Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas
$373,000 ANCRC Grant Earned for Browning Hall
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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$373,000 ANCRC Grant Earned for Browning Hall
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Arkansas Tech University has received a $373,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to support an external renovation of Browning Hall.
The funding will allow ATU to address waterproofing and building envelope issues for a structure that has served the Arkansas Tech community since 1913.
"The partnership between Ark
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$60K Grant from FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank Boosts Support for East Texas Entrepreneurs
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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$60K Grant from FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank Boosts Support for East Texas Entrepreneurs
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TYLER, TEXAS, September 8, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and its members Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank(r) (Woodforest) awarded $60,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Gre
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2026-27 Arkansas Tech Spirit Squads Announced
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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2026-27 Arkansas Tech Spirit Squads Announced
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Krystal Shipp, director of spirit squads at Arkansas Tech University, has announced the names of the individuals who will represent Arkansas Tech on its coed cheerleading team and its dance team during the 2026-27 academic year.
The ATU spirit squads perform at a variety of athletic, campus and community events throughout the academic year.
The member
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A-State and GOJO Partner, Offering Free Rides for University Community
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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A-State and GOJO Partner, Offering Free Rides for University Community
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JONESBORO - As the fall semester gets underway at Arkansas State University, one may notice GOJO buses around campus. The buses operate in partnership with the university, serving students, faculty and staff throughout campus and Jonesboro.
"GOJO and A-State are proudly partnering together to provide free rides all over Jonesboro
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Alumnus supports water projects as district deputy for Corps of Engineers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Alumnus supports water projects as district deputy for Corps of Engineers
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As a student at Mercer University, Rich Feibelman untapped his love for industrial engineering. He learned to look at projects in a more holistic and systematic way, an approach that he has applied throughout his career.
Earlier this year, Feibelman, EGR '01, was appointed deputy district engineer for programs and project management for
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.
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Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at Northwest Arkansas Community College
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#Griffin: 'One pill truly can kill, but preparation and awareness can save lives'
BENTONVILLE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after holding a press conference with Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dr. Dennis C. Rittle to announce the
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
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Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall
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ATU Grad Turns Writing Assignment Into Book Contract
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Grad Turns Writing Assignment Into Book Contract
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What began as a graduate student project in the Arkansas Tech University writing lab has blossomed into a burgeoning writing career for Joshua Nichols.
A native of Franklin County and graduate of Ozark High School, Nichols began his post-secondary education at ATU-Ozark Campus. There, he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in business
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Baptist Memorial and cityCURRENT to host former Olympian and maternal health care advocate
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 9 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release:
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Baptist Memorial and cityCURRENT to host former Olympian and maternal health care advocate
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WHAT: Baptist Memorial Health Care and cityCURRENT are hosting a reception featuring Sarah Wells, a former Olympian and star of "The Amazing Race Canada." Wells will talk about the importance of maternal health, how she overcame adversity, the importance of adaptability and
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation
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Evans Finds Confidence Far From Home
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news:
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Evans Finds Confidence Far From Home
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Being 5,800 miles and seven time zones away from her family and having to navigate a new language and country, University of the Ozarks senior Reed Evans learned a valuable lesson about herself -she was far more capable and independent than she realized.
The general studies major from Spring Branch, Texas, spent the Spring 2026 Semester and part of the summe
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Federal Register: Fed Reviews Acquisition Applications for Bank Holding Companies in Ark.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set for
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For 12th Year, UAMS Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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For 12th Year, UAMS Nationally Recognized for Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Sept. 9, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association have recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 12th consecutive year for its commitment to excellence in stroke care.
The Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Go
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Visits Southeast Colorado, Highlights Water, Housing, Veterans' Care, Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Visits Southeast Colorado, Highlights Water, Housing, Veterans' Care, Healthcare
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COLORADO - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper visited Hasty, La Junta, Pueblo, Limon, and Lamar to meet with Coloradans and discuss top-of-mind issues.
Hickenlooper stopped by the John Martin Reservoir to receive an update on the progress of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (A
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Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Free Mississippi River Symposium This Fall
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Free Mississippi River Symposium This Fall
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JONESBORO - In an effort to provide historical information and acknowledge the stories of the past, a symposium will be held this fall at Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM) in Lake Village.
The museum will host its first symposium, "The Mississippi in American Memory," from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. The museum
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Mich. Education Dept.: Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School
State Board of Education Hears Why Michigan is One of Only 13 States to Meet Goals for More Rigorous, Career-Connected Work
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LANSING - Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan commu
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Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, Named Assistant Dean in UAMS College of Nursing
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, Named Assistant Dean in UAMS College of Nursing
Sept. 9, 2026 | Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing as assistant dean of community engagement and faculty practice.
Manley, an alumnus and longtime employee of UAMS, will help the College of Nursing build partnerships with
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make
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Niche Names Ouachita No. 1 Private University in Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- Ouachita Baptist University issued the following news:
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Niche names Ouachita No. 1 private university in Arkansas
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Ouachita Baptist University was recently named the top private university in the state by Niche in its 2027 rankings. The university was also ranked first for its education program and named the best small college in Arkansas. In addition to the No. 1 rankings, Ouachita's programs for accounting & finance, business, psychology
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Pulitzer Center Reporting Sheds Light on Maternal Mental Health
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Pulitzer Center Reporting Sheds Light on Maternal Mental Health
Author: Leo Diven Legay, Pulitzer Center Staff
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy--a Massachusetts mother charged with killing her three children by strangling them in 2023--attracted international attention. On Friday, September 4, 2026, the judge at her nearly monthlong tria
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Researchers From Across the U.S. Joined U of A to Study Issues of Health and Extreme Violence
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Researchers From Across the U.S. Joined U of A to Study Issues of Health and Extreme Violence
Ten students from across the nation traveled to the U of A to participate in the Department of Sociology and Criminology's NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program, enhancing the university's national visibility and reputation as a destination for undergraduate research excellence.
