Two Arkansas universities began searching for new leadership this week. Both the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro are looking for someone to fill the role of chancellor for the institutions. The University of Arkansas…
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- July 2020Magazine
Colleges Are Opening, But Can Anyone Afford to Attend?
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaAsk professionals at any level of the state’s educational system about what the fall semester holds, and the best you’ll get is an educated guess. From athletics to remote learning to social distancing on the commons, everything about the upcoming…
by Angela Forsyth [Editor’s note: Every 4-year institution of higher learning in Arkansas was invited to participate in our profile of the state’s college and university leaders. Not all institutions chose to participate.] University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Name: Joe Steinmetz…
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Thousands Can Legally Carry Guns on College Campuses
by Sydne Turskyby Sydne TurskyMore than 3,000 completed enhanced carry training since February by Sydne Tursky Training programs required for the concealed carry of handguns on college campuses have gone into full effect. And while state officials tout the law’s success, some university professors…
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UCA Launches Makerspace at The Shoppes at Donaghey
by News Releaseby News ReleaseThe community space will help build the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem CONWAY–The University of Central Arkansas community welcomed the UCA Makerspace Powered by the Conductor at a launch event Tuesday morning. The UCA Makerspace Powered by the Conductor is a place…