12 teams of college students have advanced to the final round of the 2022 annual Arkansas Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition, presented by Arkansas Capital Corporation. Six of the teams, three in the High-Growth / Technology Division and three…
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2022 AMP C-Suite: Jason Tolbert, Ouachita Baptist University CFO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJason Tolbert Ouachita Baptist University Jason Tolbert has worked at Ouachita Baptist University for seven years as the chief financial officer. In addition to overseeing the university’s finances and reporting to the Board of Trustees, Tolbert is responsible for human resources,…
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Ouachita Baptist University to Build Student Apartment Complex
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOuachita Baptist University (OBU) will break ground on a $12.6 million, 144-bed student apartment complex this month, with plans for it to be open for the Fall 2022 semester. The apartments are phase two of an initiative the university launched…
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OBU Signs Agreement Aimed at Streamlining Admissions Process
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOuachita Baptist University is working with a educational non-profit to streamline admissions for high-performing students. The university signed an Affiliation Agreement with Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) on Monday that is aimed at health care professions. The agreement is…
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‘Epic’ 93rd Battle of the Ravine Leaves Impression
by Nate Olsonby Nate Olsonby Nate Olson My friend Rex Nelson could be considered an expert in many things. He’s worked in and around Arkansas politics for years including eight years on former Gov. Mike Huckabee’s staff. He is one of the great journalists…
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Ouachita Baptist University and Baptist Health Partner to Offer Nursing
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOuachita Baptist University and Baptist Health today announced a partnership to address the shortage of nurses in the state and region. Ouachita recently received approval from its accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing…
What’s new in the Arkansas business community. OBU Adds Entrepreneurship Emphasis Thanks to administrators at Ouachita Baptist University, students at the Arkadelphia liberal arts school will be able to earn an entrepreneurship emphasis with their degrees beginning in the…