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UA Little Rock raises a record $266.5 million, topping its $250 million goal

If you follow UA Little Rock, here's the number to repeat: the university raised a record $266.5 million in its seven-year Centennial Campaign, a final total of $266,532,569.

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UA Little Rock's Centennial Campaign beat its goal

$266.5 million
raised in the seven-year campaign
$250 million
was the campaign's goal
22,762
donors gave to the campaign
192%
growth in the university's endowment

Sources: FOX16.com, Arkansas Business

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BusinessLittle Rock builder Baldwin & Shell becomes 100% employee-ownedIf you know Baldwin & Shell Construction Co., here's the news: it announced Thursday that it's now 100% employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan. Ownership moves from 39 shareholders to eligible employees.Today’s editionRead Higher EdUA System President Jay Silveria is leaving to lead Purdue UniversityIf you work, study or have family on a University of Arkansas System campus, here's the news: President Jay Silveria announced his resignation Thursday, less than two years into the job. Purdue hired him as its 14th president, and he's set to start Feb. 1, 2027.Friday’s editionRead RazorbacksSilveria is expected to keep leading the Razorbacks athletics review until he leavesIf you follow the Hogs, the review of Razorback athletics isn't stopping. UA System communications director Nate Hinkel wrote in an email that the board expects Silveria to keep working in Arkansas until Feb. 1, including on the review. KATV reported he'll continue his work through January while the board looks for a replacement.Friday’s editionRead OutdoorsGame and Fish will close Lake Conway's dam gates Dec. 2 so the lake can refillIf you fish, boat or live on Lake Conway, circle Dec. 2. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will close the gates to the dam's auxiliary structure that day so the lake can begin refilling, it told roughly 170 people at a Monday meeting at Mayflower High School. Don't count on a quick fill: Nick Feltz of the commission said it will take substantial rain.Thursday’s editionRead

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  • FootballFriday night in the Little Rock area, LR Christian beat Pulaski Academy 56-20, North Little Rock topped Cabot 31-3, LR Catholic blanked LR Southwest 35-0, and LR Central beat FS Northside 37-13.

    Friday night in the Little Rock area, LR Christian beat Pulaski Academy 56-20, North Little Rock topped Cabot 31-3, LR Catholic blanked LR Southwest 35-0, and LR Central beat FS Northside 37-13. Cabot at North Little Rock was one of FOX16's four games of the week.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, FOX16.com

  • Baptist PrepThe Eagles beat Episcopal Collegiate 43-0 Friday night in Little Rock to finish 10-0, the first undefeated regular season in program history and the school's first outright conference title since 2004.

    The Eagles beat Episcopal Collegiate 43-0 Friday night in Little Rock to finish 10-0, the first undefeated regular season in program history and the school's first outright conference title since 2004. Baptist Prep will host East Poinsett County next Friday in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

  • Benefit concertThe 12th annual Monsters of Todd concert is set for Saturday at Revolution Music Room in Little Rock.

    The 12th annual Monsters of Todd concert is set for Saturday at Revolution Music Room in Little Rock. This year's event will benefit Maurice Biggs Jr., who is battling leukemia.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KARK

  • ScreeningsBaptist Health is offering appointment times for patients who qualify for lung cancer screenings on Sat., Nov.

    Baptist Health is offering appointment times for patients who qualify for lung cancer screenings on Sat., Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with low-dose CT screenings at imaging centers in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fort Smith and Benton. The Kanis center is at 9101 Kanis Road, Suite 100, and if you think you might qualify, we suggest checking with Baptist Health first.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KATV

  • Trail of TearsThe National Trail of Tears Association's national conference is scheduled for Sept.

    The National Trail of Tears Association's national conference is scheduled for Sept. 27-29, 2027, in Little Rock. It's the first time in a decade the conference has come to Arkansas, which last hosted in 2017.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

  • WaterwaysAttorney General Tim Griffin announced $8.4 million Friday for 21 waterway projects across Arkansas, paid for by the state's settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination claims.

    Attorney General Tim Griffin announced $8.4 million Friday for 21 waterway projects across Arkansas, paid for by the state's settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination claims. The release designates $6.7 million of it for projects through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

    Around Arkansas · Today’s editionSource: K8 News

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UA Little Rock raises record $266.5 million; Baldwin & Shell goes employee-owned

Plus, Baldwin & Shell is now 100% employee-owned and Conway shut out Bryant 17-0.

The TLDR

  1. UA Little Rock raised a record $266.5 million, topping its goal
  2. Baldwin & Shell Construction is now 100% employee-owned
  3. Baptist Prep finishes its first undefeated regular season
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