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Paul Phillips Appointed Federal Programs Director at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Mover & Shakers)
In this role, Phillips will spearhead business development efforts in the federal sector, focusing on strategic marketing initiatives. read more >
Harding University to Open Digital Forensics Lab
The university said the lab will be the first of its kind at a higher education institution in Arkansas. read more >
Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising Population
More than half of Arkansas’ 75 counties have seen their populations grow since 2020, and the state’s population is growing at close to 2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >
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Anthony Fletcher of CHI St. Vincent Named President of the Association of Black Cardiologists (Movers & Shakers)
In this role, Fletcher will oversee the organization’s mission by advocating for heart health and wellness in minority communities. read more >
Harding Hires Paul Maynard as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer
The new job will put Maynard in charge of all external outreach efforts, including admissions, advancement, alumni and parent relations, Harding’s American Studies Institute, and university communications and marketing. read more >
St. Bernards of Jonesboro Names Mallory Black Director of Physician Marketing (Movers & Shakers)
Mallory Black has been hired as director of physician marketing of St. Bernards Healthcare & Medical Group of Jonesboro. She previously was marketing director of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce. […] read more >
Harding Names New Deans for College of Pharmacy, College of Arts and Sciences (Movers & Shakers)
Harding University of Searcy has announced deans of two of its eight colleges. read more >
A Robust Future for Arkansas and Higher Ed’s Role (Michael D. Williams Commentary)
As the knowledge economy grows, so will the income disparity between high school and college grads. read more >
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Excel by Eight Promotes New Communities Director (Movers & Shakers)
Jessi Rice Woods will oversee planning and design in Conway and Independence, Jefferson, Sevier and Union counties, as well as the city of Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas Foodbank Announces New CEO (Movers & Shakers)
Brian Burton has been named CEO, effective Oct. 10. read more >
Michael Williams Pushes Strategic Vision For Harding
He took over for David Burks, a former Harding president who resumed the position after his successor, Bruce McLarty, retired in October 2020. read more >
Arkansas Colleges Shrinking, and ‘Cliff’ Still Looms
A recent college attendance dip in Arkansas doesn’t reflect the “enrollment cliff” that higher education leaders have harped about for years. It’s been more of a slow roll down to the edge. read more >
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Former Harding Admin Mike Williams Picked to be Next University President
He's returning to the university after leading Faulkner University in Alabama since 2015. read more >
Harding University Reopens International Campuses
Harding University of Searcy says it is reopening its international campuses for students studying abroad. read more >
Watson, Flippo Advance at Williams Baptist (Movers & Shakers)
Andrew Watson and Angela Flippo have been assigned new roles at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge. read more >
2021 Governor’s Cup Winners Announced
The eight winners of the 2021 Arkansas Governor's Cup Collegiate Business Plan competition were announced during a virtual presentation held at noon Thursday. read more >
Harding University Names Search Committee for New President
Robert C. Walker, chairman of the Harding University board of trustees, announces members of a search committee to identify and recommend the university's next president. read more >
Embry Promoted Following National Park College Retirements (Movers & Shakers)
Steve Trusty and Janet Brewer have announced their retirements from National Park College in Hot Springs, where Kelli Embry has been named vice president for administration. read more >
Moldenhauer Holds Director’s Role for Rice for UA Agriculture (Movers & Shakers)
Karen Moldenhauer, a professor and rice breeder, has been named interim director of the Rice Research & Extension Center at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in Stuttgart. read more >
Gallegos Takes Over Sports Media at Tech (Movers & Shakers)
Daniel Gallegos has been hired as the director of athletic communications at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. read more >
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