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UALR Recognized By U.S. News and World Report For Exceptional Academic Programs in Nursing, Business, and Computer Science

UALR was honored for its excellence in the most recent U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings.

• Raise the bar: UALR's nursing program rose 20 places in the ranking, while its business and computer science programs improved 8 and 21 places respectively.

• Credit due: With well-respected degree programs, a focus on technical skills, and the integration of Coursera to enhance skill development, the faculty and teaching staff have worked hard to earn these top rankings.

Read more on the rankings HERE.

Restaurant News

Little Rock's SoMA Neighborhood To Welcome BCW: A New Restaurant With Bread, Cheese, and Wine

Chef Nathan Miller‘s restaurant, BCW, is set to open soon in Little Rock’s SoMa neighborhood!

• Get excited: This modern, 2,000 square-foot restaurant has a cool vibe with plenty of plants adorning the walls, upstairs mezzanine seating & shareable dishes like elevated grilled cheese & killer cocktails.

• Follow along: BCW will be open Thurs-Sat, 11a-midnight & Sun-Mon, 11a-9p. Keep up with announcements on Instagram & Facebook.

Read more on the story HERE.

Events

Get Ready for Magic Screams Weekends at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

Magic Screams Weekends are returning to Little Rock's Magic Springs Theme and Water Park this September.

• Not your average Halloween: Guests can explore the Haunted Undergrounds, the interactive Hay Maze, an Undead Cemetery, the Last Laugh Scare Zone, and more.

• Family fun and games: For the more mild-mannered, the park is also offering arts & crafts, ghostly games, contests and treats, plus classic bumper cars and a Punkin' Chunkin' Catapult!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Magic Springs' website.

Community

Little Rock School Board Approves Solar Energy Plan in Face of Pushback from Entergy

Two big stories were discussed at the Little Rock school board meeting Thursday.

• Falling Funds: With fewer students due to the state's ongoing war on public schools, the district will need to make hard decisions on spending to stay afloat in the long-term.

• Turn to the sun: After two years of advocacy and discussion, the board unanimously passed a measure to explore solar energy, which is expected to save the district hundreds of thousands of dollars annually and over 25 years could result in between $4.7 million and $5.7 million saved.

Read the full story from Arkansas Times HERE.

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In other news…

• Get caffeinated: If you're looking to treat yourself or one of your friends with some of the best coffee on the market, you can pick up Onyx Coffee, an award-winning, Arkansas-based coffee roaster that is on a mission to find and serve the finest and most unique coffees in the world.*

• Top of the game: Entergy was named a top utility in economic development for securing billions in capital investments and creating over 1,000 new jobs in Arkansas.

• Battle of the banks: On Oct 5, at Dickey Stephens Park, Little Rock Regional Chamber and Create Little Rock Young Professionals will be hosting a the 2nd Annual Battle of the Banks Backyard Grill-Off.

• Yes, Mabee: Arkansas Children's was awarded a $2m grant to advance child health by the Mabee Foundation, which supports the medical industry by donating funds for medical building construction or renovation and purchases of major medical equipment.

• Double the fun: Fazoli's opened up a second location in Little Rock after having great results with its first location in the city.

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