Arkansas Times

Philander Smith scores largest donation in school’s history

Philander Smith University, a historically Black college in Little Rock, announced Friday that it has received a $19 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This is the ...
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 ...
KTHV

Philander Smith University receives historic $19M gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Philander Smith University has received an unrestricted $19 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the largest single contribution in the university’s 147-year ...
Northwest 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 ...
katv

Philander Smith University welcomes new president, CEO

Little Rock, Ark. — Philander Smith University, one of Arkansas's oldest private historically Black institutions, has officially appointed Dr. Maurice Gipson as its president and CEO. Gipson, who ...
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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 ...