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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for 2026-09-18 ( 52 items )  
ABB Expands Vertical Hollow Shaft Motor Line With New Fire Pump Solutions for Mission-critical Fire Protection Applications (10)
ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 18 -- ABB, a technology company specializing in electrification and automation, issued the following news release: * * * ABB expands vertical hollow shaft motor line with new fire pump solutions for mission-critical fire protection applications 2026-09-17 Fort Smith, Arkansas, US ABB introduces TEFC and WP1 fire pump motor variants to its proven vertical hollow shaft (VHS) motor portfolio, strengthening its commitment to critical fire protection and water management applications. ABB has expanded its vertical hol more PR

American Society for Horticultural Science: Study Explores U.S. Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Fresh-Market Grape Attributes (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: * * * Study Explores U.S. Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Fresh-Market Grape Attributes Raleigh, NC - A recent study has examined U.S. consumers' preferences and willingness to pay for different attributes of fresh-market grapes, providing insights for growers, retailers, and the fresh produce industry. The research evaluated how factors such as grape size, sweetness, seedlessness, color, and production methods infl more PR

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * 50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions John Kartch 09/16/2026 In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Route 66 Meat Processing (Yukon, Oklahoma) -- Expensi more PR

Arkansas Ag Orgs Gather on Capitol Hill as the Farm Bill Passes out of Committee (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Arkansas Ag Orgs Gather on Capitol Hill as the Farm Bill Passes out of Committee * WASHINGTON, DC - Capitol Hill was abuzz this week with national and state agricultural organizations advocating for industry priorities as lawmakers returned from the Labor Day recess period. From Arkansas, representatives from Arkansas Rice, Arkansas Farm Bureau, Agricultural Council of Arkansas, and AgHeritage Farm Credit Association canvassed Capit more PR

Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies, resolving allegations that CAC engage more PR

Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the largest auto finance co more PR

Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Nebraska will receive $12 more PR

Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low or no credit scores. Attorney General James and t more PR

Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attorney General James and a coalition of 39 other atto more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5 million in debt relief and $2 million in restitut more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto fin more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide. Oregon worked more PR

Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Connecticut consumers will be eli more PR

Book Launch Event Planned for Sept. 24 at RPL (10)
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Book Launch Event Planned for Sept. 24 at RPL * Sigma Tau Delta honor society and the Arkansas Tech University Department of English and World Languages will host a publishing talk and book launch featuring Joshua Nichols at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center room 300A. Nichols' talk will include information about monetizing writing, serialized publishing, gaining writing experience and publishing oppor more PR

Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto finance compan more PR

DCMA inspects, accepts 300 Navy ASVs in first year of production (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA inspects, accepts 300 Navy ASVs in first year of production * AUSTIN, Texas - Defense Contract Management Agency South's Red River contracting office marked the 300th successful inspection and acceptance of the Navy's Corsair autonomous surface vessel here in June. The Red River office supports 626 defense contractors with a contract value of more than $19 billion spread throughout Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and North Texas. DCMA's  more PR

Entergy Mississippi welcomes Smith-Jeuitt as senior media relations specialist (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi welcomes Smith-Jeuitt as senior media relations specialist * Veteran communicator brings decades of strategic communications expertise to the role JACKSON, Miss. - Entergy Mississippi has added Tamica Smith-Jeuitt to its communications team as a senior media relations specialist supporting the company's media and external relations strategy, including serving as a company spokesperson. A former broadcast journalist more PR

Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock * THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The Entergy Texas, Inc. board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3359375 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 2, 2026. About Entergy Texas Entergy Texas (NYSE: ETI-PR) provides electricity to approximately 538,000 customers in 27 counties. Its more PR

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set more PR

Governor Polis Announces that the Mosco Pueblo Chile Will Be on Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Announces that the Mosco Pueblo Chile Will Be on Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin * DENVER \- Governor Polis revealed today that he has nominated the Pueblo Chile to be displayed on Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin. The United States Mint American Innovation Coin initiative is a multi-year series honoring American innovation and innovators by issuing $1 coins for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia  more PR

Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High * Two new student success programs are already helping U of A students graduate, contributing to a record six-year graduation rate above 73%. Additionally, the four-year graduation rate also reached an all-time high above 62%. The Student Success Office worked to help students reach graduation through the new Graduation Pathways Working Group and the Mission 6-Year Graduation Proje more PR

Hardgrave '18 to Receive 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Hardgrave '18 to Receive 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award * University of the Ozarks alumna Dr. Hailey Hardgrave '18 of Little Rock, Ark., will be presented with the University's 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award, given to an alumnus under the age of 35 who has gained recognition in his or her chosen profession. A native of Johnson County, Hardgrave earned a degree in biology and minor in chemistry with Summa Cum Laude honors at Ozarks. Sh more PR

