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Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Construction / Education

Arkansas Tech University Planning Nearly $50M Student Union, Rec Center

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has authorized the issuance of $29.8 million in bonds to fund the project. But the issuance must still be approved by ATU trustees. read more >
Education / Insurance

Henderson State Announces Furloughs as Financial Troubles Persist

The university is also cutting pay for certain positions and eliminating others. read more >
Dr. James W. Carr, chairman of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Education

James Carr Forsees Online Teaching Playing Part in Higher Ed’s Future Health

James Carr, the chair of the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Board, says endowments will be key to colleges’ survival. read more >
From left: Courtney Pledger, Stephen Addison, Houston Davis and Asa Hutchinson.
Business Services / Government & Politics / Legal

UCA Cyber Range to Produce Needed Talent

The new cyber range at the University of Central Arkansas will complement the school’s new bachelor’s degree program and deliver to a fast-growing job field the talent it desperately needs to combat cybercrime. read more >
Angela Phipps of Ozarka College
Education

Angela Phipps Takes Associate Seat at Ozarka (Movers & Shakers)

Angela Phipps has been promoted to associate director of advancement at Ozarka College in Melbourne. read more >
Education / Government & Politics

Panel Backs Revamping Arkansas Higher Education Funding

An Arkansas panel has recommended tying higher education funding to factors such as degree completion, a move that supporters say will help make the case that the state's colleges and universities need more money. read more >
Asa Hutchinson
Education / Government & Politics

At Rotary, Asa Hutchinson Talks Higher Education, Private Sector’s Role in Economy

In a speech to the Rotary Club of Little Rock, Gov. Asa Hutchinson outlined what he sees as the keys to "sustained economic growth and vitality" in Arkansas. read more >
Jim von Gremp
Education / Government & Politics

Governor Names Jim von Gremp to Higher Education Coordinating Board

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday named Jim von Gremp of Rogers to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, effective March 1. read more >
James W. Carr
Education / Government & Politics

Harding University’s James Carr Named to Higher Education Coordinating Board

Harding University's senior vice president has been named to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. read more >
An artist’s rendering of the planned Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith. The school has more than $100 million in assets and expects to have 150 students in each class year.
Construction / Education / Health Care

2 New Osteopathic Med Schools Hope to Fill Need

Groundwork has already started on the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith, which will include a 100,000-SF main building and several other buildings with an expected price tag of approximately $32 million. Arkansas State University at Jonesboro is building a College of Osteopathic Medicine with its partner, the New York Institute of Technology. read more >
Education / Health Care

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Certifies NYIT for Medical School in Jonesboro

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certified the New York Institute of Technology for an osteopathic medical school site on the Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro. read more >
Education / Health Care

State Higher Ed Board OKs Osteopathic School at Arkansas State

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants the New York Institute of Technology certification for an additional osteopathic medical school site on the Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro. read more >
Education

Higher Ed Board Approves $960M Funding Request

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a request for $960.7 million in funding for college and university operations for the 2014-15 fiscal year read more >