UA Names Interim Economic Development Leader
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville appoints David Snow as the interim vice chancellor for economic development. read more >
Tagged: Education
Lisa Glasco to Lead Procurement at A-State
Lisa Glasco has been appointed interim director of the Office of Procurement Services at Arkansas State University, following the retirement of Carol Barnhill. read more >
ATU Names Christina Stolarz HR Director
Arkansas Tech University has named Christina Stolarz its director of human resources, effective July 1. read more >
Immerse Arkansas Picks Bone (Movers & Shakers)
Canisha Bone has been hired as the office manager at Immerse Arkansas in Little Rock. read more >
Keith Recognized by Arkansas Bar Association (Movers & Shakers)
Sean T. Keith has received the Golden Gavel Award from the Arkansas Bar Association. read more >
Garver Building Ownership Transfers in $10.1M Deal
Home to Garver since 2009, the 47,627-SF complex anchors the north end of North Little Rock's NorthShore Business Park. read more >
Arkansas Industries Attempt to Divine The Post-Pandemic Future
Some, like the hospitality industry, are bracing for a long, slow return to pre-COVID vitality. Others, like the energy sector, see a quicker recovery after the early swoon. Some trends seem baked into expectations, like reliance on home-based employees and the technology they use. read more >
Bret Bielema’s Lawsuit Refers to Wally Hall
This month’s legal action by fired Razorback football coach Bret Bielema paints the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Wally Hall as something of a stenographer for the Razorback Foundation, Bielema’s target in a $7 million breach-of-promise lawsuit. read more >
Dr. José Romero Ready to Call Shots at Health Department
Dr. José Romero, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, is chief medical officer at the Arkansas Department of Health and in May was appointed as the state’s interim secretary of health, effective July 1. read more >
NWACC Names State Rep An Executive Director
Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville named Grant Hodges, a state representative from Rogers, as the college’s executive director in charge of community, government relations and marketing. read more >
Fryar Foundation Gives $10M to UA System
The Fryar Family Charitable Foundation donates $10 million donation to the University of Arkansas System. read more >
UA Supply Chain Program Ranked No. 1
The undergraduate supply chain management program at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville was ranked the top program in North America by Gartner, a global research firm. read more >
Bob Scott Named Director of Cooperative Extension Service
Bob Scott has been named director of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Cooperative Extension Service, effective July 1. read more >
UAMS Fay W. Boozman College Announces Board Appointments
The Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has appointed new members to its advisory board. read more >
ACHE School of Physical Therapy Accepting Applications On July 1
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education will begin accepting applications to its School of Physical Therapy on July 1. read more >
Scenic Hill Breaking Solar Ground in Hot Springs, Stuttgart
In a second major groundbreaking in a week, Scenic Hill Solar of North Little Rock will begin construction Thursday with a 1 p.m. ceremony for a long-awaited sun energy project for the city of Hot Springs. read more >
AT&T Effort to Bring Higher-Speed Internet to Rural Arkansas
AT&T is doing its part to answer the call for more rural internet in the COVID-19 era, combining with the Federal Communications Commission to extend high-speed service to more than 41,000 rural homes and businesses in Arkansas. read more >
The Old Normal (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Since I’m not at all sure any of us have a good grasp on how much our worlds will have been changed by the pandemic, I think of this week’s list as a final snapshot of the old normal that will be valuable when it comes time to document the new normal. read more >
Largest Private Companies List Gives Snapshot of Pre-Pandemic Normalcy
The 33rd annual list of the state’s largest private companies serves as a baseline for pre-pandemic revenue. read more >
The Generator Adds Adams (Movers & Shakers)
Kanesha Adams has joined The Generator in Pine Bluff. Adams will be the education programs coordinator. read more >
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