University of Arkansas Little Rock News

Michael A. Gealt, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has accepted a new position at Central Michigan University, according to UALR Provost and Vice Chancellor Zulma Toro-Ramos.

Austin Peay State University has narrowed its search for a new athletics director down to five strong candidates, and the University will begin interviewing the first two candidates on campus next week.

Other than the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, no colleges or universities in the state offer complete applied design programs where students can learn metalsmithing and furniture-making techniques, although other fine arts programs do include ceramics.

Home BancShares Inc. in Conway has named Davy Carter executive vice president. Carter formerly served as division president for Centennial Bank in Cabot and he remains a member of the Centennial Bank Board in Cabot.

The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is receiving a $20,000 grant for an exhibit on stereotypes of Native Americans.

Western Carolina University held commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center to recognize the academic accomplishments of the students who make up the university's record-breaking spring class.

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees is meeting this week to vote on tuition increases at its campuses across the state.

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Arkansas highway officials say $1.5 million in federal funding has been awarded for trails projects around the state.

David Cardwell lives near the University of Arkansas Little Rock. He says a nearby home, on Filmore, has been an eyesore since the University bought the property in 2004 and it's getting worse.

Angela Laird Brenton, 60, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Western Carolina University since Aug.

A question on the electronic application form for employment at the University of Arkansas Little Rock appears to be not just odd, but discriminatory.

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Republican David Sterling says he's running for attorney general next year.

If you pay attention to art at all, you know Stephen Cefalo and his figurative paintings.

The University of Arkansas Little Rock is 20 minutes' drive from this hotel. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi. An outdoor swimming pool and launderette are also onsite.

Blake Rutherford , who's been chief of staff to Attorney General Dustin McDaniel , is moving to the McLarty Companies to be a vice president advising on "communications, strategy and social responsibility." The companies include major auto retail operations.

Doris Hutchins of Conway has accepted the position of Licensed Clinical Social Worker at St.

Kay Kelley Arnold, chairman of the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission, is also vice president of public affairs for Entergy Corp., where she leads the utility's civic and social responsibility programs.

Kenneth S. Gallant has posted The Indeterminate International Law of Jurisdiction, the Presumption Against Extraterritorial Effect of Statutes, and Certainty in U.S. Criminal Law on SSRN.

Dr. Michael Gealt listens as members of the Academic Senate ask him questions at the Provost Forum on Wednesday afternoon.