Recent Real Estate Deals Total $1.5M
H.E. Austin Jr. and Wrenetta Austin of Little Rock bought the 8,270-SF Austin Brothers Tire Service at 2801 Cantrell Road in Little Rock for $750,000. read more >
Tagged: Education
Amy Whitehead Named UCA Chief of Staff
Amy Whitehead has been named chief of staff at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, effective Aug. 12. read more >
UA Researchers Awarded $4.6M Grant For Cybersecurity Progam
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the University of Arkansas has been awarded a five-year, $4.63 million National Science Foundation grant to recruit, educate and train cybersecurity professionals. read more >
Cliff Jones Named Deputy Director of Delta Center
Cliff Jones, the former vice chancellor for learning and instruction at ASU Mid-South, has been named deputy director of the Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development. read more >
UA Little Rock Energy Management Chief Takes National Award
Ian Hadden, the university's director of energy management services, was one of four nationwide honored for excellence by the former Association of Physical Plant Administrators at the APPA's annual conference in Denver. read more >
Douglas Hutchings to Lead ARA Academy
The Arkansas Research Alliance announces that Douglas Hutchings has been named director of the ARA Academy of Scholars & Fellows, effective July 1. read more >
AETN Standoff Drags On
Three months after setting a deadline, there has been no resolution announced in a stalemate that followed the firing of chief fundraiser Mona Dixon, the AETN Foundation COO who had been a fixture in Arkansas educational TV for three decades. read more >
Judge Rules Rivendell Destroyed Evidence in Overdose Case
A Pulaski County Circuit judge recently ruled that the family of a 20-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose will win its lawsuit because Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas intentionally destroyed key evidence. read more >
'Moneyball For Law Firms' (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
The LSAT, according to Malcolm Gladwell’s theory, rewards people who read quickly and penalizes those who think deeply. read more >
Hooten’s Hears a Hog, Hits Publishing Paydirt
As publisher of Hooten’s Arkansas Football, the preseason bible for the state’s high school and college fans, Chad Hooten sees the Hogs as his bread and butter, or at least the ham in his sandwich. read more >
Mark Williams Named UAMS Public Health Dean (Movers & Shakers)
Mark Williams has been named dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas Lottery Revenue Tops $516M for Fiscal Year
Arkansas' lottery says it sold more than $516 million in tickets for the fiscal year, setting a new record and raising more than $98 million for college scholarships. read more >
Asa Hutchinson Makes Appointments to Boards, Commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson makes appointments to state boards and commissions. read more >
Arkansas Business to Honor 2019's 'Best Places to Work'
Arkansas Business will honor more than 40 companies designated among this year's "Best Places to Work" during an awards luncheon in September. read more >
Hutchinson Hits Highlights, Priorities In Rotary Visit
Itemizing his keys for the state’s future, Hutchinson touted Arkansas’ economic stability and provided a glimpse of some of the day-to-day moments that make his job unique. read more >
UCA Designated Global Center of Insurance Excellence
The University of Central Arkansas in Conway has been designated a Global Center of Insurance Excellence by the International Insurance Society. read more >
$70M Investment Brings Arkansas Peanut Industry Out of Its Shell
A $70 million investment in the peanut industry in Arkansas is expected to usher in a new era for farmers. The operation will feature the first peanut-shelling plant in Arkansas and create between 125 and 130 jobs. read more >
Terisa Riley Becomes Chancellor at UAFS (NWA Movers & Shakers)
Terisa C. Riley assumed the position of chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith on July 1, succeeding Paul Beran. read more >
Peña, Peña Join UAMS (Movers & Shakers)
Tara Peña has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences at Little Rock as director of alumni and annual giving. Zach Peña is UAMS' executive director of development for the Division of Institutional Advancement. read more >
Snyder Takes Chair at UCA College of Business (Movers & Shakers)
Tom Snyder was named chair of the Department of Economics, Finance & Insurance & Risk Management in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. read more >
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