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Clemson professor named next dean of University of Arkansas" Fay Jones architecture school | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (374+ words) James C. Stevens, a professor at Clemson University who served as director of the university's School of Architecture from 2020 to 2025, will be the new dean of the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. Peter Mac Keith, who…...
Walton family unveils STEM Institute building architecture firm, designs | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (527+ words) BENTONVILLE -- The Walton family on Thursday unveiled designs for the business-oriented university it's planning that will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The family announced via news release it selected BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group -- an international architecture firm -- to create…...
Springdale Har-Ber hosting a massive 7-on-7 invatational tournament | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
22+ hour, 38+ min ago (26+ words) Springdale Har-Ber hosting a massive 7-on-7 invatational tournament Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Springdale Har-Ber hosting a massive 7-on-7 invatational tournament...
FYI Calendar: Master Gardeners teach how to grow a pollinator garden at Fayetteville Public Library | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (34+ words) FYI Calendar: Master Gardeners teach how to grow a pollinator garden at Fayetteville Public Library Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette FYI Calendar: Master Gardeners teach how to grow a pollinator garden at Fayetteville Public Library...
Workforce training coordinator hired by the Northwest Arkansas Council | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (347+ words) SPRINGDALE -- An executive of a workforce development program in northeast Ohio will start a similar effort in Northwest Arkansas, the Northwest Arkansas Council announced in a news release Wednesday. "Northwest Arkansas' employers are creating tremendous opportunities, but we need stronger…...
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark partners with Butterball to provide welding training | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (202+ words) OZARK -- Instructors from Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus recently provided on-site instruction to Butterball employees in TIG welding. ATU-Ozark Campus partnered with Butterball's Ozark facility to deliver customized TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding training designed to strengthen workforce skills, according to…...
Springdale School Board appoints Chad Smith to fill vacant Zone 2 seat | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (84+ words) SPRINGDALE -- A banker and parent of two Springdale School District graduates will serve on the board through at least 2028. Springdale School Board appoints Chad Smith to fill vacant Zone 2 seat SPRINGDALE -- A banker and parent of two Springdale School District…...
Northwest Arkansas Community College board approves student housing location, funding model | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (676+ words) BENTONVILLE " Northwest Arkansas Community College has settled on a location and funding model for a planned on-campus student housing facility. The Board of Trustees voted Monday to certify the college's desired location for its first residence hall and approve a…...
Fayetteville chooses 7hills employee to fill homelessness coordinator position | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (261+ words) FAYETTEVILLE " The city has hired its first homelessness strategy coordinator. Gage Reed joins the city after serving as day services manager at 7hills Homeless Center, where he worked directly with those experiencing homelessness, according to a news release from the city....
$7 million grant will support full scholarships for 30 UAMS students over 2 years | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (54+ words) $7 million grant will support full scholarships for 15 UAMS students Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette $7 million grant will support full scholarships for 30 UAMS students over 2 years A $7 million grant from the Windgate Foundation will support full scholarships for 30 University of Arkansas for Medical…...