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State Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Sunday June 07, 2020 ( 24 items )  

Ark. Gov. Hutchinson Announces Intent to Grant Executive Clemency
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 6 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on June 3: Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his intent to grant five pardons, and three commutations. An additional 46 clemency requests were denied and one had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole and probationary requirements and paid all fines related to the  more

Ark. Gov. Hutchinson's Weekly Address | for the Protection and Safety of Peaceful Protests
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 6 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly radio address: We saw peaceful protests, and unfortunately, some violence and criminal behavior across Arkansas this week. I'd like to talk about our duty to protect free expression and the proper response of law enforcement when there is violence or destruction of property. The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer is a travesty and a crime. The image of him lying face do  more

Arkansas Exports Strong in 2019, Account for $6.2 Billion in Trade
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Arkansas exports remained strong in 2019, accounting for $6.2 billion in trade while supporting over one-fourth of the state's workforce, according to a newly released report compiled by the World Trade Center Arkansas. "Arkansas has a diverse economy, which propels the export ecosystem of the state. The trade partners and industry diversity, promote a fertile environment for small business exports in Arkan  more

Arkansas State University: Kays Foundation Makes Grant Awards for 2020-21
JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 4 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: The board of the Kays Foundation has awarded grants to six Arkansas State University faculty and staff members to provide additional support for their projects during the 2020-21 academic year. Two grant proposals by Dr. Katherine Baker, assistant professor of art history, were funded. The projects are "A-State Art-in-a-Box," an outreach program for high school art students, and the "A-State Art Summer Residenc  more

Cowley College's Statement on Social Injustice
ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 6 -- Cowley College issued the following joint statement by President Dennis C. Rittle, and Kori A. Gregg, vice president of institutional advancement at Cowley College Foundation: All of us have witnessed the terrible tragedy that occurred on May 25th in one of our great states. This senseless act of violence is a stark reminder that racial injustice continues to endure and has deeply fractured our nation and our communities. We are profoundly saddened and troubled   more

Cowley to Provide Accelerated NDT Training in Texas
ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 3 -- Cowley College issued the following news release: Dr. Tina Grillot, Cowley College associate vice president for workforce and community education, recently announced that Cowley College has been contracted by Wichita State University's FirePoint Innovations Center to provide accelerated nondestructive testing (NDT) training at the Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas. FirePoint, a partnership between Wichita State and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development  more

Entergy Arkansas Notification of Plans to File Rider Formula Rate Plan Application
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 6 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Notice is hereby given that Entergy Arkansas, LLC (EAL or the Company) will file with the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC or the Commission), on or about July 7, 2020, an Application for Approval of a Rate Adjustment and Evaluation Report pursuant to Rate Schedule No. 44, Formula Rate Plan Rider (Rider FRP). The Company requests an order approving its proposed Rider FRP Revenue Change and Rate Adjustment by De  more

From President Arnold: Our Community and Our Times
CONWAY, Arkansas, May 30 -- Hendrix College issued the following statement by President W. Ellis Arnold III: The death of George Floyd in Minnesota is horrific and heartbreaking to us all but especially to our students and our community. It reminds us that the dialogue we began on campus this year is important and essential. As we continue to strive to make Hendrix a more inclusive community, I want to thank the faculty, staff, and student leaders who have worked so hard this year to uphold t  more

Hendrix College: A Reflection on Change
CONWAY, Arkansas, June 6 -- Hendrix College issued the following statement by Kesha Baoua, interim vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer: I know many of you have been seeking ways to help during these difficult times. This message is intended to provide just a little guidance in that area. If you are expecting to read an eloquent, carefully crafted statement from the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), I'm sorry to inform you that this is not that. Yes, OD  more

Honors College Fellow Wins Award, Publication From Arkansas Historical Association
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 5 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Honors College Fellow Jacob Huneycutt has won the prestigious Violet B. Gingles Award from the Arkansas Historical Association for a paper investigating a contentious 1901 split in the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. His paper, "'A Lot of High-combed Roosters:' Agrarian Populism and the 1901 Split in the Arkansas Baptist State Convention," will appear in the Spring 2020 issue of the Arkansas Historical Q  more

Honors College Fellow Wins Award, Publication From Arkansas Historical Association
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 6 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Honors College Fellow Jacob Huneycutt has won the prestigious Violet B. Gingles Award from the Arkansas Historical Association for a paper investigating a contentious 1901 split in the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. His paper, "'A Lot of High-combed Roosters:' Agrarian Populism and the 1901 Split in the Arkansas Baptist State Convention," will appear in the Spring 2020 issue of the Arkansas Historical Q  more

John Brown University: Statement on the Death of George Floyd
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, June 3 -- John Brown University issued the following news release: The senseless and brutal death of George Floyd is another sobering reminder that the sin of racial injustice continues to persist in our nation. We are deeply grieved at the unjust loss of life and the continued pain of the black community. While we do not believe that further violence should be the means to achieve justice, we lament with our brothers and sisters in Christ and indeed long for justice.  more

