O. Jerome Green
Notable Deaths of 2024
The noteworthy Arkansans, or those with Arkansas ties, who died this year included beloved politician David Pryor, advertising great Jim Johnson, and firebrand Tommy Robinson. read more >
21st Century Tech Skills (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Shorter College is working hard to help Arkansas employers find workers skilled in technology. read more >
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$1.2M EDA Grant Will Support Shorter College Tech Hub
The funds will help transform the historic Rock Island Railroad Depot in North Little Rock into a space with classrooms, office space and more. read more >
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$61M Helped HBCUs in Arkansas Survive COVID
Three of the four historically Black colleges and universities in Arkansas that received nearly $61 million through the federal American Rescue Plan say the money has been critical to surviving the pandemic amid challenges unique to institutions like theirs. read more >
Program Restores Grants For Inmates Pursuing Degrees
A federal program, whose Arkansas participants include Shorter College in Little Rock and Arkansas State University-Newport, provides need-based Pell Grants to state and federal prisoners through college partnerships. read more >
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