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What’s now Arkansas’ Independent Colleges & Universities was founded in March 1954 as the Arkansas Foundation of Associated Colleges. It began as a sort of “United Way” for the state’s private colleges and universities but has since evolved into an organization that also provides extensive governmental affairs and public affairs support for its 11 member institutions.
In July 2015, Dr. Rex Horne became the AICU president after nine years as the president of Ouachita Baptist University. Horne travels statewide to educate business and civic leaders in all parts of Arkansas about the importance of private higher education.
The 11 colleges and universities that are members of AICU are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. AICU is a tax-exempt charitable organization under federal and state laws. All contributions to the AICU scholarship fund are tax deductible. …more
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US Bank Foundation Presents Grant for Scholarships
Mike Richardson, Arkansas Regional President, (left) and Scott Teague, Regional Commercial Banking Manager, (right), both of US Bank, present a $5,000 check to AICU President Rex Horne (center).
U.S. Bank Foundation has granted $5,000 to AICU to fund scholarships for students attending colleges and universities which are members of AICU. The grant was presented to AICU President Rex Horne on Oct. 15, 2018 by Mike Richardson, Arkansas Regional President of US Bank and Scott Teague, Regional Commercial Banking Manager of US Bank.
This gift will help those students who are first generation and are from low to moderate income families to enroll and/or remain in school. Completing college is vitally important to the economic growth of Arkansas. AICU and its member institutions are most appreciative of this generous gift from US Bank Foundation.
News from our member institutions
Anonymous Donors Gift $10,000 to JLC
University of the OzarksThe University of the Ozarks’ Jones Learning Center has received a $10,000 gift from the parents of a former JLC student for providing a “life-altering experience” for their son. The parents, who wished to remain anonymous, said the JLC made a tremendous impact on their son and helped him graduate from U of O with honors. “This gift is being given to support the mission of the Jones Learning Center by grateful parents of a … …more
WBU Unveils “Renewing Minds, Transforming Lives” Strategic Vision
Williams Baptist UniversityWilliams Baptist University has unveiled its strategic vision for the future in an initiative named “Renewing Minds, Transforming Lives.” The vision, recently approved by WBU’s faculty and its board of trustees, will guide the university’s planning efforts over the next three to five years. The university also released its newly stated Core Values. “’Renewing Minds, Transforming Lives’ reflects extensive evaluation of the strengths of this great university and the needs it will address moving forward. … …more
Expert on Millennials in the Workplace to Speak at Hendrix
Hendrix CollegeHendrix College will host Bill Imada, the founder, chair, and chief connectivity officer of IW Group and co-founder of the National Millennial Community, on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at 3 p.m. in Reves Recital Hall, Trieschmann Fine Arts Building. An informal reception and networking opportunity will follow in Trieschmann Gallery. The event is free and open to central Arkansas business leaders and employment recruiters. Imada will speak on how businesses can engage, motivate, and manage … …more
Richie Blosch named winner of Ouachita’s 2018 McBeth Concerto Competition Richie Blosch named winner of Ouachita’s 2018 McBeth Concerto Competition
Ouachita Baptist UniversityOuachita Baptist University junior Richie Blosch was named this year’s winner of the W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Dec. 7. He performed “Concerto for Marimba – I. Despedida” by Ney Rosauro. Blosch is a music major from Fort Worth, Texas. He received a monetary award of $500 and may be featured as a soloist with the Ouachita Wind Ensemble in the 2018 spring semester. “It’s one of the greatest … …more
