University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 >
Arkansas Tech Announces New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
The university announced 4 new deans: Tim Carter, Tracy Cole, Sarah Gordon and John Jackson. read more >
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 >
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 >
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Stephanie Duffield Sworn in to ATU Board of Trustees (Movers & Shakers)
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Duffield to her second five-year term on the ATU board. read more >
Summer DeProw Named Chancellor of Pulaski Tech
DeProw, who currently serves as provost/vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, is expected to begin her new role on Jan. 1. read more >
Amazon Offers Workers Free Classes at UA Little Rock and Pulaski Tech
The company's Career Choice program will cover full tuition for 180 accredited degree programs. read more >
Pulaski Tech Names Long, Nelson to Board (Movers & Shakers)
The University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College has announces two appointments to its board of directors. read more >
Pulaski Tech Partners With National Guard for Cybersecurity, Aviation Programs
The programs will improve the state's labor pool and provide a recruiting pipeline for the military. read more >
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Windgate Foundation Gives $2.08M Grant to Pulaski Tech
The Windgate Foundation awards a $2.08 million grant to the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College for scholarships. read more >
Summer DeProw Named UA-PTC Provost
Summer DeProw has been named provost of the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, effective Sept. 7. read more >
Appeals Court to Rehear Arkansas’ Israel Boycott Pledge Case
A federal appeals court says it will reconsider a panel's decision that Arkansas’ law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is unconstitutional. read more >
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The Rogers Donate $100K For Diversity Initiatives at UA-PTC
Carolyn and Doyle “Rog” Rogers Jr. give $100,000 to launch the new CommUNITY Fund, which aims to enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. read more >
UA-Pulaski Tech Gets $2.5M Grant for STEM Park
The U.S. Economic Development Administration awards a $2.5 million grant to the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College to launch the first phase of its STEM Park project. read more >
Moldenhauer Holds Director’s Role for Rice for UA Agriculture (Movers & Shakers)
Karen Moldenhauer, a professor and rice breeder, has been named interim director of the Rice Research & Extension Center at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in Stuttgart. read more >
UA-PTC Still Serving Veterans With No Internet Access, Home Computers
The University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College's TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program has adapted to best serve students without internet access and home computers during the coronavirus outbreak. read more >
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