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A-State sets fall enrollment record
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (231+ words) by George Jared ([email protected]) 17 minutes ago 12 views Arkansas State University has set another fall enrollment record, reaching 18,775 students as continued growth among Arkansas freshmen, improved student retention, and rising graduate enrollment helped push the university past last year’s historic…...
Most Arkansas job growth in Northwest, central Arkansas metros
1+ week, 2+ day ago (751+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 19 minutes ago 17 views Northwest Arkansas and central Arkansas continue to be the top spots for job growth in the state, with the metros posting year-over-year job gains in July of 2.6% and 1.3%, respectively. Four…...
Administrative changes made at Williams Baptist University
1+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) by George Jared ([email protected]) 8 minutes ago 3 views There have been several administrative changes at Williams Baptist University as the 2026-27 school year begins. Luke Colley is now serving as executive vice president for administration, advancement & business development. Colley is a…...
The Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation partners with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
2+ week, 6+ day ago (426+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 9 seconds ago 0 views The Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation announced the establishment of the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Academy of Business, Technology, and Community Impact at Joe T. Robinson High School and DRIVEN…...
Arkansas job growth moderates in July, jobless rate dips to 4%
3+ week, 1+ day ago (538+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 9 seconds ago 0 views Arkansas’ nonfarm job growth in July was almost flat compared with July 2025, with the state’s jobless rate of 4% coming in better than the 4.1% in July 2025. More Arkansans were eligible for…...
University of Arkansas establishes materials research institute
3+ week, 2+ day ago (285+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 8 seconds ago 0 views The University of Arkansas announced Thursday (Aug. 20) the launch of a new research institute that’s expected to “transform materials research into real-world solutions for industry, society and the state.” The…...
Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation gives $34.5 million to JBU
3+ week, 3+ day ago (472+ words) by Jeff Della Rosa ([email protected]) 5 seconds ago 0 views John Brown University said Wednesday (Aug. 19) that the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation gave $34.5 million to the university to support a $48.7 million project to establish nurse practitioner and physician assistant master’s degree…...
University of Arkansas researchers receive $11.2 million in federal money
4+ week, 1+ day ago (202+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 7 seconds ago 0 views The Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center at the University of Arkansas will use $11.2 million from the National Institutes of Health to expand its research capacity and affiliated faculty. The UA…...
University of Arkansas receives $1 million for museum planning project
4+ week, 2+ day ago (465+ words) by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) 40 minutes ago 34 views A $1 million gift from University of Arkansas alumni Bob and Becky Alexander will support a planning effort to help shape the future of the University Museum, including a feasibility study…...
Fort Smith metro tourism job numbers set new record in June
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (566+ words) by Michael Tilley ([email protected]) 3 seconds ago 0 views Tourism jobs during June in the Fort Smith metro reached an estimated 10,000 for the first time, rising more than 5% from June 2025 and up almost 9% in the past five years. Job declines continued…...