Student Council, Student Government Association, Student Union – whatever name you remember it by – a student self-governing body is a staple in nearly every higher education institution in the nation. Depending on the university, being elected to serve on…
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Getting the Message Across: Stephanie Jackson Leads Communications for LR Mayor’s Office
Stephanie Jackson was born and raised in Little Rock, attended Little Rock public schools, and received her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Arkansas at LIttle Rock. An experienced journalist and public relations professional, Jackson has worked…
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April Roy Created femPAQ as a Product, Ended Up Creating a Movement
In 2018, April Roy went on an annual girls trip. As a mom of two, it’s something she looks forward to every year. This time around, her posse visited Los Angeles, where they enjoyed the beach, the scenery and the…
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In New Role, White Plans to Shine New Light on Underrepresented Voices
Adena White has been named the editor of Conway Publications for the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce. White has served as the Chamber’s director of communications since 2011 and will be carrying over some of those responsibilities into her new…
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Robotic Surgery On the Rise: Arkansas Providers on Forefront of New Technology
The health care industry is known for its innovative uses of new technology, and in a variety of different areas, robotic surgery is becoming increasingly popular. This type of surgery allows surgeons to be more precise, have more control and…
A local physician has announced a new opportunity available to high school juniors in the Arkansas River Valley — the Robins Scholarship Foundation. Founded by New Orleans native and UAMS emergency medicine fellow Dr. Larry Robins, this scholarship is unique…
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ZUNI Learning Tree Developing New App to Help Advance Student Growth
Little Rock-based education technology company ZUNI Learning Tree received a $199,856 Phase I award through the Department of Education and Institute of Education Sciences’ Small Business Innovation Research program and will be used to develop an innovative tool, the CatchIt…
The Arkansas Education Association has been around for more than 100 years ensuring that every aspect of public education in the state is held to the highest standards. Executive Director Tracey-Ann Nelson says AEA’s purpose and mission is to “ensure…
Dr. Patrycja Anna Krakowiak-Valdivia, a life sciences instructor at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) in Hot Springs, is one of 10 recipients of the grand prize from The Henry Ford Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards. …
Small businesses across Arkansas have been doing everything they can to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. But some have found themselves at a crossroads when it comes to available federal resources, notably loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program…