Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
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 >
Henderson State Announces Furloughs as Financial Troubles Persist
The university is also cutting pay for certain positions and eliminating others. read more >
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 >
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 Takes Associate Seat at Ozarka (Movers & Shakers)
Angela Phipps has been promoted to associate director of advancement at Ozarka College in Melbourne. read more >
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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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 >
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