FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 7 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Accounting Professor Kris Allee Named Faculty Director of Walton Honors Program * Dr. Kris Allee, professor of accounting and Doyle Z. Williams Chair in Professional Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, was recently named faculty director of the Walton Honors Program. In this leadership role, Allee will work with faculty across all Walton College majors, building on his years of teaching and mentoring ho more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy production. Attorney General Labrador joined a coaliti more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- The Arkansas Department of Public Safety issued the following news: * * * PHILLIPS COUNTY JUDGE'S CLERK CHARGED IN THEFT HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. -- A clerk for the Phillips County Judge's Office has been charged with Theft of Property and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card or Debit Card. In August 2025, First Judicial District Prosecutor Todd Murray asked the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division to investigate the theft or misuse of a Phillips County credit card. The investigation and an aud more PR

BEEBE, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe posted the following news: * * * Fall Enrollment Rises 8.4% for Fifth Consecutive Year of Growth * Arkansas State University-Beebe's fall enrollment rose 8.4% over last year for a fifth consecutive year of growth, according to preliminary 11th-day reports. Total enrollment of 3,890 students is 303 more students from 3,587 in fall 2025. First-time transfer student enrollment is up 2.3%, and concurrent high school student enrollment rose 25.7%. Total semester credit hours increased  more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Findlay Defense Dominates in UIndy Upset * Holding a 20-10 lead at halftime, Findlay's defense kept then-No. 9 UIndy scoreless in the second half to preserve a 30-10 victory. It was just the second time in program history that the Oilers won a top 25 matchup. The win vaulted Findlay up five spots to No. 10 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while UIndy dropped out of the top 10 to No. more PR

BRONX, New York, Sept. 9 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Launches Federal Habeas Clinic to Expand Access to Justice for Incarcerated People By Suzi Morales Under the leadership of Clinical Associate Professor of Law Adam Murphy, Fordham Law School has launched the Federal Habeas Clinic, which gives students the opportunity to tackle criminal appellate and post-conviction matters while filling a critical gap for incarcerated people at a stage when there is no constitutional right to counsel.  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Freshman Leadership Experience Creates Connections * Nineteen new Arkansas Tech University students acclimated themselves to their peers and the on-campus opportunities available to them during the 2026 ATU Freshman Leadership Experience, which was held Aug. 26-28. The participants in the 2026 ATU Freshman Leadership Experience were: * Scarlett Allen * Anisa Anand * Lanee' Bailey * Charity Blaylock * Madelynn Cameron * Ron'nia Evans * more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * GFI Digital Accelerates Growth With Three Strategic Acquisitions & Expansion Into New Markets * BTA member GFI Digital, a family owned company, is accelerating its growth strategy with three strategic acquisitions completed within a single week, expanding its customer base, capabilities, geographic footprint, and opportunities for employees and manufacturer partners. Today, GFI Digital employs more than 460 people ac more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities (San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily a local issue at the city and county level, but r more PR

ARKADELPHIA, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Ouachita Baptist University issued the following news: * * * Ouachita signs advanced standing agreements with two seminaries Chase Hartsell Ouachita Baptist University has signed agreements with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Samford University's Beeson Divinity School that will allow students in the Pruet School of Christian Studies to earn credits toward a Master of Divinity degree while taking undergraduate courses. Ouachita students can now receive as many as 27 hours of advanced standing more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., James 'J.J.' Tucker, M.D., Join UAMS to Expand Bariatric Surgery Care Across Arkansas Bariatric and general surgeons Samuel Bledsoe, M.D., and James "J.J." Tucker, M.D., are joining the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective Oct. 1, and will see patients at the health system's newly acquired hospital in Bryant. Both surgeons join UAMS from Encore Medical Center, a 53-licensed more PR

DOUGLAS, Georgia, Sept. 8 -- South Georgia State College posted the following news: * * * SGSC Rodeo Saddles Up for Fall 2026 Season * The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Competitive Rodeo Club is preparing to hit the road this fall for its 2026 season, with five rodeos scheduled across Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas and Kentucky. Following the inaugural season, the Hawks will continue building momentum as students in the rodeo program represent SGSC throughout the region and compete against collegiate rodeo programs from across the countr more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Wins Back-to-Back FBS Games * Tarleton State traveled to the state of Ohio for the first time since 1991 and faced FBS-member Bowling Green for the first time. The Texans walked away with a 20-13 victory, their second straight against an FBS opponent after upsetting Army in double overtime, 30-27, in 2025. Tarleton State remains No. 5 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. Montana State still holds the top spo more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Appoints Kristi Smith Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement * Experienced advancement leader to strengthen philanthropy, alumni engagement and strategic partnerships in support of UAPB's path toward preeminence PINE BLUFF, Ark. -The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has appointed Kristi L. Smith as vice chancellor for institutional advancement, effective Nov. 9, 2026. Smith brings nearly two decades of experience in h more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Accounting Professor Kris Allee Named Faculty Director of Walton Honors Program Dr. Kris Allee, professor of accounting and Doyle Z. Williams Chair in Professional Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, was recently named faculty director of the Walton Honors Program. In this leadership role, Allee will work with faculty across all Walton College majors, building on his years of teaching and mentoring honors students. He will continu more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * One Book One Community 2026 Author Luncheon One Book One Community is pleased to announce that the 2026 Author Luncheon with Jonathan Mooney will be on Sept. 30 at noon in the MC Gallery in the Arkansas Union. His book Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive, Outside the Lines is the OBOC campus read for 2026 and he will be visiting campus on Sept. 29 and 30. To RSVP for the free luncheon, sign up here on HogSync: https://cglink.me/2uB/r4057 more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Global leaders visit Iowa Engineering to learn about agricultural sensor research Leaders from across the globe visited the University of Iowa College of Engineering as a stop on a tour of U.S. agriculture and technology innovation that is supporting farmers. The visit was part of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, which brings emerging and established leaders to the United States to exchange ideas more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Announces Mercy Hospital As Official Medical Provider and Sponsor USA Softball is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Mercy as the Official Medical Provider of USA Softball. Starting in 2026, Mercy will step up to the plate to provide medical expertise and support for the USA Softball National Team programs, helping ensure the health, safety and well-being of athletes, coaches and staff as they prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games.  more PR