Philander Smith College Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Establish Center of Excellence in Digital Education and Rural Workforce Development
U.S Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Provides CARES Act Funding Little Rock, Ark. (May 25, 2021) – Philander Smith College is the recipient of a $2.5 million grant from… Continue Reading →
Congressman French Hill Leads Forum at Philander Smith College
Co-Chair of Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus Discusses Strategies for Growth Little Rock, Ark. (April 6, 2021) – U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR 2nd District) paid a visit to Philander Smith… Continue Reading →
144th Founder’s Day Commemoration
144th Founder’s Day Commemoration The 144th Founder’s Day Commemoration at Philander Smith College will be celebrated at a special Chapel Service, Thursday, April 1 at 11 a.m. as a part… Continue Reading →
Social Justice Week Celebrates Civic Engagement
The Social Justice Institute (SJI) at Philander Smith College will present Social Justice Week, March 22-26. A presentation before the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus, centered on the goals of the… Continue Reading →
Gift Celebrates Iconic Philander Smith Alumnus
Little Rock, Ark. (March 16, 2021) – On the heels of Black History Month, Philander Smith College is pleased to announce a $25,000 gift from Rush and Linda Harding of… Continue Reading →
Philander Smith College to take part in 4th Annual HBCU STEAM Days, March 8-12, 2021
President Roderick Smothers to serve as a panelist on March 11th Little Rock, Ark. (MARCH 9, 2021) – Philander Smith College will join Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) along with the… Continue Reading →
Philander Smith College Announces New Dates for Religious Emphasis Week
Little Rock, Ark. (March 2, 2021) – Due to inclement weather, Philander Smith College is rescheduling Religious Emphasis Week. The new dates are March 14-19. All events will be hosted… Continue Reading →
Philander Smith College Ranked Among HBCUs with the Highest Four-Year Graduation Rates in the Nation by U.S. News and World Report
Little Rock, Ark. – Philander Smith College has been ranked seventh among 41 HBCUs in the nation for the highest four-year graduation rates among first-time, full-time students who started in… Continue Reading →
Philander Smith College Receives $65,000 HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative Grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Little Rock, Ark. (February 17, 2021) – Philander Smith College is pleased to announce that a $65,000 grant to support a Rehabilitation Plan for the Sherman E. Tate Student Recreation… Continue Reading →
Philander Smith College Joins $130 Million Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative
Hope Enterprise Corporation, Goldman Sachs, Southern HBCUs and Cities Launch Program to Strengthen Small Businesses and Bolster Employment in Underserved Communities Little Rock, Ark. (February 12, 2021) – Philander Smith… Continue Reading →
