Shollmiers Commit $1 Million to U of A’s Anthony Timberlands Center University of Arkansas alumnus Ken Shollmier and his wife Linda Sue have committed $1 million to the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation. The Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials, currently under design by Grafton Architects of…The post Shollmiers Commit $1 Million to U of A’s Anthony Timberlands Center appeared first on […]

A-State Names Inaugural H.B. Foster Bowdon Chair of Accounting Arkansas State University has named the inaugural chair for a new endowed professorship in accounting. Dr. Steven Muzatko has been appointed to serve as the university’s inaugural H.B. Foster Bowdon Chair of Accounting. The Bowdon Chair was established by F.…The post A-State Names Inaugural H.B. Foster Bowdon Chair of Accounting appeared first on AMP.

Five Communities Receive Urban & Community Forestry Grants Five communities and organizations have received grants from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture for urban and community tree projects. The department announced that it had awarded five Urban & Community Forestry Grants that are designed to develop and promote urban…The post Five Communities Receive Urban & Community Forestry Grants appeared first on AMP.

Robinson Made Permanent Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor for U of A The University of Arkansas has appointed Charles Robinson to serve as the permanent provost and executive vice chancellor for academic and student affairs. He was appointed interim provost and vice chancellor in July when Jim Coleman stepped down from the…The post Robinson Made Permanent Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor for U of A appeared first on […]

The Venture Center, Teslar Software Win Big at Finovate Awards Two Arkansas organizations won big at the 2020 Finovate Awards this week. The Venture Center and Teslar Software both received awards during the second-annual fintech awards. The Venture Center received the Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator award, while Teslar was recognized for…The post The Venture Center, Teslar Software Win Big at Finovate Awards appeared first on AMP.

Torchy’s Tacos Expands Product Line to Arkansas Torchy’s Tacos is bringing its popular sauces to customers in Northwest Arkansas. The Austin, Texas-based taco restaurant will be making its Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce available to customers at select Whole Foods in Arkansas, as well as in…The post Torchy’s Tacos Expands Product Line to Arkansas appeared first on AMP.

Arkansas Cinema Society Switches Gears for Filmland 2020 The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) is going retro in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For Filmland 2020, Arkansas Cinema Society will be holding a drive-in film festival in place of its typical theater experience. The festival will be held at…The post Arkansas Cinema Society Switches Gears for Filmland 2020 appeared first on AMP.

Mourani to Lead Arkansas Children’s Research Institute Arkansas Children’s has tapped a new president for its research institute. Dr. Pete Mourani has been selected to lead the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) as president. He will also serve as senior vice president and chief research officer for…The post Mourani to Lead Arkansas Children’s Research Institute appeared first on AMP.

Rupp Named Chief Communications, Strategy Officer for AFMC Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) has promoted Michelle Rupp to its chief communications and strategy officer. She previously was the company’s vice president of marketing, communications and strategic development. “In a short amount of time, Michelle’s successful leadership in…The post Rupp Named Chief Communications, Strategy Officer for AFMC appeared first on AMP.