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-774) on the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act (H.R. 6021). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 14, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 6021, as ordered reported, is to clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of hand more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-769) on the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act (H.R. 726). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 726 is to amend the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes. Background and Need for Legislation H.R. 726 amends the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010,  more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-773) on the Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act (H.R. 5576). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5576 is to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes. Background and Need for Legislation The four stages of geothermal resou more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Federal Land Transfer in California (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-777) on a bill (H.R. 8454) that aims to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain federal land in California. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 8454 is to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes. BACKGROUND AND NEED FO more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-778) on the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act (H.R. 8658). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 14, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 8658 is to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency co more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-771) on the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act (H.R. 4219). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 4219 is to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION The National Wildlife Refuge System is a n more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Redesignating Wyoming Center for Barbara L. Cubin (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-770) on a bill (H.R. 1693) that aims to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 1693 is to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. C more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Renaming St. Croix Bandstand After Peter G. Thurland Sr. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-776) on a bill (H.R. 8121) to designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand". The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 8121 is to designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands,  more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-775) on the Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act (H.R. 7487). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 7487 is to amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development with respect to Bureau of Reclamation projects. Background and Need for Legislation The permitting processes for non-federal hydropower d more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-772) on the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act (H.R. 5063). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION. The purpose of H.R. 5063 is to ensure continuity of staffing at Federal beaches, and for other purposes BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION According to federal data, more than 4,000 people drown in the United States (U.S.) each year, making drowning the leading c more ST

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-767) on the Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act (H.R. 741). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 741, as ordered reported, is to redesignate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services as Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes. Background and Ne more ST

McReynolds Gift to Support New Dillard Hall at Walton College (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * McReynolds Gift to Support New Dillard Hall at Walton College * Judy and Lance McReynolds of Fort Smith have committed $500,000 to the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business to support Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall, the college's newly planned academic building. In recognition of the gift, a 135-seat classroom on the third floor of Dillard Hall will be named the Judy and Lance McReynolds Classroom.  more PR

National Park Service Seeks Comments on 27 Historic Place Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency received the nominations before August 29, 2026, and is accepting comments on their significance under National Register evaluation criteria. According to the notice, nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers cover properties in 19 states, including historic houses, schools, churches, cemet more PR

Piano Prism Concert to Bring Centuries of Music to UA Little Rock (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Piano Prism Concert to Bring Centuries of Music to UA Little Rock * Music lovers will have the opportunity to experience an eclectic program spanning centuries and cultures when University Professor of Music Dr. Linda Holzer presents "Piano Prism: How Beautiful the Light" Sunday, Sept. 20. The program explores the piano's versatility through works by composers including Francois Couperin, Mary Lou Williams, Scott Joplin, Floren more PR

REP. BOEBERT: ARKANSAS VALLEY CONDUIT INCLUDED IN BIPARTISAN WRDA AS HOUSE PASSES BILL ON SUSPENSION (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT: ARKANSAS VALLEY CONDUIT INCLUDED IN BIPARTISAN WRDA AS HOUSE PASSES BILL ON SUSPENSION * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) today welcomed House passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497) under suspension of the rules, with the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit provisions included for southeastern Colorado. This is the second time this Congress the House has advanced the AVC repayment  more PR

Stevens Chosen for Harvard Development Program (10)
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Stevens Chosen for Harvard Development Program * Dr. Robert Stevens, Arkansas Tech University associate professor of rehabilitation science, has been accepted into the Harvard Graduate School of Educations executive certificate in higher education leadership professional development program. Over a span of three years, Stevens will pursue the executive certificate by attending three learning institutes at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The more PR

Tech Tidbits: New-Look Tigers Visit ATU Saturday Night (10)
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Tech Tidbits: New-Look Tigers Visit ATU Saturday Night * One gifted running back after another has been the focal point of the Ouachita Baptist University offense throughout the Tigers' run of seven Great American Conference football championships since 2011. That changed when Tre Nichols took over as the Ouachita Baptist starting quarterback midway through the 2025 season. "Tre is an elite runner," said Roy Thompson, Arkansas Tech University hea more PR

Trojan Career Closet Expands Access for UA Little Rock Students (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Trojan Career Closet Expands Access for UA Little Rock Students * The Trojan Career Closet is giving University of Arkansas at Little Rock students more opportunities to build their professional wardrobes, with students now able to visit up to three times per semester for clothing at no cost. Operated by University Career Services, the Career Closet provides professional attire for interviews, career fairs, conferences, and oth more PR

