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National Endowment for the Humanities Awards $231K to Arkansas Organizations
by Tyler Hale July 8, 2020
by Tyler Hale July 8, 2020
Two Arkansas cultural institutions received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities in June. The Arkansas Arts Center Foundation and Arkansas State University both received grants from the NEH for projects. In total, the Arkansas organizations received a combined…
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Arkansas Activities Association Planning Normal Return for Fall Sports
by Tyler Hale July 7, 2020
by Tyler Hale July 7, 2020
Sports in Arkansas are expected to resume as normal, according to the state’s activities association. On Tuesday, July 7, the Arkansas Activities Association announced that it is “planning to resume activities and athletics this Fall in accordance with the regular…
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UCA Launches New Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences College
by Tyler Hale July 6, 2020
by Tyler Hale July 6, 2020
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has created a new college, combining multiple departments in the university. The new college began official on July 1, 2020. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will encompass a range of…
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UA System Establishes Racial Equity Task Force
by AMP Staff July 6, 2020
by AMP Staff July 6, 2020
The University of Arkansas System has established a task force focused on racial equity. Fourteen individuals in the UA System have been appointed by President Donald R. Bobbitt to sit on the UA System Task Force on Racial Equity. Announced…
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AMP News Business Education
Leeds Stepping Down as U of A’s Economic Development Head
by Tyler Hale July 1, 2020
by Tyler Hale July 1, 2020
The University of Arkansas’ economic development head is stepping down from her post, effective Wednesday, July 1. Stacy Leeds, the vice chancellor for economic development, is resigning her role to focus on writing projects, according to a university release. Leeds…
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UA Little Rock’s MBA Program Offers Online, Face-To-Face Hybrid Courses
by Bailey White July 1, 2020
by Bailey White July 1, 2020
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is offering Master of Business Administration (MBA) students a new MBA program that incorporates both on-campus and online learning this fall. “What makes the program special is the degree of flexibility and convenience…
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Arkansas Education Association Advocates for High Quality Public Schools
by Lauren McLemore July 1, 2020
by Lauren McLemore July 1, 2020
The Arkansas Education Association has been around for more than 100 years ensuring that every aspect of public education in the state is held to the highest standards. Executive Director Tracey-Ann Nelson says AEA’s purpose and mission is to “ensure…
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Springer Named Director of UA Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center
by Adeline Goodman June 30, 2020
by Adeline Goodman June 30, 2020
The George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Centers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) named Dr. Jan P. Springer as its new director. Springer, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, will focus his leadership on…
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AMP News Business Education Energy
Educational Cooperative Flips Switch on New Solar Array in Camden
by Tyler Hale June 29, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 29, 2020
A Camden-area educational cooperative has activated a new solar array designed to meet the majority of its energy needs. The South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) flipped the switch on its new 100 kilowatt solar array on Monday, June 29. Today’s…
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AMP News Education Technology
University of Arkansas Hires New Chief Information Security Officer
by AMP Staff June 29, 2020
by AMP Staff June 29, 2020
The University of Arkansas has named a new chief information security officer. Effective June 29, Stephen Tycer will oversee the security the university’s data and networks. “We are fortunate to have someone with a depth of understanding in global cybersecurity join the IT Services…
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Signode Expanding Fordyce Facility, Adding 31 New Jobs July 9, 2020
A transit-packaging provider is expanding its Fordyce operations, creating more than 30 new jobs. Signode Industrial Group, an Illinois-headquartered company, has announced its plans to expand its facilities in Forydce. According to an Arkansas Department of Commerce release, the expansion…The post Signode Expanding Fordyce Facility, Adding 31 New Jobs appeared first on AMP.
Cawyer Named Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division Director July 9, 2020
Sandra Cawyer has been named the new director for the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division (ACD). She is succeeding Bear Chaney, who recently retired, as ACD director. In her new role, Cawyer will oversee the department that is charged with working…The post Cawyer Named Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division Director appeared first on AMP.
New Statewide Survey Shows More Arkansans Wearing Masks, Breaks Down Usage Among Age Ranges July 9, 2020
State officials unveiled a new poll on Wednesday, July 8 that provides a snapshot of Arkansas residents’ attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines governing the recovery. According to Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force chairman Steuart…The post New Statewide Survey Shows More Arkansans Wearing Masks, Breaks Down Usage Among Age Ranges […]
HealthTech Arkansas Names New Clinical Director for Accelerator Program July 8, 2020
HealthTech Arkansas has named a new clinical director for its startup accelerator program. Dr. Steffany Benton, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, has been named as HealthTech Arkansas’ clinical director. In this role, Benton will oversee evaluation of program applicants and will also…The post HealthTech Arkansas Names New Clinical Director for Accelerator Program appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Surpasses 25K Cumulative Cases with More Than 5.5K Active July 8, 2020
The state of Arkansas now has a cumulative number of 25,246 COVID-19 cases as of today (July 8). State officials reported 734 new cases from yesterday with 104 in correctional facilities and 630 in the community. Pulaski County had the…The post Arkansas Surpasses 25K Cumulative Cases with More Than 5.5K Active appeared first on AMP.
Fort Smith Approves Bonds for Gerber Factory Expansion July 8, 2020
On July 7, the Fort Smith Board of Directors discussed a prospective expansion of the Gerber Products Company in Fort Smith through the use of $30 million in industrial revenue bonds. The Gerber expansion, also known as Project Best-In-Class, will…The post Fort Smith Approves Bonds for Gerber Factory Expansion appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas PBS Welcomes Two New Commission Members July 8, 2020
Two new members have recently joined the Arkansas PBS Commission. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a series of appointments on Thursday, June 18, including the Arkansas PBS appointments. Hutchinson appointed Anne Canada and Ann Clemmer as the two new members and…The post Arkansas PBS Welcomes Two New Commission Members appeared first on AMP.
Little Rock Expands River Market Entertainment District’s Boundaries, Creates Temporary SoMa District July 8, 2020
Little Rock is expanding the bounds of an existing entertainment district and creating a new temporary district in the South Main (SoMa) neighborhood. The City of Little Rock board of directors has approved expanding the River Market Entertainment District’s boundaries.…The post Little Rock Expands River Market Entertainment District’s Boundaries, Creates Temporary SoMa District appeared first […]
National Endowment for the Humanities Awards $231K to Arkansas Organizations July 8, 2020
Two Arkansas cultural institutions received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities in June. The Arkansas Arts Center Foundation and Arkansas State University both received grants from the NEH for projects. In total, the Arkansas organizations received a combined…The post National Endowment for the Humanities Awards $231K to Arkansas Organizations appeared first on AMP.
Fort Smith Adopts Resolution Encouraging Use of Masks July 8, 2020
In Fort Smith, masks will be strongly encouraged indoors and outdoors. The city’s board of directors passed a resolution on Tuesday evening (July 7) encouraging individuals to wear masks both indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not possible. The…The post Fort Smith Adopts Resolution Encouraging Use of Masks appeared first on AMP.

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