Scholarship

The University of Arkansas recently announced a new scholarship program. The Land of Opportunity Scholarship is launching with an ambitious goal: raise $200 million to help Arkansas high school students afford to attend the school. UA Chancellor Charles Robinson says the project is already in good shape thanks to a significant gift from Jane and Bryan Hunt on behalf of the Hunt family.

Pete speaks with NWA Society of Professional Journalists President Gina Shelton, about the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Gridiron Show, an annual political-spoof performance, which premieres Oct. 11-12 at The Medium Theatre in Springdale.

Pete speaks with Kachena Edmisten about an upcoming pancake breakfast fundraiser for the RJ Memorial Scholarship, which she created in memory of her son.

The Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship brings together the most promising students to embark on their career of public service. Several UofA students have been finalists or won the award, but one current student is this year's only finalist.

The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas is again accepting applications for a series of $1,500 scholarships. Rebecca Soto, the development officer for HWOA, speaks on the scholarships available to any Latino student furthering their education.

The NPR College Podcast Challenge enters its third year, and Steve Drummond and Janet Woojeong-Lee say the competition is getting stronger every year.

On today's show, redevelopment in Fayetteville could mean the loss of the distinct Quonset Huts near downtown. Plus, the life and career of a pioneering financial journalist. Also, the home-grown television series, "The Mystery League," brings mystery-solving kids to rural Arkansas.

Applications are being accepted by the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund for use during the spring semester. Earlier this month Christi Brown, the program manager for the ASPSF, visited Anthony and Susan Hui to discuss the scholarships. She said these scholarships can have several uses to help a single parent continue working toward a degree.

Today Pete talks with Lawrence McElroy, director of arts and culture as well as the museum curator at Historic Cane Hill, about an upcoming art…