JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 6 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Budgets, Tuition for FY2026 MALVERN, Ark. -- The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today approved a combined $314.4 million operating budget, as well as tuition and fees, for 2025-2026 at its seven institutions. System President Brendan Kelly said the budget reflects efforts to deploy every dollar to create value for students. The overall system bud  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Georgia Wants to Continue Medicaid Work Requirements * A group of public health scholars have filed public comments urging the US Department of Health and Human Services to turn down the Medicaid work requirement waiver submitted by Georgia.  Georgia wants to continue to require individuals to meet a work or community engagement requirement to qualify or maintain Medicaid coverage. Three other states-Ohio,   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 6 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Gifts from Walker Foundation, Jane Lyon Honor UAMS' Jeanne Wei, M.D., Ph.D., Create Distinguished Chair By Andrew Vogler The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received gifts totaling more than $2.1 million to create the Jeanne Wei, M.D., Ph.D., Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Geriatric Medicine, an endowed fund in the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 6 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from LaCroix Precision Optics: * * * LaCroix Precision Optics Expands in Batesville, Arkansas, Creating 107 New Jobs BATESVILLE, Ark. (June 5, 2025) - LaCroix Precision Optics announced that it will be expanding its manufacturing operations in Batesville, Arkansas, creating 107 new jobs over five years. The company will be investing $13.8 million as part of the expansion. "LaCroix Precisio  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 6 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Pilots AI Interview Coach and Accelerates Associate to Technician Program To Fuel Careers By Lo Stomski, Chief Talent Officer, Walmart Key Insights * With the launch of three new tools -- an AI-powered interview coach, plus a skills-matching tool and job simulator for veterans -- Walmart continues to support and develop opportunities for new and current associates. * Walmart is expanding the Associates to Tec  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 6 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Takes Flight With Drone Delivery Expansion to Five New Cities, Redefining Fast, Flexible Retail Key Insights * With the expansion of ultra-fast drone delivery to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa, Walmart is the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states. * With over 150,000 successful drone deliveries since 2021, this expansion underscores Walmart's commitment to reshaping the futu  more