Philander Smith Transitions From College to University
The historically Black university said it can now introduce a wider range of programs, including advanced degrees and specialized fields of study. read more >
The historically Black university said it can now introduce a wider range of programs, including advanced degrees and specialized fields of study. read more >
Roderick Smothers stepped down as president last month after leading the college in Little Rock since 2015. read more >
The 122-unit apartment complex in west Little Rock was purchased by VA8 Stagecoach LLC. read more >
The funds will provide computers to students in need, create a Wi-Fi hotspot program and improve wireless connectivity. read more >
The funds will be used for the renovation and expansion of existing laboratory, research, and clinical spaces. read more >
Juneteenth has long been celebrated. But now that it’s a federal holiday, it’s critical that we fundamentally understand its importance to everyone’s history. read more >
Lyon College, a small school with big ambitions, has more work to do to get its plans off the ground. But it presents an exciting new vision for Little Rock and health care in Arkansas. read more >
An affiliate of American Realty Capital purchased the 314,236-SF retail center in North Little Rock. read more >
Three of the four historically Black colleges and universities in Arkansas that received nearly $61 million through the federal American Rescue Plan say the money has been critical to surviving the pandemic amid challenges unique to institutions like theirs. read more >
Philander Smith College in Little Rock gets a $2.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to develop the HBCU Center of Excellence in Digital Education and Rural Workforce Development. read more >
Several historically Black colleges and universities will receive more than $650,000 in grants to preserve their campuses as part of a new initiative. read more >
The Windgate Foundation of Little Rock has awarded a three-year, $859,000 grant to Philander Smith College that will fund a new Visual and Performing Arts Program and visual arts scholarships, starting June 1. read more >
ReMix Founder Benito Lubazibwa believes Black business ownership is a path to wealth creation and that increasing it will reduce the racial wealth gap that is quickly widening in the United States. read more >
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Science and Technology, along with the nine colleges and universities it’s partnered with, recently won a $20 million grant to be awarded over five years. read more >
As executive director of the Social Justice Institute at Philander Smith College, Tamika Edwards is responsible for infusing social justice principles on campus and beyond. read more >
Little Rock’s Arkansas Baptist College made modest gains this fall to rebuild enrollment and restore financial order after the disastrous 15-month presidency of Joseph Jones. read more >
Arkansas Business tracked 15 years’ worth of official fall enrollment figures for 11 private colleges and universities in Arkansas. All 11 are religiously affiliated, and that part of the mission can be a factor in the enrollment trend. read more >
Phillip L. Pointer has been named to the faculty of Philander Smith College as associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy & Religion. read more >
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 >
Charles King was recently hired by Philander Smith College in Little Rock as the new vice president for institutional advancement. read more >
