AMP Staff

The June 2021 graduates of the Practical Nursing Technical Certificate Program at the UAM College of Technology in Crossett, Arkansas, recently accomplished an impressive feat: The entire class achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for…

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has named Richard Turnage, M.D., as vice chancellor for Regional Campuses, effective immediately. He succeeds Amy Wenger, MHSA, who became vice chancellor of the Northwest Regional Campus on Dec. 1. “Richard is a…

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday the promotion of Dr. John G. Nilz as the new state veterinarian, effective next Monday, Dec. 13. “Dr. Nilz brings a wealth of experience from a wide variety of professional capacities that serves…

Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker, Grant Morgan, was named the 2021 winner of the Burlsworth Trophy Monday night in Bentonville. The annual award recognizes the top college football player in the nation who began his career as a walk-on. Morgan was a…

Springdale’s Tyson Foods is thanking its frontline and hourly team members by giving them approximately $50 million in bonuses for their efforts over the past year. For team members in the U.S., these one-time bonuses will be based on tenure,…

The Arkansas General Assembly is scheduled to convene for an Extraordinary Session on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. The Arkansas Constitution says Extraordinary Sessions, often referred to as special sessions, can only be called by the Governor. Governor Asa…

Resolute Forest Products has added more than 160 new jobs in the state over the past two years, and is now investing in its two Arkansas operations through a combined capital program of over $28 million. Resolute acquired sawmills in…

Winrock International announced Monday that Errin Stanger has been named director of its Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Stanger has served in numerous roles at the Hub since 2014, most recently as deputy director and acting director. “Errin’s long history with…

The Razorbacks will play Penn State in the Outback Bowl in New Year’s Day, according to a report from insider Brett McMurphy. Arkansas finished the regular season 8-4 and tied for third in the rugged SEC West. McMurphy, formerly with…

Arkansas State University Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced the largest financial contribution in the university’s history on Friday, as the Windgate Foundation pledged a $25 million challenge gift toward the construction and maintenance of a new building on its campus. Established…