Arkansas Research Alliance
Arkansas Research Alliance Awards $1.86M to Boost Statewide Innovation
Twenty-five research projects will receive a total of $1.85 million to address key growth areas in Arkansas' economy. read more >
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Federal Layoffs Hit Arkansas FDA Lab, Leaving Research In Limbo
About 75 employees at the National Center for Toxicological Research near Pine Bluff are losing their positions or being placed on leave. read more >
New Roles Announced at Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Simmons Bank & UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Rodney Showmar and Michael Lamoureux have taken on continued leadership roles, with Showmar staying on the Federal Reserve's advisory council and Lamoureux joining Capitol Counsel as a partner. read more >
A Researched Approach (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
We can think more deeply about the connections between higher learning and private industry. read more >
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Baptist Health Hires Cori Keller as a Physician Relations Representative (Movers & Shakers)
Keller, who most recently held the title of Miss Arkansas 2023, previously worked as an account coordinator for advertising agency CJRW of Little Rock and as a freelance reporter for ESPN. read more >
Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium Scheduled for Feb. 26 – 27 in NLR
The Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium is scheduled for Feb. 26 - 27 in North Little Rock. read more >
Alliance Claims $1.3B in Arkansas Impact
The Arkansas Research Alliance is a nonprofit that addresses the state’s need to attract, retain and recognize research talent. read more >
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Arkansas Research Alliance Tallies $1.3B Economic Impact in State
A study commissioned by the Arkansas Research Alliance calculated the organization has had a $1.3 billion economic impact in Arkansas since the organization was founded in 2008. read more >
Camp Aldersgate Names Bobbi McDaniel Director of Development (Movers & Shakers)
McDaniel will lead major gifts, large fundraisers and donor relations and oversee development initiatives. read more >
UA Little Rock Professor Joins Arkansas Research Alliance Academy
Information science Professor Mary Yang will receive $75,000 to support her research while joining a cohort of seven other academics for interdisciplinary collaboration. read more >
Mike Ross, Daniel Brown Join ARA Board of Trustees
The Southwest Power Pool and Big River Steel executives will help drive innovation in critical industries in the state, Arkansas Research Alliance leadership said. read more >
1 Hired and 2 Promoted at CTEH (Movers & Shakers)
Andre Richardson is the newest hire as a toxicologist. read more >
ARA Names New Board Members (Movers & Shakers)
Judy McReynolds and Jason Morris are now Arkansas Research Alliance trustees. read more >
Judy McReynolds, Jason Morris Join Board of Arkansas Research Alliance
The two new trustees will be formally introduced at the board's August meeting, the ARA said in a news release. read more >
Online Exchange Connects Arkansas Researchers With Equipment
One goal of program's goals is to help the state avoid the duplication of research dollars. read more >
Whatley Promoted in Governor’s Office (Movers & Shakers)
Karen Whatley has been named chief legal officer for Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s office, and Jordan Burgess has been named to succeed her as director of legislative and agency affairs. read more >
Jerry Adams to Retire From Arkansas Research Alliance
A six-year member of the group with a background in economic development has been chosen as his successor. read more >
Arkansas Research Alliance Announces 6 New Board Members
The new members represent health care, technology, energy and education sectors. read more >
Kelly Accepts Associate Role at Rockefeller Cancer Institute (Movers & Shakers)
Thomas J. Kelly Jr. has been named associate director for cancer research and training at the Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. read more >
Hopper Joins Arkansas Research Alliance (Movers & Shakers)
Amy Hopper has been hired as program manager by the Arkansas Research Alliance in Conway. read more >
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