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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.

Lessons in Leadership Start Early (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

While employees are not our children, a hierarchical structure does project a parental role onto the boss.

Vote (Editorial)

Arkansans have it in their power to turn this state around when it comes to voting.

Nobel Prize Winner John Jumper’s Path From Little Rock to World RenownLock Icon

John Jumper’s path to the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry began with an unexpected career change that merged artificial intelligence with the love of science he found growing up on 10 acres just outside of Little Rock.

Education / Government & Politics

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 >
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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 >
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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 >
Education

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 >
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Yes on Issue 1 (Editorial)

Vote yes on Issue 1 to provide scholarships and grants to Arkansans in vocational technical schools. read more >
Education / Health Care / Insurance

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 >
Education

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 >
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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 >
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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 SchoolsLock Icon

“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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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OB-GYN Residency Applications Drop in ArkansasLock Icon

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has reported a decline in applications. read more >
Education

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 >
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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 >