southeast arkansas

University of Arkansas at Monticello Receives $125K for UAM Fund
Gifted by the Ryburn Family, the contribution will help fund the university’s operational expenses, capital projects, equipment needs and special academic initiatives.
University of Arkansas at Monticello Receives $125K for UAM Fund
Gifted by the Ryburn Family, the contribution will help fund the university's operational expenses, capital projects, equipment needs and special academic initiatives. read more >
Georgia-Pacific Announces $90M Investment at Crossett Mill
Georgia-Pacific is investing $90 million to expand its Crossett facility, creating 50 new jobs and boosting bath tissue converting capacity, with production expected to begin in 2026. read more >
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2M for Infrastructure Improvements in Stuttgart
The investment will be matched with $515,013 in local funds and is expected to create 54 jobs and generate $79 million in private investment. read more >
UAMS Study to Address Maternal, Infant Deaths with $2.4M Federal Grant
The collaborative effort will be led by BioVentures LLC at UAMS, and includes key partnerships with the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation and the UAMS Division for Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships. read more >
DOJ Awards UAMS $1M to Reduce School Violence in Pine Bluff
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a $1 million grant to help reduce violence in Pine Bluff schools. read more >
The Venture Center Launches Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator
The Venture Center of Little Rock, in partnership with the Arkansas Small Business Administration, is launching an accelerator to provide veterans with entrepreneurial resources. read more >
UA Little Rock Hosts STEM Training for Teachers
The STRIVE professional development program for Arkansas middle school and high school teachers helps better prepare students for jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math. read more >
Sanders Issues Executive Order for Updated Arkansas Water Plan Report
The executive order calls for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and its Natural Resources Division to update a water plan that hasn't been assessed in almost a decade. read more >
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Arkansas State Broadband Office Launches Survey to Address Digital Divide
The Digital Skills and Opportunity Survey is part of the state's ongoing effort to understand the digital divide in Arkansas and how to best address remaining challenges to internet access. read more >
UAMS Receives $1M FCC Grant For Affordable Broadband
The grant will enable UAMS to fund outreach for the Federal Communications Commission's Affordable Connectivity Program for broadband internet. read more >