Conway, AR, September 5, 2019 – The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced today that Drew May, SVP and Chief Client Officer at Acxiom, has joined its Board of Trustees.
LITTLE ROCK, AR, July 15, 2019 – The Arkansas Research Alliance announced that Douglas Hutchings has joined ARA as Director of the ARA Academy of Scholars & Fellows effective July 1.
Conway, AR, November 6, 2018 – The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced today the addition of four new Board of Trustees members: Ronnie Dedman, President, AT&T Arkansas; David Peacock, President, Hytrol Conveyor Co.; Laura R. Landreaux, President & CEO, Entergy Arkansas, Inc.; and Cam Patterson, Chancellor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Conway, AR, August 1, 2018 – The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced today that Bryan Barnhouse will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. Formerly the organization’s vice president, Barnhouse’s tenure has helped ARA see growth and influence in the state. “Bryan has done a great job for us,” says ARA President and CEO Jerry … Continued
“The ARA Fellows program supports distinguished researchers already working at one of the five research universities in the state, including Arkansas State University, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.” Download Press Release (Opens in new tab)
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson joins the Arkansas Research Alliance in announcing five new research fellows. “Arkansas Research Alliance continues to serve the state well with its commitment to economic prosperity through science and technology based jobs,” he says. Watch the full announcement on YouTube
“The [Arkansas Research Alliance] is a public-private partnership that says it invests in and concentrates on research that stimulates innovation, encourages collaboration and strengthens opportunity. ‘This is a good example of the private sector partnering with the state to enhance research in this state with our higher education institutions that are working together,’ Gov. Asa … Continued
“The fellows program recognizes research talent at UA, UAMS, Arkansas State University, UA Little Rock and UAPB. Thursday’s announcement brings the number of ARA Fellows to 14. ARA’s goal is to attract and retain world-class researchers and support research that fuels innovation, encourages collaboration, and strengthens economic opportunity.” Download Press Release (Opens in new tab)
“The announcement brings the ARA Academy of Scholars and Fellows to 23 researchers across the state who will specifically support university study that fuels innovation, encourages collaboration, and strengthens economic opportunity. Gov. Hutchinson told a roomful of business leaders and university officials that the new research fellows will be an incredible asset to the state … Continued
