The dynamic of unemployment and employment numbers rising simultaneously is what economists call a “growing labor force.”
In recognition of Black History Month, Arkansas State University will host several events to celebrate, commemorate and educate the campus community.
Traditional, on-campus enrollment climbed to 8,141, an 8.4% increase from last year.
The increase would be used to fund district facility improvements.
The expansion will enable A-State to increase enrollment in its nursing and social work programs, strengthening the pipeline of clinic-ready professionals entering the workforce.
Westside Consolidated School District students will no longer dismiss early on Thursday due to last week’s school closures.
Here’s an updated list of school closures and delayed starts for the area.
It is just one of many partnerships A-State is exploring for the CVM, which also includes area veterinarians, government agencies, and more.
A-State Chancellor Todd Shields released a statement Sunday evening in response to reports of “hateful and deeply inappropriate behavior” on campus.
Leaders across Northeast Arkansas are spending Sunday closely monitoring road conditions as they consider whether classes can safely resume on Monday