Education
University of Arkansas Professor Wins $997K Grant for Electric Vehicle Research
The Department of Energy awarded the funds for research into high-voltage power modules that could make electric vehicle charging stations smaller, more efficient and more reliable.
UA Little Rock Gets $1M Grant to Establish Cybersecurity Center
The university plans to renovate a space of more than 5,000 SF in the Engineering and Information Technology Building for the new center. read more >
Walton School of Medicine Gets Preliminary Accreditation, Begins Accepting Applications
The school said it will waive tuition for its first five cohorts of students. Classes are on track to begin in July. read more >
Highlights from the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit
The 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit was held Monday and Tuesday in Rogers, showcasing the innovation ecosystem of the region. The two-day event highlighted the region’s technological leadership and the […] read more >
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Meagan Jordan Appointed New Associate Dean at the Clinton School of Public Service (Super Mover)
Jordan joins the Clinton School from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where she served as an associate professor in the School of Public Service. read more >
Yes on Issue 1 (Editorial)
Vote yes on Issue 1 to provide scholarships and grants to Arkansans in vocational technical schools. read more >
Aging: A Disease We Can Reverse? (Dr. Bruce Murphy Commentary)
The health care sector needs a paradigm shift that approaches aging as a treatable disease. read more >
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State of the NWA Region Report Says Innovation Still Key
A State of the Northwest Arkansas Region panel addressed what companies can do to keep the momentum of growth in the region going. read more >
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State Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.3% in September
There was year-over-year growth in construction, government and private education and health services, among other sectors. read more >
UA Little Rock Awarded $561K to Lead GenCyber Program Coalition
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded $561,000 grant from the National Security Agency to lead a coalition of institutions who will offer cybersecurity programs to junior high and high school students. read more >
University of Arkansas Researcher Awarded $1.8M for Gene Therapy Study
Researchers in biomedical engineering will use the NIH award to conduct an in-depth analysis of the genetic and cellular determinants of gene therapy longevity. read more >
Boomers to Zoomers (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
It’s easy to complain about the new generation of employees, but we’d be better off listening. read more >
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Marshall Butler Serves as CFO for Lyon College’s New Schools
“Any small, private liberal arts college that ventures out to start a dental and a vet school in Arkansas, that’s something I can get behind,” Butler said. read more >
A Nobel for a Little Rock Native (Editorial)
A Little Rock native’s work with artificial intelligence and proteins earns him a Nobel Prize. read more >
UAMS Researcher Marius Nagalo Receives NIH New Innovator Award (Super Mover)
Nagalo will receive a five-year, $2.3 million award from the NIH Common Fund. read more >
UA Names Laura Jacobs Senior Director of Philanthropic Initiatives (Movers & Shakers)
Jacobs will help lead campuswide fundraising priorities and advance the student success pillar of the university’s 150 Forward strategic plan. read more >
OB-GYN Residency Applications Drop in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has reported a decline in applications. read more >
Mark Funk Named Director of UA Little Rock School of Business
He's a former chair of the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance who started teaching at the university in 2003. read more >
Cureate Connects Small Vendors with Big Buyers
Cureate’s proprietary platform, Cureate Connect, is a custom-built system that serves as a digital marketplace, creating connections between local vendors and institutional buyers. read more >
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Highland Pellets Hit with $10M Order
A federal judge last month confirmed a $10.1 million arbitration award to a contractor for work done on Highland Pellets LLC’s plant in Pine Bluff. read more >
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John Brown University Announces Promotions in Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
Jim Krall has been promoted to senior vice president for university advancement at John Brown University in Siloam Springs. Kim Hadley has been promoted from vice president to executive vice president at JBU. read more >