University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas Department of Communication receives a $1 million anonymous gift for its Center for Communication Research, supporting interdisciplinary projects, students and emerging technologies.

On today's show, we hear an update on the public conversation about a site for the new Ramay Junior High in Fayetteville. We also dive into the history of trying to define Ozarkers. Plus, a basic tutorial on another AI-inspired discipline: bioinformatics.

Sarah McKenzie reflects on 23 years of evolving data use in Arkansas education, rising teacher turnover, chronic absenteeism and renewed efforts in early childhood access — with mixed but hopeful signs ahead.

Members of the Iranian Student Association discuss the importance of culture, connection and hosting singer Marjan Farzad for a free concert at the University of Arkansas.

On today's show, we hear how city leaders in Cave Springs keep coming back to the same question: how do we grow without losing the qualities that made people want to move there in the first place? Also, a concert on the University of Arkansas campus tomorrow is designed to bring people together. Plus, a rundown of the news from this week in the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics.

Scholars at Risk speaker Oscar Gomez discusses the search for truth in the Ayotzinapa case and the role of academic freedom during his visit to the University of Arkansas for International Education Week.

The University of Arkansas opened an 11,000-square-foot silicon carbide research facility in Fayetteville, aiming to advance prototyping, innovation and national security through next-generation chip technology.

On today's show, we learn about a new semiconductor fabrication facility at the University of Arkansas. We also hear about local sports. Plus, we remember how the world’s attention turned to Little Rock 21 years ago this week for the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum.

A new report from the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy identifies low pay, high turnover, and complex regulations as key challenges for child care providers and recommends state-backed support to strengthen the workforce.

Arkansas PBS and the University of Arkansas Humanities Center will host a free screening and discussion of Ken Burns’ "The American Revolution" at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center, featuring local scholars exploring the state’s ties to early American history.