education

According to Newsweek and Statistica, U of A took 20th place in the nation and earned a five-star rating in the student-focused ranking of colleges and universities that offer degree programs online. Newsweek and Statistica ranked 200 institutions this year…

Charles F. Robinson, Ph.D. has been selected as the next chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This makes Robinson the first Black chancellor of the university. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Robinson, who has served as interim chancellor…

For the past sixteen months, the flagship institution of higher education within the state of Arkansas has been without a permanent chancellor.  Each author of this opinion has served as the Student Body President of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville…

Thaden School, an independent 6-12 school in Bentonville, was recently awarded the 2022 James D. MacConnell Award at an event in San Antonio, Texas, triumphing over a field of more than 75 other contenders.  The award is given by the…

The Museum of Discovery in downtown Little Rock has announced a major new addition: a two-story, three-tower climbing structure, literally the biggest thing to ever come to the museum, which will be installed around the stairs. This is part of…

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance teaching and learning and to promote student success in undergraduate STEM education. This is the largest grant UA Little…

Some enroll in the course with a natural predisposition for technology. Others come with a novice ability with a keyboard. One has a college degree in the Arts. Another is trained in Web Design. They’re full-time moms, teachers and recent…

The Forge Institute, a national leader in advancing cybersecurity capabilities, has recently received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program. This funding will allow expansion of the Arkansas Cyber Defense…

The Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program recently awarded the University of Arkansas $1.25 million to support science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) education for underrepresented students, the university announced on Aug. 17.  The five-year grant will be used…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed two bills into law today following their passage at the recent special session of the Arkansas State Legislature. The first bill continued his policy of lowering taxes, while the second created a new School Safety Grant…