Arkansas Tech University

Forbes has released another of its ubiquitous ranking lists, this time ranking the best employers by state after surveying 70,000 Americans who worked at businesses with at least 500 employees. Beyond basic considerations, such as fair pay, safe working conditions,…

On 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…

Dr. Carrie Phillips has been named the chief communications and marketing officer for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “I am certain that Dr. Phillips’s professional experience in this area will serve our campus and community well in the…

Arkansas Tech University in Ozark has announced its first group of graduates from the pilot of its new medication technician program, which was created in partnership with the Methodist Village Senior Living in Fort Smith.  The program is designed to…

Before he was the chief information officer for Arkansas Tech University, Ken Wester had already made his mark on the school. His journey began in 1976 when Wester joined the US Army. He served for 12 years and spend an…

The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees recently announced the recipients of the institution’s highest honor. Three alumni, Steve Fryer of Cathedral City, Calif., Andrea Lea of Russellville, and Dr. Andrew Mason of Tokyo, Japan, will be inducted into the…

Governor Asa Hutchinson will soon appoint Karen Whatley to Arkansas’ 6th Judicial District, 7th Division Circuit Court, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. Whatley currently serves as Hutchinson’s Chief Legal Counsel and previously served as his Director of Legislative and Agency…

Stone Bank has announced that Jeremy Davis has been promoted to President of the bank’s Farm Service Division (FSA). His duties will include management of the portfolio that includes all areas of government-guaranteed agricultural loans with a specialized focus on…

Arkansas Tech University in Russellville is partnering with statewide workforce prep program, “Ready for Life” to strengthen workforce education and training in the River Valley area. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced during the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting that…

Eight Arkansas universities will participate in a Forward Arkansas program designed to help transform K-12 teacher recruitment, training and retention in the state. Forward Arkansas is a nonprofit organization that works with key stakeholders statewide to establish a shared vision…