Author: Casey Curtis

Communications Coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Hope/Texarkana.

Special Business Course at UA Hope-Texarkana Focuses on Developing Small Businesses

Casey Curtis

This spring, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is offering an Entrepreneurial Strategy and Leadership course on the Hope and Texarkana campuses. The course is designed to teach students the critical elements of developing, owning, and operating a small business. By the end of the class, students will produce a viable business plan that can be […]

Arkansas’s First Solar Energy Degree Program Begins this Spring at UA Hope-Texarkana

Casey Curtis

HOPE/TEXARKANA, AR: Earlier this year, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) received approval from the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees to install a one-megawatt solar array and solar learning lab on the Hope campus to integrate into a new Certificate of Proficiency in Solar Energy Technology. The solar energy student lab is under […]

Workers’ Safety Conference Returns to UAHT, Hope Campus

Casey Curtis

The University of Arkansas at Hope will host a Workers’ Safety Conference on November 9, 2021, at Hempstead Hall from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm.  The conference is presented by the Arkansas Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor. The registration fee of $25 covers lunch and conference materials. Pre-registration is encouraged, as this allows the event organizers to plan accordingly. Cancellations will be accepted […]

U of A Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star Recognized at State Conference

Casey Curtis

The 2021 U of A Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star, Karcee Bonner, was recently recognized at the annual Arkansas Community College’s Conference. In her time at UAHT, Bonner has been awarded the Honors Scholarship and made the Chancellor’s List every semester. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, and the Association of […]

U of A Hope-Texarkana Outstanding Staff Recognized at State Conference

Casey Curtis

The 2021 U of A Hope-Texarkana Outstanding Staff Member of the Year, Chuck Jordan, was recently recognized at the annual Arkansas Community College’s Conference. Jordan has been employed as the Director of Computer Services at the college for twenty-four years. According to his nomination letter, Chuck puts in long hours planning and executing those plans […]

U of A Hope-Texarkana Outstanding Faculty Recognized at State Conference

Casey Curtis

The 2021 U of A Hope-Texarkana Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, Charlie Scoggins, was recently recognized at the annual Arkansas Community College’s Conference. Scoggins has been employed at the college as a welding instructor for over forty years. He also serves as the sponsor for the Multi-cultural student organization on campus. According to his […]

U of A Hope-Texarkana Outstanding Alum Recognized at State Conference

Casey Curtis

The 2021 U of A Hope-Texarkana Outstanding Alum of the Year, Lindsey Braden Gonzalez, was recently recognized at the annual Arkansas Community College’s Conference. The outstanding alumnus is someone who renders special and outstanding service to the College, brings distinction to the College, and/or brings recognition to the College through exceptional service and significant contributions […]

Damascus Steel Knifemaking Class to be Offered at James Black School of Bladesmithing

Casey Curtis

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will offer a Damascus steel knife-making class October 11 through 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The course will prepare students to learn pattern welding using common carbon Damascus alloys and methods. It will focus on material preparation, forge welding, power […]