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- University News Archive - UA ��Ƶlogo /news-archive/tag/arkansas-public-media/ UA ��Ƶlogo Mon, 18 Mar 2019 20:18:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Arkansas Public Media receives $50,000 grant to report on oral health issues /news-archive/2019/03/18/delta-dental-grant/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 20:18:34 +0000 /news/?p=73736 ...]]> Arkansas Public Media has received a $50,000 grant from the to develop news content about oral health issues and deliver it through the Arkansas Public Media partner network. The news will be shared via Arkansas Public Media’s network, which includes radio stations ��Ƶlogo, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, and in Texarkana. “KUAR is proud to partner with its fellow public media stations in the state to bring focused coverage to this important aspect of health care in Arkansas,” said Nathan Vandiver, interim general manager of KLRE/KUAR. “This partnership, with generous support from Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, will help us report on this important issue in a way we would not otherwise be able to do.” KUAF reporter Jacqueline Froelich will serve as editor of the project. KASU and Arkansas Public Media reporter Ann Kenda will produce stories for the oral health series. Other station-based reporters at KUAF and KUAR also will contribute stories to the series. “As we continue our national discussion and debate over health care, oral health care needs a prominent seat at the table,” said Mark Smith, general manager of KASU. “KASU is proud to be a part of this partnership to help shed more light on this important issue.” Stories will begin running later this month, Vandiver said. Arkansas Public Media was one of 40 nonprofit and community organizations to share in $1 million in grant funding for oral health improvement from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. “This marks a banner year in charitable giving for the foundation,” said Chrissy Chatham, executive director of the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. “Our Community Grants program affirms our commitment to transform communities across Arkansas. We’re proud to support accessible, equitable oral health care and will continue to advocate for improved oral health outcomes for all.” Grantees were selected based on a number of criteria, including the number of at-risk children or adults served by the program, the level of community engagement in providing oral health prevention and treatment, and the ability to measure success and long-term results. A list of grantees and more information about Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Community Grants is available . ]]> KUAR, Arkansas Public Media reporters bring home SPJ Diamond Journalism Awards /news-archive/2018/11/07/diamond-journalism-awards/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:13:33 +0000 /news/?p=72574 ...]]> Reporters from, one of two University of Arkansas at ��Ƶlogo public radio stations, and Arkansas Public Media, also based at UA ��Ƶlogo, won several ��The awards program is��a regional annual competition sponsored by the.�� The awards, which were presented Oct. 25 at ��Ƶlogo’s Flying Saucer, recognize outstanding journalism by professionals and students from Arkansas and bordering media markets in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The awards honor work published or broadcast between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Karen Steward, former content development director for UA ��Ƶlogo Public Radio, won three awards for her outstanding reporting. She took home first place for the radio/podcasts documentary/investigative reporting category for her story, “.” Judge Ginny Frizzi described the story as one that needed to be told and will hopefully be heard by many people. “This expose of a physician who easily prescribes opioids — and in large quantities — is a story that needs to be told … and fortunately this entry tells it well,” Frizzi said. “Solid reporting explores the current situation completely … from his prescription practices to how the state medical board ineffectively deals with it.” Steward took home another first place award in the radio/podcasts feature category for her story, “.” Her final award was second place in the radio/podcasts news category for her story, “Startling stats on bullying, suicide and sexual assault give Arkansas school safety panel huge task.” Michael Hibblen, news director of KUAR, won second place in the radio/podcasts feature category for his story . Reporters from Arkansas Public Media also won four Diamond Journalism Awards. Bobby Ampezzan, former managing editor for Arkansas Public Media, won two awards. First, he received third place in the radio/podcasts documentary/investigative reporting category for his story on . The judges described the story as an “informative look at the medical marijuana situation in Arkansas and how people are traveling to nearby states for their medical marijuana because it is not available at home.” Ampezzan also received third place in the radio/podcasts – news category for his story, “” Jacqueline Froelich, who is based at partner station KUAF in Fayetteville, won first place in the radio/podcasts news category for her story, “.” Ann Kendra, who is based at partner station KASU in Jonesboro, took third place in the radio/podcasts feature category for her story, “.” The story covered Arkansas beef being sold in China following a ban related to mad cow disease.]]> Two KUAR reporters say farewell /news-archive/2018/07/20/kuar-departures/ Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:45:26 +0000 /news/?p=71161 ...]]> KUAR Public Radio reporters Jacob Kauffman and Sarah Whites-Koditschek are leaving the radio station to pursue other endeavors. Their last day is Friday, July 20. Kaufman, who joined KUAR in 2013 as a reporter and hosted “” and during his time, has accepted a position as coordinated campaign communications director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas. “It has been an immense privilege to be a part of Arkansas’s flagship public radio station,” Kauffman said. “I’m grateful for an opportunity which allowed me a first hand look at our state from its people and politics to its best minor league baseball team. I want to thank the KUAR staff and listeners for putting trust in our news team and its ability to relay the stories of Arkansas to our neighbors, as well as across the globe. “UA ��Ƶlogo should be praised for its role providing an invaluable service by sowing the seeds for an informed and educated community,” he said. “Thanks for listening, and I look forward to stepping out of the anchor chair and being able to tune in myself.” Sarah Whites-Koditschek, who was a reporter and Morning Edition host for KUAR from 2014-2016 and has been a reporter for since 2016 has accepted a fellowship with , where she will do investigative reporting. “Over the past four years I have become part of the KUAR family, and have relished collaborating with such a unique team of hosts and reporters,” Whites-Koditschek said. “I consider it an honor to have been part of the adventure of launching Arkansas Public Media. Ultimately, the best thing about my role has been the opportunity to engage with so many Arkansans. ��I will certainly carry those connections with me.” Nathan Vandiver, interim��general manager and program director for ,�� said��the station will fill the positions as soon as possible. “Sarah and Jacob have both contributed significantly to the growth and development of KUAR these past four years,” Vandiver said. “They’ve both helped us think of how to adapt and grow our service. It’s been a pleasure working and learning with them and everyone at KLRE/KUAR is looking forward to the amazing things they will do in their new endeavors.”��]]>