LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $9.7 million through anonymous gifts in the 2024 fiscal year, supporting several UAMS programs throughout Arkansas. "During the 2024 fiscal year, one of UAMS' highest fundraising years, we received several significant anonymous gifts that support a variety of programs in many parts of the state," said Cam Patterson  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 13 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University students, faculty and staff are eligible to receive flu vaccines at no charge during a pair of on-campus clinics in October. The clinics will take place Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 1-3 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Both clinics will be conducted along the corridor inside Tucker Coliseum in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Health. Those receiving a flu vaccine  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 12 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Group aims to reach across the political divide, develop more respectful dialogue * * * Representatives from Braver Angels Arkansas will visit Hendrix College to present "How to Have a Constructive Conversation Across the Political Aisle" on Wednesday, September 25, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in Lecture Hall C of the Mills Center for Social Sciences (building 10 on the current campus map). The event is free and o  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Sadie Lea Sponsored by the University History Institute, the Department of History at UA Little Rock will host the annual Evenings with History lecture series featuring UA Little Rock faculty members and guest speakers who give presentations about historical topics. The six sessions for the 2024-2025 series are scheduled on the first Tuesday of each month for October, December, February, March, and Apr  more