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OAL's Victoria Hernandez interviews Dr. Arley Ward about LGBTQ+ History Month

Next semester, the University of Arkansas’ Honor College will conduct a signature seminar titled “Engineering Antiquity” about the marvels of ancient engineering. Seminar leader and College of Engineering associate dean for academics Kevin Hall visits The Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to discuss the symposium.

On today's show, the University of Arkansas — Fort Smith bucks a recent trend of childcare center closures. Plus, exploring engineering wonders of the ancient world. Also, discussing a Fayetteville-centered bucket list.

Today on The Outline: The Arkansas Department of Education decided to no longer recognize AP African American History for course credit Friday. Also, Asa Hutchinson doubles down on Trump criticisms. Plus, The NWA Naturals continue to move toward the playoffs.

This week's archives from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History features a list of fads from the past few decades.

To develop immersive tours of Roman ruins, a University of Arkansas research team photographed sites in Tunisia and Sicily over the summer. Also on today's show, a crowd-sourcing fundraiser inspired by Maxine Miller a broke record for the university's FundRAZOR platform. Plus, the state's hottest days of the year are here, local music and more.

A recent crowd-sourcing fundraiser inspired by Maxine Miller, the founding owner of the legendary Maxine's Tap Room, was a record breaker for the University of Arkansas' FundRAZOR platform.

The United States Marshals Museum will open to the public tomorrow. Yesterday, the staff hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with hundreds of people in attendance.

Fayetteville's Black Heritage Preservation Commission unveiled historical markers, recognizing Nelson Hackett's legacy on slavery and fugitivity, including a bronze plaque on the downtown square.

Today is an archive episode featuring stories about finding graves in the Fayetteville National Cemetery and a prothesis study with a goal of restoring touch. Also, a report on Lincoln Lake conservation efforts, how teeth uncover human history and a segment from KUAF's Militant Grammarian.