U of A Biologist Receives Grant to Improve Biofuel Production

Research uses microorganisms that thrive in acidic hot springs to increase efficiency and sustainability of biofuel production. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A University of Arkansas biologist is developing methods that could make the production of biofuel — ethanol and diesel made from sources such as plant... Read More.
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UAPB Awarded $40K Improvement Grant Program

  ATLANTA, Ga. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was one of nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) awarded money from Home Depot’s Retool Your School campus improvement grant program; a total of $40,000 was awarded to the small HBCU in... Read More.
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A new $498,983 NSF grant will advance U of A research

A new $498,983 NSF grant will advance U of A research on improving the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles that fight infection. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Researchers at the University of Arkansas have received a grant of $498,983 from the National Science Foundation to study the... Read More.

Mainline awarded nearly $54K grant to reduce cancer

The Arkansas Cancer Coalition recently awarded Mainline Health Systems, Inc. a $53,951 grant to implement cancer control efforts that support the Arkansas Cancer Plan. This funding source will help to research the latest cervical cancer information, educate staff and patients on that information, and promote... Read More.
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Grant County Sheriff’s Office K9 Geno receives body armor.

Grant County Sheriff’s Office K9 Geno has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by an Anonymous Sponsor and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served... Read More.
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Star City Schools receives grant for “Stuff The Bus”

The Star City School District was awarded the State Farm Good Neighbor grant of $3000 for their "Stuff The Bus" campaign.  The campaign's goal is to provide children in need with school supplies, and shoes for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Jon Laffoon and... Read More.