Category: News
A two-part investigative series written by Arkansas Black Vitality Publisher Wesley Brown for Civil Eats, an independent, nonprofit digital news and commentary site about the American food system, was recently selected by publishing giant HarperCollins for The Best Food Writing 2023. The 320-page book was released on Oct. 17 and is now available in paperback […]
In late June, the Biden administration awarded Arkansas over $1 billionto expand broadband access and connections in underserved rural and urban areas across the state. As part of that funding coup, the Arkansas State Broadband Office (ASBO) recently launched its Digital Skills and Opportunity Survey as part of the state’s planning process to better understand […]
Philander Smith College recently announced the appointment of Dr. Vonnice Boone as the new MBA Director at the private Historically Black College & University (HBCU) in downtown Little Rock, marking a significant milestone for the institution’s graduate program. With her extensive experience in the business world, university officials said Dr. Boone is poised to lead […]
Beginning the upcoming fall semester, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will offer two new degree programs. The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the programs at its July 28 meeting. In May, the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees voted to approve a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor […]
