Barbara Bradley Hagerty is the religion correspondent for NPR, reporting on the intersection of faith and politics, law, science and culture. Her New York Times best-selling book, "Fingerprints of God: The Search for the Science of Spirituality," was published by Riverhead/Penguin Group in May 2009. Among others, Barb has received the American Women in Radio and Television Award, the Headliners Award and the Religion Newswriters Association Award for radio reporting.
Laurie Smith, Career and Technical Education teacher at Lincoln High School, was named CTE Teacher of the Year. She leads courses for students interested in careers in EMS, firefighting, and criminal detention.
University of Arkansas professor Linda Nguyen Lopez's utilizes stone quarried from Arkansas to add surprise and art to downtown Bentonville's Quilt of Parks.
Theater faculty and students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College discuss the value of collaboration and creativity ahead of a public presentation of original student plays on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in White Auditorium. Admission is free, with donations accepted.