The Forum takes numerous awards at annual convention
April 26, 2013 – 6:15 pm | 9 Comments

For the second consecutive year, The Forum maintained its third place ranking in the Newspaper General Excellence category at the annual Arkansas College Media Association convention Friday, April 26 at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia.
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NRA ad a mistake
January 31, 2013 – 4:45 pm | Comments Off

The National Riffle Association’s “Stand and Fight” ad has drawn plenty of media attention. The ad criticizes President Barack Obama for being “skeptical” about armed guards in schools. Although the NRA is entitled to its …

If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the paper
January 31, 2013 – 4:44 pm | Comments Off

“Except as otherwise specifically provided … all public records shall be open to inspection and copying by any citizen of the State of Arkansas.”
If you read our paper, or any other for that matter, you …

University fails to keep doors functioning
January 31, 2013 – 4:44 pm | Comments Off

This university has a terrible track record with doors.  Until recently, no fewer than three doors to the library sported “do not use” signs – signs that had been hanging for the entire Fall semester …

Icy pond crash fatal for alum
January 31, 2013 – 4:42 pm | 3 Comments
Icy pond crash  fatal for alum

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock nursing school graduate was recently killed in a vehicular accident in which it took more than half an hour for emergency personnel to reach her submerged vehicle, according …

Next Bowen dean hints at partnerships
January 31, 2013 – 4:40 pm | Comments Off
Next Bowen dean hints at partnerships

Michael Hunter Schwartz has been named the new dean for the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, officials announced Jan. 15 in a press release.
Schwartz, who currently resides in Lawrence, Kan., will replace law …

Tech park board leans toward selection of site
January 31, 2013 – 4:37 pm | Comments Off
Tech park board leans toward selection of site

Nearly 15 months since planning began for the $50 million Little Rock Technology Park — and after a few dead ends — the authority board has narrowed the search down to three final sites for …

Former provost candidate vies for UAPB chancellor position
January 31, 2013 – 4:34 pm | Comments Off
Former provost candidate vies for UAPB chancellor position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has recently narrowed its search for a new chancellor to just four final candidates, one of whom was one of the three final candidates for the UALR provost …

Lecturer promotes renewable energy
January 31, 2013 – 4:33 pm | One Comment

The head of communications at a leading world-wide company producing wind turbines spoke about the future of renewable energy in Arkansas and across the country Jan. 23, at the Clinton School for Public Service’s Sturgis …

Actress to headline Black History Month events
January 31, 2013 – 4:30 pm | Comments Off
Actress to headline Black History Month events

The Office of Campus Life’s Diversity Programs will kick off Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 4, with a keynote address by actress Taraji P. Henson.

Sleepiness harmful to health, grades
January 31, 2013 – 4:29 pm | 3 Comments
Sleepiness harmful to health, grades

Sleep is one of the body’s most natural and necessary processes, yet 28.5 percent of Arkansans have trouble getting enough sleep, according to the Center for Disease Control.