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There has been an escalation in complexity, speed and impact of cyber attacks by nation-states. The sources for most of the activity have been China, Russia and North Korea. These trends drive the need for a more comprehensive and disciplined…
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University of Central Arkansas Launches Public Phase of Fundraising Effort: Hardings Seed Campaign with $3 Million Gift
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaOfficials from the University of Central Arkansas and UCA Foundation in Conway announced Friday the public phase of a comprehensive capital campaign intent on raising $100 million. The landmark campaign, dubbed UCA Now: Impact Arkansas and Beyond is the largest such…
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UA Names Mullins Library Corridor After Dorothy Ann, Ed Stevenson
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA University of Arkansas alumna has pledged to support the renewal of the main library branch. Dorothy Ann Stevenson of Mena has committed to support the effort to renew the David W. Mullins Library. The university will be naming a…
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New Study Recommends Prioritizing Surgery Patients for COVID Vaccination
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSurgery patients should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination, according to a new study the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences participated in. Using data gathered by the COVIDSurg Collaborative, the study showed that surgical patients who contract COVID-19 are four to…
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Amoako-Agyei Urges Attendees to “Be a Changemaker” During Women in IT Conference
by Kayla McCallby Kayla McCallCOVID-19 forced companies to adapt more quickly to emerging technologies and is fundamentally changing the way we work, Erica Amoako-Agyei told attendees of the Women in IT 2021 virtual conference. Sponsored by the University of Arkansas Walton Business College, the…
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Powered by Social Media, Student Government Elections Growing More Sophisticated
Student Council, Student Government Association, Student Union – whatever name you remember it by – a student self-governing body is a staple in nearly every higher education institution in the nation. Depending on the university, being elected to serve on…
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Winners for 2021 Arkansas Governor’s Cup Revealed
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe 2021 Arkansas Governor’s Cup has come to a close, and the winners have been crowned. Held annually by the Arkansas Capital Corporation, the Governor’s Cup is a business plan competition for current full or part-time college students in Arkansas.…
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LRCVB Hosting Job Fair Geared Toward Hospitality Workers
by Emily Beirneby Emily BeirneThe Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is hosting a job fair for hospitality workers that will double as the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration. The pandemic hit the hospitality industry hard with the extensive pause in travel and tourism.…
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Arkansas Political Columnist Paul Greenberg Dies at 84
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCelebrated political columnist Paul Greenberg has died at the age of 84. Greenberg, born in Shreveport, La. on Jan. 21, 1937, died on April 6, 2021. The veteran journalist made a name for himself for his editorials at the Pine…