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The Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (the Council) based in Little Rock has hired Jon Taylor as its new executive director. The Council says the addition of Taylor to the role demonstrates a continued commitment to promoting integration, inclusion…

Three programs in the Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) at UAMS have been named recipients of the 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. The award is given by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, and it honors colleges and universities that…

The latest U.S. Census shows Little Rock as a regional standout in population growth as the city surpassed 200,000 residents. Little Rock posted growth in the initial data release from 2020 Census, totaling 202,591 residents. It is the first time…

The University of Arkansas has appointed Angela Mosley-Monts to serve as associate vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion. Mosley-Monts began her new role on Tuesday, June 1. This represents a promotion for Mosley-Monts, who has served as the assistant…

A nationwide survey has ranked the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) among the most diverse employers in the United States. Forbes magazine listed UAMS as no. 7 among its Best Employers for Diversity list. In addition to surveying…

The University of Arkansas has formed a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council to help guide university DEI initiatives and advise Chancellor Joe Steinmetz. The 20-member council is composed of University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders…

J.B. Hunt is partnering with the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas on a diversity and inclusion initiative that aims to impact the transportation and logistics industry and to address industry challenges. The Lowell-based transportation…

Rejena Grotjohn will be heading up diversity initiatives at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law. Grotjohn has been named the assistant dean for student affairs and diversity initiatives. In this roles, Grotjohn will…

John Brown University has established a new office to oversee the institution’s diversity initiatives. The university’s Office of Diversity will be headed by Dr. Ted Song, who will serve as coordinator of diversity. According to a JBU news release, Song…

Former Arkansas Razorback and NBA basketball player Sidney Moncrief made a big difference on the court.  Now his goal is to make a big difference in the community. In Moncrief’s new book, the g.r.i.t. factor, Moncrief addresses issues such as…