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A-State Shifts Application Deadlines, Policies in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
by AMP Staff November 20, 2020
by AMP Staff November 20, 2020
Arkansas 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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A-State’s Total Enrollment Declines 0.3 Percent to 13,843 for Fall 2020
by Caroline O'Connor September 11, 2020
by Caroline O'Connor September 11, 2020
Arkansas State University reported that its total enrollment for the fall 2020 semester is 13,843 students on the 11th day of classes. Enrollment decreased by just 0.3 percent from last year’s total. The average decline in enrollment across the 10…
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AMP News Politics
View from the Senate: State Has 26 Open Enrollment Charter Schools
by AMP Staff August 22, 2019
by AMP Staff August 22, 2019
With the opening of the 2019-2020 school year, there are 26 open enrollment charter schools in Arkansas. Two new ones are scheduled to open this year in Pulaski County. The state Charter School Authorizing Panel recently recommended approval of an…
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UCA Appoints Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
by AMP Staff March 26, 2019
by AMP Staff March 26, 2019
Dr. Kevin Thomas has been appointed associate vice president for enrollment management at the University of Central Arkansas. Currently the director of retention and student success at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Thomas will assume his duties July 1. He will…
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Governor’s Address: Computer Science Enrollment Grows 30 Percent
by AMP Staff November 12, 2018
by AMP Staff November 12, 2018
Arkansas has become a national leader in computer science education, and the increase in this year’s enrollment numbers suggest we’ll remain at the front of the pack. Eight-thousand-and-forty-four (8,044) students are enrolled in computer science classes for the 2018-2019 school…
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ABF Freight Names 2021 Load Team Members February 26, 2021
ArcBest’s ABF Freight division has named a new freight load team for 2021. Every year, the Fort Smith-based freight company selects a new load team, which is an elite team of freight professionals from ABF’s service centers, located around the… The post ABF Freight Names 2021 Load Team Members appeared first on AMP.
U.S. Department of Labor Expands PUA Eligibility for State Unemployment Agencies February 26, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new guidance to state unemployment issuance agencies, expanding the eligibility factors for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Under this guidance, agencies are allowed to expand unemployment insurance eligibility to three categories of workers. These include… The post U.S. Department of Labor Expands PUA Eligibility for State Unemployment Agencies appeared first […]
House Report: State Lawmakers Address Tax, Public Health Measures in Past Week February 26, 2021
In the 7th week of the 2021 Regular Session, the House passed bills addressing taxes, medical care, scholarships, the duty to retreat, and more. The following tax measures were advanced by the House: HB1023-This bill excludes certain school fundraisers from the… The post House Report: State Lawmakers Address Tax, Public Health Measures in Past Week appeared […]
Shalin Named Dermatology Department Chair for UAMS College of Medicine February 26, 2021
The University of Arkansas for Medicine Sciences (UAMS) has named Sara Shalin, M.D., Ph.D., as the chair of the Department of Dermatology in the university’s College of Medicine. Shalin is also an associate professor of pathology and dermatology. Since joining… The post Shalin Named Dermatology Department Chair for UAMS College of Medicine appeared first on […]
Sixteen Appointments Made to Little Rock City Boards and Commissions February 26, 2021
Sixteen individuals have been appointed or reappointed to four different Little Rock city boards or commissions. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. made the appointments, which were ratified by the City of Little Rock Board of Directors on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The… The post Sixteen Appointments Made to Little Rock City Boards and Commissions appeared first on […]
Governor’s Address: PPP Loans’ Impact on Arkansas Businesses February 26, 2021
Today I’d like to talk about the federal Payroll Protection Plan or PPP, which has kept many Arkansas companies alive during the pandemic. Congress passed the CARES Act to help Americans navigate the pandemic. PPP was one of the programs… The post Governor’s Address: PPP Loans’ Impact on Arkansas Businesses appeared first on AMP.
New Study to Highlight Racial and Gender Disparities in Small Business Lending February 26, 2021
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) will be unveiling a new report demonstrating racial and gender disparities in small business loans. Commissioned by WRF and Winrock International, the Arkansas Small Business Access to Capital report will be revealed during a webinar… The post New Study to Highlight Racial and Gender Disparities in Small Business Lending appeared […]
Expanding Minimally Invasive Alternatives to Open Heart Surgery February 26, 2021
The CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute recently became the first in Arkansas to successfully perform the Transcaval TAVR heart procedure. New TAVR, or Transcather Aortic Valve Replacement, procedures offer patients with aortic valve stenosis an alternative to open heart surgery,… The post Expanding Minimally Invasive Alternatives to Open Heart Surgery appeared first on AMP.
A Diet You Can Live With: Looking at A Long-Term Healthy and Sustainable Diet February 26, 2021
Trendy diets come and go, and while many promise great results—such as weight loss or improved energy—they also require careful attention and, ideally, help from a healthcare provider. For many people, these diets are also difficult to sustain over the… The post A Diet You Can Live With: Looking at A Long-Term Healthy and Sustainable […]
Hutchinson Extends Public Health Emergency But Lays Groundwork for Lifting Mask Mandate February 26, 2021
In a Friday morning press conference, Gov. Asa Hutchinson charted the state’s path forward in the COVID-19 pandemic with a series of three announcements. Hutchinson is extending the public health emergency, which is set to expire on Saturday, Feb. 28.… The post Hutchinson Extends Public Health Emergency But Lays Groundwork for Lifting Mask Mandate appeared […]

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