Pollard
Pollard, AR · Education
armoneyandpolitics.com
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...
medicaleconomics.com
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...
whiterivernow.com
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,...
armoneyandpolitics.com
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.
thewynneprogress.com
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...
whiterivernow.com
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...
actionnews5.com
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...
Chalkbeat
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...
arkansasradio.com
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.
arkansasradio.com
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,...
jonesbororightnow.com
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...
arkansasradio.com
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.
thewynneprogress.com
Wynne’s Westbrook named A-State Scholar
JONESBORO, Ark. — Wynne High School graduate Cole Westbrook has been named an A-State Scholar, the highest academic scholarship at Arkansas State University. Westbrook is one of 35 freshmen to be awarded the scholarship. The students are all part of the university’s Honors College and come from five different states.
takemetotn.com
Full-Tuition Scholarships Help This Tiny Tennessee College Stand Out Among America’s Best
Rhodes College might be small, but it packs a serious punch when it comes to academic excellence and financial support. Tucked away on a stunning Gothic campus in Memphis, this private liberal arts school has earned a reputation for offering generous full-tuition scholarships that make top-tier education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. With its commitment to personalized learning, tight-knit community, and opportunities that rival much larger universities, Rhodes proves that size doesn’t determine quality.
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First of its kind class in the state wraps up at Black River Technical College
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Army National Guard and Black River Technical College held a first-of-its-kind Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course focused on drone training. Arkansas Army National Guard students at BRTC completed a 40-hour course to prepare for the ways drones will be used in the future. Soldiers...
thewynneprogress.com
UA-EACC announces appointment of Greg Gibson to Board of Visitors
FORREST CITY — University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College announces the appointment of Greg Gibson of Marianna, Arkansas, as a new member of the UA-EACC Board of Visitors. The appointment was approved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas by a Board resolution during the scheduled meeting on Sept. 17-18 in Fayetteville.