A University of Arkansas chemical engineering professor has received a $750,000 grant to study the chemical and electronic structure of iron and oxygen atoms. Lauren Greenlee, associate professor of chemical engineering, received the grant. Greenlee primarily researches water chemistry, nanomaterials…
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New NASA Grant Funding Venus Stimulations for University of Arkansas Researchers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUniversity of Arkansas researchers have received a $417,000 grant from NASA to study the interaction between the atmosphere and surface of Venus. This grant, which is for three years, will enable researchers to stimulate conditions on Venus’ surface in the…
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Kenzie Academy Expands to Arkansas, Providing IT Workforce Training
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Northwest Arkansas Council has partnered with Kenzie Academy to bring the online platform’s tech training programs to Arkansas. This marks the first national expansion for Kenzie Academy, an Indianapolis-headquartered company that offers curriculum in software engineering, UX engineering and…
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A-State Shifts Application Deadlines, Policies in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University has revised some of its application deadlines and policies in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on high school students. The Jonesboro-based university has shifted its deadlines for institutional and competitive…
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Hendrix College Receives $15 Million Gift, Largest in School’s History
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHendrix College has landed the largest gift in its history with a $15 million donation from the Windgate Foundation. Of the total Windgate gift, $10 million will support endowed scholarships for Hendrix students. “We are grateful for the support of…
Enrollment in high school computer science classes has reached record highs. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Nov. 18 that 10,450 students are currently taking computer science classes across the state, which is an 847% increase from the 2014-2015 school year.…
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Center for No-Boundary Thinking Affiliate Faculty Members Announced
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University officials have announced the inaugural affiliate faculty members for the Center for No-Boundary Thinking. Dr. Allan Utter was joined by center director Dr. Xiuzhen Huang, who is also an A-State professor of computer science and an Arkansas…
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With New Award, UAMS Plans to Expand Efforts to Increase Rural Health Care Options
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has provided $2.83 million in funding to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for expanding efforts to train and retain primary care physicians in rural Arkansas. This grant will support…
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UA-PTCF Launches Diamond Chef Gives Back Initiative
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Foundation (UA-PTCF) is turning the tables on the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation is launching the Diamond Chef Gives Back initiative, which aims to provide relief for restaurants and the hospitality industries. UA-Pulaski Technical…
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Calloway Named Director of Operations for Delta Population Health Institute
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Delta Population Health Institute (DPHI) has named a new director of operations. Tiffny Calloway will be taking on the role for the DPHI, which is the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine’s community engagement arm. Most…