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The ADHE News Room is your source for the latest news released from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education that affects higher education in the state. This is the place to find that news as well as news relating to policy issues to help keep you informed and up-to-date. Check with us often to stay current with some of the latest policy and procedural initiatives underway as we continue to work toward the improvement of higher education in the State of Arkansas and to further economic development through the education of our citizens. 
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ADHE notifies first 10,000 Academic Challenge recipients of awards; deadline to apply June 1
April 29, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandi Hinkle, Communications Coordinator Arkansas Department of Higher Education 501-683-2078 brandi.hinkle@adhe.edu ADHE notifies first 10,000 Academic Challenge recipients of awards; deadline to apply June 1 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than 10,000 new Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship recipients were notified Monday of their awards from the Arka...
ADHE notifies Governors Distinguished Scholars of awards
April 24, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandi Hinkle, Communications Coordinator Arkansas Department of Higher Education 501-683-2078 brandi.hinkle@adhe.edu ADHE notifies Governors Distinguished Scholars of awards LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As a result of the Revenue Stabilization Law, Act 1517 of the 89th General Assembly, the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship program through the Arkansas Dep...
AHECB recommends approval of doctor of nursing programs, bond issues
February 01, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandi Hinkle, Communications Coordinator Arkansas Department of Higher Education 501-683-2078 brandi.hinkle@adhe.edu AHECB recommends approval of doctor of nursing programs, bond issues LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved two new doctor of nursing practice degree programs, one at University of Central Arkan...
AHECB to consider changes to institutional, program certification policy Oct. 26
September 27, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandi Hinkle, Communications Coordinator Arkansas Department of Higher Education 501-683-2078 brandi.hinkle@adhe.edu AHECB to consider changes to institutional, program certification policy Oct. 26 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board will consider an amendment to its policy on institutional and program certification...
ADHE federal grant renewed for students with families, financial need
September 01, 2011
Contact: Brandi Hinkle 501-683-2078 brandi.hinkle@adhe.edu LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) has received a $13 million grant renewal for the new academic year for the Career Pathways Initiative (CPI), a program that provides assistance to low-income parents seeking certificates and degrees at the state’s two-year colleges. The grant comes from fe...