UAPB to Host 66th Annual Rural Life Conference Nov. 4-6 (10)
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB to Host 66th Annual Rural Life Conference Nov. 4-6 * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 66th Rural Life Conference Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Friday, November 6. The conference will be held at the Kenneth L. Johnson HPER Complex, 1542 L.A. "Prexy" Davis Drive, on the UAPB campus. This year's theme is "An Experience Blending Education, Community and Celebration." The conference, preconference activities  more PR

Union College: Meet the new faculty (10)
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Meet the new faculty * Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are: #ANTHROPOLOGY: Suzanne Barber, assistant professor Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology Muhammad Saad Lakhani, visiting assistant professor Degrees: B.S. fro more PR

University of Arkansas: Arkansas Rice Geneticist Vibha Srivastava Remembered for Scientific Impact, Mentorship (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Rice Geneticist Vibha Srivastava Remembered for Scientific Impact, Mentorship Sep. 17, 2026 Colleagues and former students are remembering Vibha Srivastava as a pioneering scientist, dedicated mentor and compassionate friend whose influence extended far beyond the laboratory. Srivastava, a biotechnologist and professor in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences with the U of A Division of Agriculture, spent more than tw more PR

University of Arkansas: Education Reform Student and Professor Find That Social Media Also Affects Students in Developing Countries (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Education Reform Student and Professor Find that Social Media Also Affects Students in Developing Countries Sep. 17, 2026 Sometimes the best collaborations start with disagreements in class discussions. In Robert Maranto's graduate Politics of Education class in fall 2025, during a class discussion on the likely effects of social media accessible through smartphones in eroding student wellbeing, Professor Maranto suggested that the neg more PR

University of Arkansas: Fay Jones School Students Receive Prestigious $30,000 Donghia Interior Design Scholarship (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Fay Jones School Students Receive Prestigious $30,000 Donghia Interior Design Scholarship Sep. 17, 2026 Two fourth-year interior architecture and design students in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A have each been awarded $30,000 from the Angelo Donghia Foundation, the most prestigious scholarship in interior design education. Founded by the late international interior designer Angelo Donghia, the foundation is a non- more PR

University of Arkansas: Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Graduation Rate Reaches All-Time High Sep. 17, 2026 Two new student success programs are already helping U of A students graduate, contributing to a record six-year graduation rate above 73%. Additionally, the four-year graduation rate also reached an all-time high above 62%. The Student Success Office worked to help students reach graduation through the new Graduation Pathways Working Group and the Mission 6-Year Graduation Project. These init more PR

University of Arkansas: McReynolds Gift to Support New Dillard Hall at Walton College (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * McReynolds Gift to Support New Dillard Hall at Walton College Sep. 17, 2026 Judy and Lance McReynolds of Fort Smith have committed $500,000 to the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business to support Mandy and Bill Dillard II Hall, the college's newly planned academic building. In recognition of the gift, a 135-seat classroom on the third floor of Dillard Hall will be named the Judy and Lance McReynolds Classroom. The space will more PR

University of Arkansas: Two CEMB Students Win Awards at International World Poultry Congress (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Two CEMB Students Win Awards at International World Poultry Congress Sep. 17, 2026 Two students in the Cell and Molecular Biology interdisciplinary graduate program earned awards at the International World Poultry Congress held in Toronto in July. Anh Do earned a Certificate of Excellence in the poster competition at the event, while Ashen Epa Arachige won the Cliff D. Carpenter International Essay Competition. "I am incredibly proud of Anh an more PR

University of Arkansas: WLLC Welcomes New Faculty, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio Director (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * WLLC Welcomes New Faculty, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio Director Sep. 17, 2026 This year, the department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures welcomes two new Spanish Program faculty members: Dr. Lincoln Bain IV, teaching assistant professor of Spanish and digital humanities and director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, and Dr. Ricardo Martin Coloma, assistant professor of U.S. Latino/a literatures.  more PR

WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they would have difficulty repaying. About 260 Washin more PR

Walmart: Turning Membership Into Momentum (10)
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Turning Membership Into Momentum Sam's Club Connect Expands Predictive Targeting and Omni-Impact(TM) Measurement Capabilities Sept. 17, 2026 Key Insights * AI-powered targeting looks ahead, using membership data to identify high-value prospects, anticipate purchases and strengthen loyalty. * Predictive targeting delivers measurable results: A P&G test drove 2.3x greater marketing effectiveness, with 12-month purchase predictions proving 94% accurate. * Predictiv more PR

What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion * WASHINGTON - On Monday, September 14, 2026, at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. history, repealing the majority of the Biden admini more PR