Education
Central Construction Group Lands $7.5M Deal for UAMS Clinic Renovation
This week’s installment of central Arkansas million-dollar construction projects includes the transformation of a former fitness center into a medical clinic.
Frank Cuervo chats about the Trojan sports teams and the upcoming United Athletic Conference and the impact that the future UALR Baseball Stadium will have on Little Rock.
Education, health care and nonprofits are the highlight of this weeks Movers & Shakers.
Northwest Arkansas Office Market Holds Steady as Retail Growth Outpaces National Trends
Even as commercial markets nationwide adjust to higher vacancy rates and cautious development cycles, Northwest Arkansas continues to post resilient numbers. According to the Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners’ […] read more >
Upskilling the Educator Workforce (Meghan Thompson Commentary)
Though the shortage of educators across the country won't be over any time soon, introducing new avenues of career advancement and growth has shown a noticeable change in turnover. read more >
$50M Campus Makeover Aims to Unite Arkansas Deaf & Blind Students
The Arkansas School for the Deaf & Blind is getting a much-needed new facility that offers more accessibility than before. The goal? To be a nationwide model. read more >
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A-State Builds Pathways Between Classrooms and Careers with New CREST Center
With the rising need for a variety of industry skills, A-State has a new approach where anyone, not just students, can learn something new to help them advance in the workforce. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Arkansas Universities Partner with Google for AI Training
Google's AI education partnership with the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University have both schools excited for the career and learning opportunities it will bring to students. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Applies for $1B in Federal Rural Health Funding, Unveils Major Health Plan
The proposal targets workforce shortages, telehealth expansion, chronic disease management, medical education and emergency services modernization. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Kay Luter Leaves $500K Gift to A-State College of Veterinary Medicine
The multi-year commitment will create three new veterinary scholarship funds. read more >
Little Rock’s Economic Rise Is Arkansas’ Opportunity (Frank Scott Jr., Bryan Day and Jay Chesshir Commentary)
Sustained investment in infrastructure, education and regional connectivity will allow Little Rock’s success to lift the broader economy. read more >
UA’s CEREC Advances National-Level Research, Seeks Expansion
The center recently held a first-of-its-kind test sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Hires & Promotions at Evolve Bank, Washington Regional, Water Reclamation Authority (Movers & Shakers)
Banking & Finance moves, as well as a new pickleball director, take the spotlight in this week's roundup of hires, promotions and awards. read more >
SylamoreBio Gets $3M Grant for Neurological Research
The grant is expected to accelerate pre-clinical research to develop a therapeutic for GM1 gangliosidosis, a rare, fatal, neurodegenerative disease. read more >
Interim Chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes on UAMS’ Financial Turnaround and Growth Strategy
While he has braced UAMS against the impact of tariffs and expiring tax credits, Barnes has also devised a plan to expand the medical institution instead of simply cutting costs. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees
Inductees included two former leaders of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. read more >
Big Tech Is Paying Millions to Train Teachers on AI, Aiming to Bring Chatbots Into Classrooms
The two groups don’t always see eye to eye but say they share a common goal: training the future workforce of America. read more >
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Schools Adding Corporate Gridiron Ads to Level Revenue-Sharing Playing Field
The 2025 season has seen an uptick of corporate field logos after a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement allowed each school to share up to $20.5 million in revenue directly with its athletes this school year while doling out millions more in scholarships. read more >
by Associated Press -
Harding Receives $1M to Establish Christian Workers Institute
The new institute aims to train and equip local church leaders. read more >
Economic Education Is a Workforce Key (Perry Wilson Commentary)
More than half of workers say they'd be more productive with better personal finances. read more >
by pwilson@rmp.law -
AI in the Rock Meetups Seek to Forge Links
A monthly event connecting people interested in artificial intelligence has led to jobs, new clients and business partnerships. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Promotions & Hires at UCA, Haag Brown, Wildwood Park (Movers & Shakers)
Education and Nonprofit industries top the Movers & Shakers this week with staff from UCA and Wildwood Park making leaps and bounds in their respective fields. read more >
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