Leslye Shellam, left, donor to the L. Dickson Flake Endowed Scholarship and the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Art Student Scholarship, leads a panel discussion with scholarship recipients Ashley Lawrence, center, Annika Wade, second from right, and Lamar Townsend, right, to discuss how art and business are connected and the importance of philanthropy in supporting students in both fields.

Shellam Shares Importance of Art and Business Philanthropy in Higher Education

Philanthropist Leslye Shellam shared the importance of supporting college students in both the arts and business during a Sept. 27 panel discussion at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Continue reading “Shellam Shares Importance of Art and Business Philanthropy in Higher Education”

UA Little Rock College of Business to honor Guinn, Holbert as 2018 Distinguished Alumni

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will honor Marcus Guinn, executive vice president and loan manager at Arvest Bank, as the College of Business Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. The university will also honor Drew Holbert, principal and vice president of brokerage at Colliers International, as the Dean’s Award for Excellence winner at the 2018 College of Business Distinguished Alumni Luncheon on Oct. 17.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock College of Business to honor Guinn, Holbert as 2018 Distinguished Alumni”