The only certain things in life are death and taxes, the saying goes, but each year — without fail — leaves fall, calendars flip, and prices rise. What a consumer could expect to pay for a car, a doctor’s visit …
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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Enrollment (Fall ‘23): 32,140, Charles Robinson, chancellor Arkansas State University, Jonesboro Enrollment (Fall ‘23): 14,032 Todd Shields, chancellor University of Central Arkansas, Conway Enrollment (Fall ‘23): 9,790 Houston Davis, president Arkansas Tech University, Russellville Enrollment …
Over the past decade, colleges and universities nationwide have seen a shift to nontraditional career pathways in droves. Whether one blames decreased birth rates, affordability concerns or labor market shifts, campuses nationwide are seeing a staggering change in postgraduate plans. …
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Scholarships Accessible to Arkansas Students
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas students pursuing higher education now have access to a range of scholarship opportunities through the Arkansas Community Foundation. The Foundation offers scholarships for students attending two- or four-year colleges, vocational schools and technical training programs. Each scholarship has unique …
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UA Little Rock Chancellor Speaks on Strategic Affordable Education Plan
UA Little Rock recently unveiled an ambitious new strategic plan to make the college more affordable and attractive for students around the state. The college’s chancellor, Dr. Christina Drale, answered some of AMP’s questions about the plan, which will be …
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The Changing Landscape Of Higher Ed: Two-Year Colleges Help Provide Industries With What They Need
Years ago, technical schools were often viewed as secondary alternatives to traditional four-year universities. Those who earned two-year associate degrees or certificates to work in some manufacturing trade were thought of not having the discipline or educational prowess to earn …
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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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President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardOn Aug. 24, President Biden and the Department of Education released a statement detailing a three-part plan to cancel a portion of student loan debt for low- and middle-income borrowers. The plan aims to make good on Biden’s campaign promises …
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UA Little Rock Expecting Growth in First-Time Freshmen, Transfer Students This Fall
Five UA Little Rock students gather in front of the Student Services Center on campus before class. (Photo by Ben Krain). With just under two weeks until classes begin at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, preliminary enrollment data …
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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 …
