Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Philander Smith University’s interim leader named as its next president

Maurice D. Gipson, interim president and chief executive officer at Philander Smith University, will be taking over as the permanent leader of the higher education institution. Gipson, who was ...
Arkansas Times

Philander Smith University to offer nursing degree

Philander Smith University, a historically Black university in Little Rock, announced this week that it will start offering a bachelor’s degree program in nursing. Plans for the program won approval ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Philander Smith University receives largest contribution in school’s 148-year history

Philander Smith University has received a $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the school's largest single contribution in its 148-year history. The donation to ...
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Philander Smith University mourns tragic loss of freshman student athlete Taariq Conner

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Taariq Conner, a student at Philander Smith University, has been pronounced dead following an accident that included 3 additional individuals on October 9. The university ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Philander Smith to receive $7 million in federal funds for nursing, health education programs

Philander Smith University will receive $7 million in federal funding to support its programs in nursing and other health care professions. "Today, we celebrate a powerful investment in the future of ...