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Fayetteville leads in digital research initiative for the state

A new virtual initiative at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has the potential to change the way researchers at state public universities share research and to revolutionize the way professors teach and students learn, officials said.

Tue, 08/21/2012 - 9:45pm

New site is ‘more than a review’

A few years ago, Donna Feyen read a book that had a decent plot, but there was so much offensive material woven throughout the text that she had a hard time enjoying the book to its fullest.

Mon, 08/20/2012 - 1:20pm

Bobb: Don’t be afraid to fail

Television anchor Daren Bobb pulled an old saying attributed to a college professor – “Look to your left. Look to your right, because one of you won’t be here next year” – and turned it a new direction when he spoke Aug. 19 to new students entering the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Sun, 08/19/2012 - 6:45pm

Stubblefield Center gets new look

When fans enter the UAFS Stubblefield Center this fall, they will notice a few cosmetic changes to the home court of the Lions and Lady Lions basketball and volleyball teams.

Fri, 08/17/2012 - 3:17pm

NWACC tax appeal denied by IRS (Updated)

NorthWest Arkansas Community College was hoping to avoid more penalties for the late filing of quarterly tax payments but their recent appeal was denied by the Internal Revenue Service, according to school officials.

Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:07pm

Parsons appeals dismissal from NWACC

Marty Parsons, the former chief financial officer for NorthWest Arkansas Community College, filed an appeal of termination on Aug. 9.

Tue, 08/14/2012 - 6:21pm

University of Arkansas, NWACC sign student transfer agreement

University of Arkansas and NorthWest Arkansas Community College officials today (Aug. 14) signed a collaborative agreement that is intended to increase the number of college graduates in Arkansas.

Tue, 08/14/2012 - 3:41pm

Springdale approves $71 million bond issue (Updated)

(UPDATE) Voters overwhelmingly approved all three bond proposals to raise $71 million for the City of Springdale to improve roads, build a new multi-use park and update fire services in a special election Tuesday (Aug.14).

Mon, 08/13/2012 - 2:42pm

UA taps McMullen to lead computer center

One of the state’s key infrastructures with an eye on the future – the Arkansas High Performance Computing Center – has a new director starting today (August 13).

Mon, 08/13/2012 - 8:54am

Arkansas releases 2011 exemplary schools list

The Arkansas Department of Education has named 19 public schools as 2011 Exemplary Schools.

Fri, 08/10/2012 - 3:05pm

UAFS dental program receives ‘extraction day’ funds

The Board of Directors of the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation presented a check to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith to fund a free extraction day which is held through the University’s dental hygiene program.

Thu, 08/09/2012 - 4:47pm

Making strides against breast cancer

Shelle Mitchell was busy.

She was working full-time at Wal-Mart’s corporate office and enjoying a somewhat hectic life with three young daughters and a devoted husband as she approached her 37th birthday in September 2007.

Thu, 08/09/2012 - 3:19pm