LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 16 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after filing an amicus brief on behalf of 23 state attorneys general with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit opposing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)--a database of personal information about each American i  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Arkansas Workforce Strategy, a report from her Chief Workforce Officer detailing ways to grow and develop Arkansas' workforce. The Governor established the role of Chief Workforce Officer and the Workforce Cabinet at the beginning of her term through Executive Order (https://governor.arkansas.gov/executive_orders/execu  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 16 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued the following news: In 2023, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) certified 50 businesses as minority- and women-owned business enterprises through the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Program. These 50 businesses bring the total number of Arkansas businesses that have received the MWBE certification to 335. "Congratulations to the Arkansas businesses that achie  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: New York & Fayetteville, Ark. -- Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced that Blackstone Growth and affiliated funds (collectively "Blackstone") have made a growth equity investment in 7 Brew Coffee, the next generation drive-thru beverage business. Blackstone's investment seeks to help enable 7 Brew to accelerate its already-rapid expansion across the U.S., in collaboration with its premier fr  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has welcomed respected artist Clark Valentine to the faculty of the School of Art and Design. Valentine, a 26-year-old native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, joined UA Little Rock as an assistant professor of drawing. With a rich background in visual arts and a passion for nurturing creative talent and developing collaborative partnerships, Valentine brings a wealth   more

SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, Feb. 15 -- John Brown University issued the following news release: John Brown University has named Anne Tohme the university's next vice president for student development. Tohme, an alumna of JBU, is slated to begin the role on July 1 and succeeds Steve Beers, Ph.D., who is retiring after serving as VPSD since 1998. As VPSD, Tohme will lead JBU's residence life program, the student counseling center, health services, career development, the Office of Christian Format  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Whitley Small Five students from University of Arkansas at Little Rock attended the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference. SACNAS is a group that was founded to address issues of diversity in academia and government agencies. They work to support the underrepresented in earning advanced degrees, advancing their careers, and obtaining pos  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff issued the following news: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Summit Utilities Arkansas (Summit) are proud to announce an energy efficiency partnership that led to UAPB receiving nearly $40,000 back in rebates. In 2023, UAPB installed energy efficient tankless hot water heaters and boilers throughout different buildings across campus. UAPB took advantage of Summit Utilities' Energy Efficiency Programs, which   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 15 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: In a display of commitment to the importance of technology and education, a Conway couple has made a generous donation to create an endowed scholarship for computer science majors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Jerry and Madelyn Adams donated $30,000 to create the Jerry and Madelyn Adams Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship, which will provide assistance for education-related expenses including   more