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University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Receives Record Donation for Nursing, Visual Arts Programs
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) announced recently that it has received the largest single donation in the history of the institution. The $18.7 million donation from the Windgate Foundation will be used to greatly expand the University’s…
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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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Gov. Hutchinson Appoints Henderson to Arkansas Board of Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that he has appointed Randy Henderson of Blytheville to the Arkansas State Board of Education. Henderson is replacing Susan Chambers of Bella Vista. “Randy’s experience in education and leadership provides him with a vision for…
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University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Receives $8 Million Gift from Windgate Foundation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) has received $8 million from the Windgate Foundation to support scholarships and building projects. Of the total gift, more than $4 million will be used for direct student support through need-based university…