Following a nationwide search, Dr. Todd Shields has been appointed as the next chancellor of Arkansas State University, ASU System President Dr. Charles Welch announced Monday afternoon. Shields was named as one of four finalists for the chancellor position back…
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Local Support Provides Digital Access for Conductor and UCA Makerspace
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffConductor announced today that the organization will be able to provide more services to the community and college students through free access to computers and tablets. Made possible by a contribution from AT&T and with the help of Local…
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A-state Receives Board Approval for FY 2023 Budget Proposal
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University has received approval for its budget proposal for fiscal year 2023. The budget, which was announced at the ASU System Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, includes a 2 percent merit salary increase for all non-classified and…
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Hendrix College President Arnold to Retire Next Year
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHendrix College President W. Ellis Arnold III will retire from the presidency in June 2023, the private liberal arts college announced on Tuesday. Arnold was elected the 12th President of the college by the Hendrix Board of Trustees in Nov.…
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ASU System Board Approves Henderson State Faculty, Program Cuts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDuring a meeting on Thursday May 5, the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved cuts to Henderson State University that will eliminate 88 faculty positions and 25 degree programs, including English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. Henderson State Chancellor…
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U of A Faculty Recognized with Outstanding Distinctions
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFaculty at the University of Arkansas received distinctions in 2021, as newly appointed University Professors and endowed position holders, which were effective starting with the 2021-22 academic year. “At the U of A, our distinguished faculty are among the best…
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U of A Offers Online Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas College of Business is now offering an online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, through a partnership with the university’s Global Campus. The online supply chain management program will begin this fall and registration is now open. Supply chain management…
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Arkansas Choir Students to Perform at Carnegie Hall this Summer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSelect choir students across Arkansas are gearing up for a once in a lifetime experience this summer. Members of Little Rock’s Joe T. Robinson High choir, the Singing Senators, will travel to New York City and perform at Carnegie Hall.…
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Two Arkansas Universities Launch Search for New Chancellor
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwo Arkansas universities began searching for new leadership this week. Both the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro are looking for someone to fill the role of chancellor for the institutions. The University of Arkansas…
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2022 Heartland Challenge Winners Announced; Goetz Matches $50k Prize
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwelve graduate startup teams from across North America competed in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise, over the past weekend. The Challenge was hosted by the…