintain relationships and communication between physicians and members of the organization's administration. read more >

Wal-Mart Plans $15B More in Stock Buybacks

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced a $15 billion share buyback program at its annual meeting on Friday, as the world's largest retailer faces increasing scrutiny from investors. read more >

Wal-Mart Faces Scrutiny as Investors Gather in Fayetteville

Wal-Mart executives are expected to make the case it is improving the way it does business overseas and outline new growth opportunities at the world's largest retailer's annual shareholder meeting Friday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Wal-Mart's annual meeting attracts thousands of investors and has historically had the air of a giant pep rally. read more >

Kathy Deck Sees Growth For Northwest Arkansas, As State and Nation Recover Slowly

Kathy Deck, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas, offered her economic outlook for the state and nation during the Quarterly Business Analysis luncheon. read more >

UAMS Startup Angel Eye Licenses Neonatal Camera

A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences BioVentures startup has licensed technology that enables parents of babies in neonatal intensive care units to monitor their children 24 hours a day through a camera placed at the baby's bedside. read more >