N.C. A.G. Stein Leads States' Efforts to Expose Illegal Robocallers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on June 4: Attorney General Josh Stein, along with Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, led a coalition of 52 attorneys general encouraging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate continued collaboration among state attorneys general and telecom companies to coordinate tracing back illegal robocalls to their source. Attorneys General Stein and Rutledge are both  more

Orr Memorial Courtyard Complete, Dedication to Be Planned at Ozarka College Ash Flat
MELBOURNE, Arkansas, June 3 -- The Ozarka College Foundation issued the following news: The Ozarka College Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of the Nancy Orr Memorial Courtyard at the Ash Flat campus. A member of the Foundation Board of Directors for 12 years, the Foundation Board and College leadership chose to honor Nancy with a dedicated outdoor courtyard on the Ash Flat campus of Ozarka College. "Nancy was a model community member who selflessly supported the people of Sharp  more

Researchers Develop Long-Lasting Disinfecting Spray for Surfaces: University of Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences have developed a long-lasting spray that disinfects surfaces for extended periods, even in heavy use, and is less likely to transmit infectious diseases. The spray has been shown to be an effective antibacterial agent and is being explored for antiviral properties. The spray also lasts longer than standard cleaning  more

University of Arkansas Little Rock Public Radio Receives Nearly $37k Grant From Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news on June 3: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Public Radio has received a grant of $36,681 from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, for equipment upgrades for KLRE/KUAR. "The generosity of the Sturgis Trust of Arkadelphia will help KLRE and KUAR acquire much-needed operational equipment that will help us maintain more consistent h  more

University of Arkansas: Biomedical Engineering Students Honored With Virtual Commencement
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Although students, faculty and families couldn't gather on campus to celebrate commencement, the COVID-19 pandemic didn't stop the Department of Biomedical Engineering from making the day special for the class of 2020. Biomedical engineering faculty, staff, students and families gathered virtually May 9 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the department's graduating seniors. The day included remar  more

University of Arkansas: Hunt, Gahagans, Anderson Receive Collis R. Geren Awards
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Three members of the University of Arkansas community have earned the 10th annual Collis R. Geren Award for Excellence in Graduate Education. The Graduate School and International Education gives the award annually to faculty and staff who demonstrate exceptional commitment to graduate education. Valerie Hunt, Shelly Gahagans and Karl Anderson are the 2020 award winners. Hunt, associate professor of politi  more

University of Arkansas: Journalism Master's Student Has Refereed Paper Accepted at International Convention
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news on June 2: Brooke Borgognoni, who is completing her master's degree in journalism, will present a paper based on her thesis project at the international Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication convention. Borgognoni was first author on a paper titled, "A Survey of Faculty Advisers at Student-Run Agencies," to be presented to the Advertising Division Teaching and Pedagogy session. Borg  more

University of Arkansas: New 'Short Talks' Explores Researchers Drive to a Coronavirus Vaccine
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Mahmoud Moradi's work might be the unconventional strategy for developing a coronavirus vaccine. Only weeks after the virus broke in the United States, Moradi, an assistant professor of chemistry in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, was granted access to Frontera, a supercomputer sponsored by National Science Foundation. It allowed him to build dynamic, three-dimensional simulations of   more

University of Arkansas: New 'Short Talks' Explores Researchers Drive to a Coronavirus Vaccine
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Mahmoud Moradi's work might be the unconventional strategy for developing a coronavirus vaccine. Only weeks after the virus broke in the United States, Moradi, an assistant professor of chemistry in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, was granted access to Frontera, a supercomputer sponsored by National Science Foundation. It allowed him to build dynamic, three-dimensional simulations of   more

University of Arkansas: RazorGrant to Be Rebranded as Streamlyne
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The current electronic research administration system, RazorGrant, will be rebranded and called by the vendor's name: Streamlyne. The reasoning for this rebranding is to be in-line with Workday, which is replacing BASIS on July 1, and to allow for the inclusion of other institutions within the University of Arkansas System. University of Arkansas-Little Rock and the University of Arkansas Division of Agricu  more

University of Arkansas: Small Business Emergency Assistance Facilitates $9.9 Million in Loans
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The Small Business Emergency Assistance program has barely been underway for two months, but it has already proved to be a major source of support for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Timely and knowledgeable assistance has helped small businesses secure more than $9.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans, with more than $1.5 mi  more

University of Kansas: To Reel in Job, Study Suggests Casting Multiple Nets
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 2 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The counterintuitive appeal of Stanford University sociologist Mark Granovetter's theory about "the strength of weak ties" being key to finding a job has steadily grown since he first published it in 1973. But now a University of Kansas assistant professor of communication studies has published a paper questioning its primacy. KU's Cameron Piercy and University of Arkansas researcher Yaguang Zhu have co-written a   more