University of Arkansas at Little Rock
AI Learning and Closed Book Exams With UA Little Rock Business Director Mark Funk
Mark Funk, Director of the UA Little Rock School of Business, shares all the ways that AI has been incorporated into the curriculum. read more >
New Arkansas Startup Tackles Law School Burnout With AI Tools
The new platform is set to provide much needed relief and assistance for law students everywhere. read more >
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Arkansas Community Foundation, The Peacock Group, UAMS Announce New Hires and Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Banking, education and nonprofits are among the notable industries in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
UA Little Rock Athletic Director Frank Cuervo on Switching Athletic Conferences and NIL
Frank Cuervo chats about the Trojan sports teams and the upcoming United Athletic Conference and the impact that the future UALR Baseball Stadium will have on Little Rock. read more >
UA Little Rock, Cadence Bank & Heartland Forward Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Education, health care and nonprofits are the highlight of this weeks Movers & Shakers. read more >
Property Values Soar In 17 Arkansas Counties After Latest Round of Reappraisals
COVID-era demand, supply shortages and in-migration fueled a median 44.2% increase in assessed value across the counties. read more >
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Hires & Promotions at Evolve Bank, Washington Regional, Water Reclamation Authority (Movers & Shakers)
Banking & Finance moves, as well as a new pickleball director, take the spotlight in this week's roundup of hires, promotions and awards. read more >
Aristotle’s Elizabeth Bowles on the Future of Broadband in Arkansas
CEO of Aristotle Unified Communications unpacks the complexity of the long-awaited task of bringing broadband to the rural Arkansas. read more >
Little Rock Public Radio Announces $500K Journalism Endowment
The endowment will initially support one newsroom position, with plans to expand in the years ahead. read more >
UA Little Rock Joins Expanding United Athletic Conference
The university expects the move from the Ohio Valley Conference to boost recruiting, reduce travel demands provide opportunities for revenue growth. read more >
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Hires & Promotions at Arkansas Surgical Hospital, Summit Utilities, CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to nonprofits, see who’s moving up or joining Arkansas organizations this week. read more >
UA Little Rock Receives $100K to Support Art Students
The donation, made by Leslye Shellam, will support the university's Art Student Domestic Travel Fund and Artist-in-Residence Housing Fund. read more >
Leadership Training to Build Better Business (Otmar Varela Commentary)
Leadership training that is tailor-made will keep your company’s workforce resilient and competitive. read more >
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UA Little Rock Receives $4.2M to Strengthen Early Childhood Education
The gift includes $4 million to endow at least two faculty positions and $200,000 to support faculty research and external grant development. read more >
Arkansas Space Grant Consortium Awarded $800K for Workforce Development, STEM Education
Initiatives supported by the award include hands-on opportunities in aerospace technologies like high-altitude ballooning, autonomous vehicle competitions and competitive rocket programs. read more >
Little Rock Public Radio Receives Anonymous $50K Donation
The gift will fund equipment upgrades and repairs at KLRE’s transmitter site, including replacing a transmitter damaged by a lightning strike. read more >
Promotions Announced at CTEH, Cadence Bank & Powers of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers features promotions, new hires, and honors across Arkansas in finance, education, health care, and more.
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APR Spells Excellence In Communications Work
Arkansas’ PRSA chapter leads the nation in APR-certified members and welcomed three new honorees in April, while meteorologist Laura Huckabee returns to KHBS/KHOG’s morning newscast. read more >
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Arvest, UA Little Rock, Conway Corp Announce New Promotions & Hires (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers features leadership changes and new hires across Arkansas in banking, construction, education, government, law, and more. read more >
UA Little Rock Launches New Scholarship Program with $7.5M Gift from Windgate Foundation
With the gift, the Windgate Foundation issued a $1.5 million challenge to university supporters to grow the endowed scholarship. read more >
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