NWA Council, University of Central Arkansas host roundtable on higher education's role in regional growth

NWA Council, University of Central Arkansas host roundtable on higher education's role in regional growth

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Northwest Arkansas Council and University of Central Arkansas hosted an educational roundtable at the Fayetteville Town Center on Wednesday, where panelists discussed how institutions of higher education are working to prepare students for the workforce. The panelists included Houston Davis, the president of the University of Central Arkansas, Charles Robinson, the chancellor of the University of Arkansas, an…

Higher Ed leaders talk collaboration, ACCESS, and college affordability | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

FAYETTEVILLE -- Rather than competing against one another, college leaders in Arkansas collaborate to do what's best for students, which in turn benefits the state, a trifecta of higher education administrators said Wednesday.

Arkansas education officials consider workforce development, higher ed legislation

NorthWest Arkansas Community College President Dennis Rittle (far right) answers a question from Natural State Media CEO Roby Brock (far left) during a roundtable discussion on higher education and workforce development at the Fayetteville Town Center on April 23, 2025. University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis (center left) and University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson (center right) were also panelists. (Antoinette Grajed…