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…
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3 Arkansas Tech Alumni Inducted into ATU Hall of Distinction for 2022
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 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…
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Whatley to Replace Sims as 6th District, 7th Division Circuit Judge
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor 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…
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Davis Named President of Stone Bank Farm Service Division
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStone 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…
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Hutchinson Partners with Arkansas Tech on ‘Ready For Life’ in Russellville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas 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…
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Walton, Rockefeller Nonprofit Works with 8 Arkansas Colleges to Recruit, Retain K-12 Teachers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEight 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…
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Scholarships Awarded to Arkansas College Students Majoring in Agriculture
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to students attending Arkansas universities with agricultural programs. The universities include Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas, and Arkansas Tech University. “The Arkansas Department of…
iDatafy, a Little-Rock-based technology company, announced the official launching of its SmartResume Certified Job Talent Marketplace on Monday. The company is the first to achieve certification for meeting the IMS Global Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) and Data Privacy set of…
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With New Arkansas Tech University Academy, Teachers Can Hone Online Instruction Skills
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith the help of a new state grant, Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is preparing to offer an online teaching academy in the coming academic year. The Arkansas Department of Education provided ATU with a $215,868 grant to offer 15 hours…
A new Arkansas Small Business Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) satellite office has been set up at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark. Opened in August 2020, the ASBTDC satellite office is designed to assist the regional office, located on the Arkansas Tech…