Technical Training: Our Next Critical Infrastructure (Lisa Ferrell Commentary)
Lisa Ferrell provides commentary on Arkansas Universities and academic institutions partnering with local industries in an attempt to ready the next generation for the workforce. read more >
Arkansas Accounting Firms Turn to AI for Efficiency
The accounting industry has welcomed AI assistance — and while it won't do the whole job, the help it brings is a game changer. read more >
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Jessica Hughes Ford Named President & CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation
The Arkansas Community Foundation of Little Rock has found no one better to take the reigns of their organization than Jessica Hughes Ford, who will start as President & CEO Jan. 1. read more >
Study to Measure Impact of Goodwill Arkansas Job Training Programs
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has been selected to be part of a study that will determine the impact of the nonprofit's training programs. read more >
First Community Bank, Clinton School of Public Service and Think Idea Studio Announce New Hires (Movers & Shakers)
An assortment of hires and promotions for banking, marketing and health care are noted in this week's Movers and Shakers. read more >
![Brian Marsh, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, discusses Goodwill’s free adult high school. At right, Goodwill’s newest store in west Little Rock is under construction and scheduled to open next month. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ARBusiness-Goodwill-0117_opt-300x194.jpg)
Goodwill Arkansas Builds Momentum: New Stores, Higher Revenue and Growing Services
Rising consumer interest in thrift goods has pushed revenue higher, allowing the nonprofit to grow its store footprint as well as its programs and services. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Obama to Speak at New Crystal Bridges Lecture Series
The former president will join museum board Chair Olivia Walton for a public discussion on civic leadership and the shared values that shape our democracy. read more >
Chris Tisdel to Lead McMillon Innovation Studio at UA
He's a Texas native with a background in architecture, consulting, higher education, sales and project management. read more >
Anonymous Donor Gives $1M to UA Center for Communication Research
The university said the gift will expand research, professional development and experiential learning opportunities. read more >
University of Arkansas Opens First-of-its-Kind Semiconductor Fabrication Facility
The University of Arkansas has opened its Multi-User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC), the only openly accessible fabrication facility of its kind in the United States. Silicon carbide (SiC) is a […] read more >
Philander Smith Receives $19M Gift From MacKenzie Scott
The gift, which is unrestricted, is the largest single contribution in the university’s 147-year history. read more >
Ducks and Sacrifice (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Another duck season is here in Arkansas, but unless considerable conservation efforts are made, that may change in the future. read more >
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University of Arkansas Athletic Department Physician Buys $2.27M Property
Wesley Cox, an orthopedic surgeon, is the new owner of a scenic $2.27 million home in Fayetteville. read more >
Hires and Promotions at SafeHaven Security, UAMS, Mitchell Williams (Movers & Shakers)
Moves in banking, health care and consulting are some of the major highlights for this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Embraces ‘Startup Mentality’
AMFA's executive director greets everyday with growth in mind. read more >
Leadership, Legacy, and a Little Football at Northwest Arkansas Council Annual Meeting
University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson took a moment at the meeting to address a Razorback coach rumor. read more >
by Marty Cook -
📈 Interactive Data Briefing: Earnings by Educational Attainment
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that these “education categories reflect only the highest level of educational attainment. They do not take into account completion of training programs in […] read more >
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Joins National Cold War Center as Special Adviser
He'll work closely with the organization's leaders to guide its strategic direction, fundraising and educational outreach. read more >
Child Care Benefits Help Women Remain In Workforce
According to a 2024 study by the National Institutes of Health, an average of 24% of women leave the workforce in the first year of motherhood. read more >
by Caitlan Butler -
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. read more >
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