Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System is $1B Richer

The second-largest public retirement system in the state saw its investments increase by $1.09 billion, almost a 12.3% return.  The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System's investments now sit at $10.6 billion. The system's average rate of return is approximately 10.5%.   The system is the state government’s... Read More.
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Interim Athletics Director Named; Peterson Announces Retirement

Interim Athletics Director Named; Peterson Announces Retirement PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Effective Monday, Feb. 15, Vice Chancellor and Athletics Director Chris Peterson will retire from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director Chris Robinson will become Interim AD effective Tuesday,... Read More.
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Teacher retirement system wants overpayments back

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System wants to recover retirement benefits that continued to be paid out after two members died, resulting in overpayments of more than $323,000. Clint Rhoden, the system’s executive director, told lawmakers Wednesday that one death was... Read More.

UAM Chancellor Hughes Announces Retirement

University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Chancellor Karla Hughes, Ph.D., today announced that she will be stepping down from her role and retiring from the institution effective December 31st. Hughes has led the campus since she was appointed by University of Arkansas System President Dr.... Read More.