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Jonesboro Student at UCA Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Conway, AR – Contributed – Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the student civic leaders from 39 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico who will make up the 2026-2027 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Taylor...
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Wynne Intermediate student wins Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A student from Wynne Intermediate School has been named a winner of the annual Arkansas Blues Heritage Youth Art Competition. The contest is hosted by the Delta Cultural Center in Helena-West Helena. Kamryn Hill took first place in the K-5 category. Hill’s art teacher is...
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Wynne School District homecoming week begins Wednesday
WYNNE — Homecoming week begins tomorrow in the Wynne School District. Students at Wynne High School will compete for the Homecoming Cup. “Classes compete. It’s probably their favorite thing about homecoming is the Homecoming Cup,” said Hannah Sutton, a counselor at Wynne High School. “Every event during homecoming gets you points.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools board names new leadership amid takeover suit
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board elected a new chair and vice chair during a Sept. 29 business meeting. The board elected Tamarques Porter , who represents District 4, as board chair, and Sable Otey , who represents District 5, as vice chair. "We have a lot of work ahead of us," Porter said after the meeting. "We have to continue to set the vision for our district; we have to continue to do the things that we need to get done to move the district forward." Porter named TCAP scores and literacy rates as key issues he wanted the district to be aligned on. Board member T.L. Harris of District 6 nominated Porter for board chair. Porter was up against board members Stephanie Love and Natalie McKinney — Love originally voted for McKinney and board member Towanna Murphy originally voted for herself, but both changed their votes to Porter to give the board a unanimous vote. Arguments related to state takeover lawsuit begin this week A federal judge will hear arguments Oct. 2 on whether or not the state oversight board can get to work while a lawsuit over the takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is underway. Plaintiffs filed a
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Calvin White Jr. Named A-State Chancellor; Ike Wheeler to Lead ASU-Newport
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Calvin White Jr. as chancellor of Arkansas State University and Ike Wheeler as chancellor of ASU-Newport. The board approved the appointments during a special meeting following recommendations from ASU System President Todd Shields. White, formerly A-State’s executive vice chancellor...
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No-MCAT medical school pathway aims to keep physicians in Arkansas
UA Little Rock and NYITCOM's eight-year D.O. pathway replaces the MCAT with four years of GPA benchmarks, but leaders say in-state residency slots will decide whether graduates stay. Think of a family physician in a small Arkansas town who is ready to retire. Replacing him could take the better part...
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Batesville, Midland educators honored with Citizens Bank staff awards
From left: Dana Free (left box), Sara Stumpenhaus (Images provided by Citizens Bank) Two area educators were honored this week by Citizens Bank and their respective school districts for going the extra mile to support students both inside and outside the classroom. Sara Stumpenhaus, a school counselor at Batesville High...
Stuttgart Daily Leader
Dedmans establish legacy scholarship to support A-State students
JONESBORO, Ark. — A new scholarship at Arkansas State University will help Arkansas students pursuing degrees in business and STEM fields while honoring the values of education, opportunity and service that have shaped one Arkansas family for generations. Ronald Dedman ’78 and Mitchell Dedman ’11, both of Little Rock,...
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Catalyst for Change: A-State Program Brings Together Leaders, Prepares Students
Universities are universal. Though colleges have (and continue to) reinvent themselves to meet the challenges of their times, the idea of a university as a hub for community development endures in Jonesboro. Through Arkansas State University’s Catalyst NEA Economic Development and Leadership Forum, educating and empowering students goes hand in hand with strengthening the northeast Arkansas region as a whole – and it’s just getting started.
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Wynne schools to offer special treats during parent-teacher conferences Tuesday
WYNNE — There is no school for the Wynne School District today or Tuesday. Today is a staff development day while Tuesday school is closed to allow for parent-teacher conferences. Parent-teacher conferences are planned from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday. Wynne Primary School and Wynne Junior High School are both offering...
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UACCB launches scholarship for first responders, public servants
For local first responders and other public servants balancing demanding jobs with higher education, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is offering a new source of financial support. UACCB has launched its Public Service and Safety Scholarship for full-time employees working in high-risk and hazardous roles. The scholarship...
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College campuses on alert after two college students found dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - College campuses across the Mid-South are on high alert following the deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi. Leaders on campuses and across Shelby County are urging students to have fun, but have fun safely as illicit drugs circulate on campuses. Two students were...
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Memphis school board taps new leadership
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The Memphis-Shelby County school board voted Tuesday to replace previous board chair Natalie McKinney with Tamarques Porter , the District 4 school board representative first elected to his seat in 2024. “Leadership is not simply about how you govern in a moment,” Porter said after he was nominated by new board member T.L. Harris. “It’s about who can collectively bring board members together, the community together, and how we can set a vision for the future.” McKinney was nominated for reelection but received one vote, and she ultimately voted for Porter after he received the majority of votes. Towanna Murphy nominated and voted for herself. Sable Otey will join Porter as board vice chair, a complete leadership turnover for the board as it faces an uncertain year ahead amid a looming state takeover threat and major decisions like pending school closures . The board sued state Republicans this summer over the new takeover law, which aims to install a politically appointed oversight board with
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Westside High School considers extending cellphone exception for homecoming
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Westside High School is considering extending an exception to the state’s “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy this year, according to Principal Katie Edlemon. Last year, high school leaders approved the exception after hearing from students around events including homecoming and the school pep rally. Edlemon...
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ASU System Names New Chancellors at A-State and ASU-Newport
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees has approved new chancellors for Arkansas State University and ASU-Newport. During a special meeting, trustees approved ASU System President Todd Shields’ recommendations to appoint Dr. Calvin White Jr. as chancellor of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and Ike Wheeler as chancellor of ASU-Newport.
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Cave City Students Attend Razorback Game Through Burls Kids Program
A group of Cave City Middle School students made memories they will not soon forget after traveling to Fayetteville through the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation’s Burls Kids program. The students made the trip to attend an Arkansas Razorback football game and experience a special day on the University of Arkansas...
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High school golf championships set over next two weeks
The Arkansas high school golf championships are scheduled over the next two weeks, with competitors able to follow the action live through the AAA Golf app. The app can be found by searching for “AAA Golf” in the App Store or Google Play. The girls’ championships began Monday,...
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University Announces Class of 2030 A-State Scholar Recipients
Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Thirty-five high-achieving freshmen at Arkansas State University have been awarded the prestigious A-State Scholar, the university’s highest academic scholarship. The students, all part of the university’s Honors College, come from five different states, include high school valedictorians and salutatorians, and represent a...
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Students Participate In “Unique Pilot” Program With Museum In Cave City, Arkansas
The community of Cave City is buzzing with excitement over a new educational partnership. Cave City School District students and teachers are taking part in a unique pilot program with the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, supported by the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce and The Heart of Cave City, with events scheduled at the downtown pocket park.