In celebration of Women in Construction Week, UA Little Rock is shining a spotlight on Jillian Cates, a trailblazing student whose dedication and leadership are breaking down barriers in the traditionally male-dominated field of construction. Cates, a senior from Conway,…
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At its recent State Convention in Hot Springs, the Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented its Fay Jones Gold Medal Award posthumously to Michael Lejong, AIA, formerly of Greenwood. He represented AIA Arkansas and the architecture community…
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Op-Ed: 12 Consecutive UA Student Body Presidents Speak: UA’s Next Great Chancellor is Already Here
by Tori Bognerby Tori BognerFor the past sixteen months, the flagship institution of higher education within the state of Arkansas has been without a permanent chancellor. Each author of this opinion has served as the Student Body President of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville…
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Arkansas Hospice Gets New Foundation Leadership
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Hospice, a hospice care provider dedicated to providing comfort and care for those who are facing serious illness and loss, has announced two significant additions to leadership to the Arkansas Hospice Foundation: Kim Kirkman, new Vice President and Chief…
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Women’s Foundation Announces 2022 ‘Power of the Purse’ Honorees
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHonorees and co-chairs for the 24th-annual ‘Power of the Purse’ Luncheon have been announced by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. Celebrating career and philanthropic accomplishments of women and organizations across the state, this year’s luncheon is presented by Arkansas Children’s…
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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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Blake Resigns, Pruitt Named New Little Rock Mayor Chief of Staff
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. announced Wednesday that current Chief of Staff, Charles Blake, will resign effective Jan. 31 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector, and that Kendra Pruitt will assume the role effective Feb. 1. “It’s…
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The Innovator’s Field Guide: The Leader in the Corner Office
“He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than others and misusing his critique of society as an ideology for his private interests.” –Theodor Adorno There’s a reason why the CBS reality series Undercover Boss has been…
“It makes a difference, doesn’t it, whether we fence ourselves in, or whether we are fenced out by the barriers of others?” -E.M. Foster One burden of leadership is that invisible walls can exist between ourselves and our team members.…
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Arkansas Hospital CEO Resigns Following No-Confidence Votes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffScott Street, CEO of El Dorado-based Medical Center of South Arkansas, has resigned, according to a hospital statement shared with Becker’s on Tuesday. Street will move to a new role in Northwest Arkansas once an interim hospital leader is selected.…