Dr. Kyle Quinn, professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, has no grand illusions about the pragmatic nature of assembling a research team. “Most young people interested in research want to find a cure for cancer,”…
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Tech 20 Spotlight: A Wide Swath — Carter Malloy, AcreTrader
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterCarter Malloy, CEO and founder of Fayetteville’s AcreTrader, said a “wide swath” of public and private information about available farmland is there to be analyzed, and Acres, the company’s new offshoot, helps his team — and ultimately clients — attain…
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Tech 20 Spotlight: Harvesting Graphene — Paul Thibado, University of Arkansas
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterResearchers at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville are on the cutting edge of determining how to make graphene scalable for commercial use. Graphene, discovered in 2004, is a sustainable material extracted from graphite that consists of pure carbon —…
Ranu Jung is a distinguished professor of biomedical engineering, an associate vice chancellor, and the founding executive director and endowed chair of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. As a professor and a…
Go into any Walmart, Target, Kroger, 7-Eleven or CVS store, and notice the way the items are displayed on the shelves. There may be shirts next to socks, Lucky Charms beside Froot Loops or cough medicines by pain relievers. Bottles…
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Bernice A. King to Deliver Distinguished Lecture in Fayetteville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas has announced Bernice A. King, a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate and CEO, will deliver a moderated question and answer session as part of the Distinguished Lectures Committee’s series this Wednesday, Feb. 28…
Stroll past the north end of Vol Walker Hall, and you’ll notice a small house-like structure has appeared on the lawn. No, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design isn’t subletting the front lawn. Instead, architecture faculty and students…
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Taylor King Law Welcomes Odom, Winburn, Owens
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTaylor King Law recently welcomed three new attorneys to its legal team. Conrad Odom, Russell Winburn and Chad Owens each joined Taylor King Law in January of 2024, and they each bring extensive experience to the firm. Conrad Odom and…
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First Security Fayetteville President Russell to Retire
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Security Bank of Fayetteville President David Russell has officially announced his retirement, effective in March. He has held the position since 2008. In 2002, Russell began his career with First Security as a lender and retail bank manager. At…
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WDD Architects Promotes Pastran, Redmon, White
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWDD Architects, which has offices in North Little Rock and Fayetteville, recently announced three staff promotions on social media. Nicol Pastran was promoted to architectural project manager, Abbey Redmon was promoted to associate and senior interior designer, and JoAnn White…