University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College Archives

Washington Regional, Hendrix College, Citizens Bank Announce New Hires and Promotions (Movers & Shakers)

Banking, education and health care are the notable industries in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - December 8, 2025, 12:00am

Business Services / Construction / Education

Technical Training: Our Next Critical Infrastructure (Lisa Ferrell Commentary)

Lisa Ferrell provides commentary on Arkansas Universities and academic institutions partnering with local industries in an attempt to ready the next generation for the workforce. read more >

by lisaferrell@sbcglobal.net - December 1, 2025, 12:00am

Education / Legal

Pulaski Tech Administrator Arrested in Russian Roulette Case

Robert Ellerd faces charges of aggravated robbery and terroristic threatening. read more >

by Mark Friedman - October 3, 2025, 12:49pm

Education / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

Democracy’s Arsenal: Camden-Area Rocket Hub Still Blasting Off

Camden’s aerospace industry is booming with major expansions, job growth, and rising defense investments. read more >

by Kyle Massey - April 21, 2025, 12:00am

Northark President Rick Massengale with a map of all campuses affiliated with the University of Arkansas System. [PHOTO provided]

Education

North Arkansas College Eyes Merger with UA System

If North Arkansas College joins the UA System, it will be the ninth community college to do so. Last year, East Arkansas Community College of Forrest City joined the UA System, and it has received several benefits. read more >

by Mark Friedman - April 14, 2025, 12:00am

Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

The Croissanterie’s Journey from Truck to Two Locations

Jill McDonald and Wendy Schay grew The Croissanterie from a food truck to two brick-and-mortar locations in under four years, thanks to hard work, good timing, and support. read more >

by Jan Cottingham - December 2, 2024, 12:00am

Education / Health Care / Industry

Walton Family Foundation Names Radhika Fox as Environment Program Fellow (Movers & Shakers)

She is the former assistant administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 17, 2024, 12:00am

Education / Health Care

Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M to Expand Nursing Program

The college in North Little Rock currently has a waiting list of students looking to get into the program. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - April 16, 2024, 10:14am

Education / Manufacturing

Pulaski Tech Gets $1.8M for Advanced Manufacturing Program

The college in North Little Rock said the funds from the Arkansas Department of Commerce Office of Skills Development will be used to upgrade training facilities to prepare students to enter the manufacturing workforce. read more >

by Matt Pramschufer - March 18, 2024, 12:13pm

Education / Health Care

UA-PTC Foundation Names Melissa Hendricks Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Executive Director (Movers & Shakers)

She was previously director of the Centers for Youth & Families Foundation. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 15, 2024, 12:00am

Education / Health Care

Arkansas Tech Announces New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)

The university announced 4 new deans: Tim Carter, Tracy Cole, Sarah Gordon and John Jackson. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - December 4, 2023, 12:00am

Education / Health Care / Legal

Lauren Price Opens Foot & Ankle Clinic in Benton (Movers & Shakers)

Price earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Central Arkansas and a doctorate of podiatric medicine from Kent State University. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - September 25, 2023, 12:00am

Education / Energy

Shine Solar Adds School On the Job

With a $250,000 investment, Shine set up its own electrical school with video and conferencing equipment so employees could attend virtually. read more >

by Kyle Massey - June 26, 2023, 12:00am