Roderick Smothers
Cynthia Hopson Named Interim President of Philander Smith College
Roderick Smothers stepped down as president last month after leading the college in Little Rock since 2015. read more >
$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 >
Philander Smith Awarded $859K Grant for Arts Education
The Windgate Foundation of Little Rock has awarded a three-year, $859,000 grant to Philander Smith College that will fund a new Visual and Performing Arts Program and visual arts scholarships, starting June 1. read more >
Debt Deferment Brings Relief To Arkansas Baptist, Philander Smith
Two small private colleges in Little Rock started 2019 with a welcome dose of financial relief courtesy of Uncle Sam. read more >
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MISO Supports Cybersecurity Education with Philander Smith
Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. of Carmel, Indiana, recently partnered with Philander Smith College in Little Rock to develop a curriculum for the school’s new cybersecurity program, which will award certifications and two-year and four-year degrees. read more >
Philander Smith President Roderick Smothers: Barriers Breached, But Black Students Still Face Burdens
Roderick Smothers was named the 14th president of Philander Smith College on Oct. 1, 2014, and began his tenure in January 2015. read more >
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