RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: The Arkansas Tech University College of Education and Health has added five partner school districts in northwest Arkansas to its paraprofessional pathway program. As a result of a collaborative effort between ATU and the Boston Mountain Educational Cooperative, paraprofessionals in the school districts at Elkins, Farmington, Greenland, Lincoln and West Fork now have enhanced access to pursue and complete th  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, Oct. 18 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * John Holleman III's gift inspired by generations of ties to Hendrix * * * Hendrix College is excited to announce a generous gift from John Holleman III, a dedicated supporter and parent of a current student-athlete, to fund the inaugural Director of Development for Athletics position. This gift will underwrite the role for its first few years, marking a critical step in the College's efforts to strengthen r  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 18 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University joins Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Columbia and six other leading universities as the site of one of a series of new regional centers the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is establishing around the country to help regions better prepare for future pandemics and other public health emergencies. The Region 6 C  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's esports club is experiencing rapid growth, recently reaching a significant milestone of 261 members. As the community of gamers expands, the club is strengthening its presence in the collegiate esports scene. Nathan Griffin, the dedicated coach of the esports program, is focused on expanding the team's influence within the collegiate gaming landscape. "Our goal i  more