A $6.1 million grant is supporting the creation of an institute focused on virus research. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of four hub sites.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will increase SNAP benefits effective Oct. 1. Officials estimate Arkansans will see an increase of $145.
All 4 Arkansas HBCUs are taking steps to protect students against COVID-19 this fall including requiring masks and providing financial incentives for vaccinations.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will offer a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to its moderately and severely immunocompromised patients. Appointments are required.
At least 80 Arkansas school districts are implementing mask mandates to start the school year. The requirements vary between districts.
The Arkansas Department of Health is receiving a $1.3 million grant to support respite services for caregivers.
The documentary “Sardis” tells the story of an Oklahoma community washed away during the construction of a man-made lake. It will be screened at the Fort Smith International Film Festival Aug. 14.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $175,000 grant to support the creation of a new online teacher academy for K-11 teachers.
A new UAMS study found African Americans have the most hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers say understanding hesitancy is key to reducing health inequities.
While the future of DACA is tied up in courts, the Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas is supporting DACA college students with a new emergency scholarship fund. Applications are due Aug. 17.
Officials are launching initiatives to vaccinate Medicaid recipients and eligible children as COVID-19 hospitalizations and ventilated patients reach an all-time high in Arkansas.
In this episode, we continue the conversation surrounding mental health among athletes and the Black community by speaking with three African American counselors.
Charles Robinson, one of the SEC’s first African American provosts, has been named interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas.
Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 2022 Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears over three weeks.
Philander Smith College and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are providing new scholarships that may alleviate some of the financial stress felt by families paying for college amid the pandemic.
After an undefeated inaugural season, the Arkansas Punishers are headed to a regional tournament and higher tier of minor league football.
“American Mariachi” features an all-Latino cast sharing a story filled with music, family and love. TheatreSquared is hosting in-person and virtual performances through Aug. 29.
Arkansas’ sales tax holiday returns this weekend and for the first time, cell phones, laptops, tablets and printers will be tax exempt.
Health Secretary Dr. José Romero recommends school children wear masks as COVID-19 cases increase in young Arkansans.
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has announced its eighth cohort of HBCU Scholars, which includes four Arkansas students.
There are fewer than 40 ICU beds available due to a surge of COVID-19 patients in Arkansas during the last month.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has received approval for two new master’s programs and is accepting applications for the Fall 2021 semester.
The Bentonville Film Festival is highlighting underrepresented filmmakers. One of this year’s film’s highlights the struggle of homelessness during the pandemic.
The Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation is celebrating the grand opening of the Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts with a variety of events July 31-Aug. 1.
All-American Moses Moody was selected 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2021 NBA Draft. He’s the first Razorback to join the league after his freshman year.