LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Governor Sanders Names State Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Fidler to Lead Animal Health Division Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Dr. Andrew Fidler will serve as Animal Health Director and State Veterinarian within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fidler has served as the State Veterinarian since October 2025. "Today's announcement by Gove  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Statement Following Supreme Court Ruling on Banning Men from Women's Sports * Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 June 30, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released a statement following the Supreme Court ruling banning men from women's sports: "Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense-women's sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas wa  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Delaware North celebrates America's 250th anniversary across its portfolio * Guests visiting Delaware North locations in the U.S. can commemorate the milestone through authentic and exclusive experiences BUFFALO, N.Y. - Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with an array of events and limited-time activations acro  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * State Board of Education Welcomes Interim Commissioner of Education Dr. Paul O. Burns Today, the State Board of Education appointed Senior Chancellor Dr. Paul O. Burns as Interim Commissioner of Education. His appointment was unanimous following his 8 years of service at the Department of Education, where he has worked closely with the members of the State Board enacting the   more

DENVER, Colorado, July 1 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: * * * "Fields of Devotion" Honors Enduring Rural Community in Southern Colorado PUEBLO, CO - From fertile farm fields to boisterous baseball fields and foreign battlefields, the people of south-central Colorado's small town of Avondale step up to the plate in many ways. A new exhibition opening at History Colorado's El Pueblo History Museum shares this community's stories as told by the residents themselves.   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Committee Bill to Reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7128, the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, by a vote of 373-15. Sponsored by Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), this bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Pr  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * MT Stage Returns, Continuing Over 30 Years of Student Creativity and Collaboration at UA Little Rock * For more than three decades, gifted middle and high school students from across Arkansas have gathered at UA Little Rock to transform an empty stage into an original production. This summer, that tradition continues as MT Stage: From the Bard to Broadway! returns, inviting a new   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * In a win for U.S.-born children, Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship Court rejects Trump's attempt to redefine who is American - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's attempt to strip the constitutional guarantee of citizenship from children born in the United States via executive order. Earlier this year, the National Education Association,  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Possible Causes and Solutions for Red Water in Ponds * A peculiar situation occurring most frequently during late spring to summer can leave some pond owners confused, concerned and asking, "Why is the pond red?" "Seeing red-colored water in a pond or lake is somewhat unusual and can be alarming," Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pin  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * RAGA Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports Today, the Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates the Supreme Court's historic ruling allowing states to uphold Title IX and protect sex-based categories in sports. The Court ruled on two cases at the state level: West Virginia v. B.P.J and Little v. Hecox, defended by West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuske  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Alumna Named Dean at Southern Arkansas University * Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins set out to become the best educator she could be. Her commitment to growth, mentorship, and student success has guided her from earning bachelor's and master's degrees at UA Little Rock to a career preparing future teachers at Southern Arkansas University, where she has been named dean of the   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * College of Education and Health Professions Hosts Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association Conference The U of A's College of Education and Health Professions recently hosted the 2026 Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association (AROTA) conference, bringing together practitioners, educators and students from across the state, all united by a common goal of strengthening the profession. The conference   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Beitle Named Interim Head of Department of Chemical Engineering The U of A College of Engineering has named Robert "Bob" Beitle Jr. as interim head of the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1, 2026, as Keisha Walters returns to the faculty after serving as department head since 2021. Walters, the Ralph E. Martin Leadership Chair in Chemical Engineering, will continue   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Division of Agriculture Communications Team Receives ACE Awards Keeping people "Bear Aware" and informed on a wide range of agricultural research and extension programs is just a part of what the U of A Division of Agriculture's Communications Department does, but sometimes they get national recognition for it. The communications team earned six awards at the 2026 annual conference of the Associatio  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards John Plavcan and Abigail Ross, two doctoral candidates with the Graduate Program in English, have received Dissertation Research Awards for 2026 from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The grants, each for $8,000, are annually presented to Ph.D. students who have been nominated by their departments and selected by the college. P  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Fiscal Year 2027 Begins With Key Updates for Faculty and Staff Several updates affecting U of A employees take effect with the start of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) on July 1, including changes related to compensation, benefits, university policies and employee training and events. Compensation Previously announced merit increases for faculty, staff and graduate assistants take effect July 1 (Aug. 10 fo  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Jinoh Park Brings Real-World Focus to Interior Design Education Long before he was teaching design, leading graduate programs and shaping research at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Jinoh Park was fascinated by something completely different: film. Growing up in South Korea, Park imagined a future behind the camera, inspired by cinematic worlds such as Jurassic Park and Titanic. He   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Walton College Announces Leadership Appointments in Accounting and Finance The Sam M. Walton College of Business is announcing two academic leadership appointments that will help guide the college's nationally recognized accounting and finance programs into the coming academic year. Beginning in mid-July, Cory Cassell will serve as chair of the Department of Accounting. A longtime member of the Walt  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Zhao Receives International Power Electronics Award Yue Zhao, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the U of A, won the Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award at the 2026 International Power Electronics Conference in Nagasaki, Japan. This award is given to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in power electronics. It is dedicated to  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 30 -- Walmart issued the following statement on June 29, 2026, by Donna Morris, executive vice president and chief people officer: * * * Bringing New Career Paths into Focus Key Insights * Walmart launches Associate to Optician, a new no-cost pathway into licensed vision care careers. * Walmart is increasing General Maintenance Technician pay by about 40%, from $19-$35 to $26-$51. * Career growth at Walmart is reflected by the fact that 75% of salaried managers   more