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from
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Sharpe Named ATU Faculty Member of the Month
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Sharpe Named ATU Faculty Member of the Month
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Dr. Tori Sharpe, Arkansas Tech University associate professor of English, was recognized as ATU faculty member of the month by ATU Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Sharpe was cited by Dr. Carl Brucker, ATU Faculty Senate chair, for her work as Nebo literary magazine advisor in the ATU Department of English and World Languages, her leadership as Arkan
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Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles: 2026 Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the largest international herpetological society, issued the following news:
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2026 Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology
Dr. Lorin A. Neuman-Lee, Associate Professor of Physiology at Arkansas State University, is the recipient of the 2026 Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology, recognized for teaching that spans Girl Scout outreach to graduate mentorship and for a philosophy grounded in empathy and high
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Soyoon Ahn Artworks Featured at ASU-Beebe England Center Art Gallery During September
BEEBE, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news:
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Soyoon Ahn Artworks Featured at ASU-Beebe England Center Art Gallery During September
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The Arkansas State University-Beebe Art Department is proud to present the artworks of Arkansas artist Soyoon Ahn during the month of September.
The public is invited to meet Ahn and view her work during the exhibit reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the England Center Art Gallery, lo
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SWOSU Hosts More Than 270 Athletes for Oklahoma Senior Games Basketball Events
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release:
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SWOSU Hosts More Than 270 Athletes for Oklahoma Senior Games Basketball Events
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More than 270 athletes ages 52 to 89 came to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Aug. 28-29 for two days of Oklahoma Senior Games basketball competition. The weekend included a 3-on-3 qualifying tournament for the 2027 National Senior Games, along with 3-point and free throw contests. Athl
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Tech Tidbits: Wonder Boys Head West in Week Two
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Tech Tidbits: Wonder Boys Head West in Week Two
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The first road trip of the 2026 football season is the longest road trip of the year for Arkansas Tech University.
The Wonder Boys (1-0) will visit the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rangers (0-1) for a 6 p.m. Great American Conference game at Ranger Field in Alva, Okla., on Thursday, Sept. 10.
"The road is a special place," said Roy Thompso
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U of A Press Acquires Butler Center Books
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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U of A Press Acquires Butler Center Books
The U of A Press and the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) are pleased to announce the acquisition of Butler Center Books by the U of A Press, bringing together two longstanding Arkansas institutions in a shared commitment to publishing and promoting the history, culture and voices of the Natural State.
The acquisition builds on a partnership that has
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U.S. Department of Education Launches Learning Agenda Playbook to Support State Education Leaders and Improve Student Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Launches Learning Agenda Playbook to Support State Education Leaders and Improve Student Outcomes
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As the Trump Administration works to return education to the states, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) today unveiled the Learning Agenda Playbook (the Playbook), a resource developed alongside states to strengthen their capacity, enable them to take gre
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U.S. Senator, Congressmen Tour U of A Research Facilities
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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U.S. Senator, Congressmen Tour U of A Research Facilities
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), U.S. Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark. 3rd) and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala. 3rd) recently visited the U of A to tour two of the university's research facilities, gaining firsthand insight into how U of A innovation is helping meet the needs of the state and nation.
The visits included the Multi-User Silicon Carbide
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UA Little Rock Begins Second Century with Continued Enrollment Growth
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Begins Second Century with Continued Enrollment Growth
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is starting its centennial year with continued enrollment growth, as preliminary fall 2026 figures show increases in both student headcount and credit hours.
After the 11th class day at UA Little Rock, undergraduate and graduate headcount is up 2% and 140 students for
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UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit
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Industry and higher education may not always speak the same language, but the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing them to the same table.
On Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizations will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the
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University of Arkansas: Community and Rural Enterprise Development Clinic Examines Small Town Challenges
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Community and Rural Enterprise Development Clinic Examines Small Town Challenges
The U of A School of Law's Community and Rural Enterprise Development (CRED) Clinic has released a comprehensive five-part report examining the governance capacity, legal needs and resource challenges facing Arkansas' incorporated towns.
The report, Arkansas Incorporated Towns: Their Governance Capacity and Legal Need
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University of Arkansas: Journalism Student Joins New York Times Corps
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Journalism Student Joins New York Times Corps
Angie Ramirez, a junior in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, was selected in September for a prestigious year-long talent-mentorship program with The New York Times.
The 21 college students in The New York Times Corps will receive career-building advice and other training from New York Times jou
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What They Are Saying: Pilot States Highlight Early Successes with the Learning Agenda Playbook
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Pilot States Highlight Early Successes with the Learning Agenda Playbook
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Following the Learning Agenda Playbook (the Playbook) release this morning, state leaders from the eight pilot states praised the framework as a resource to improve state education policies, programs, and student outcomes. The Playbook marks a pivotal milestone in returning education to the states and
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