NAEC accepting Youth Tour applications for 2025 D.C. trip
Photo/Submitted Arkansas Youth Tour delegates visit the U.S. Capitol on the 2024 trip to Washington, D.C.
Orf Appointed VP of Advancement and Workforce Development
Ozarka College announcee the recent appointment of Marcus Orf as the Vice President of Advancement and Workforce Development. Prior to this new leadership role, Orf served as the Technical Center director. Orf also has experience in workforce development and played a key role in expanding Ozarka’s technical programs, strengthening industry partnerships and increasing student access to career-focused education. “Marcus has played a tremendous role in growing Ozarka’s technical programs to meet regional…
Highland School Board recognized during Arkansas School Board Appreciation Month with a group delegation and individual certificate
At January’s Highland school board meeting, Arkansas School Board Appreciation Month was observed with special guests from Cherokee Elementary and Highland Middle School. Students and staff showed their gratitude by “adopting a school board hero” and presenting them with heartfelt thank-you cards, homemade treats, and thoughtful tokens of appreciation. These gestures reflect how much their dedication and service mean to our school community. School board members play a critical role in shaping…
Area students named to honor lists at colleges across Arkansas
Several are students have been named to honor lists in the area at colleges across the state.. The following students were named to the Honor Lsts for the Fall 2024 semester Dean’s Lists requires a student to earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on at least 12 semester hours of course credit. Selection to the Chancellor’s and Presidential Lists requires a student to earn a grade point average of 4.0 on at least 12…
Lyon College breaks ground on Bad Boy Stadium
Lyon College broke ground Friday on Bad Boy Stadium, the future home of Scots football, set to open in time for the team’s first home game of the 2025 season on Sept. 13. “This is a historic day for Lyon College,” said President Dr. Melissa Taverner. “Bad Boy Stadium will not only elevate our football program but also bring students, alumni, and the community together in a shared space of pride and…
