JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 9 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State Recognizes Graduates During Two Ceremonies Today * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University welcomed a new class of alumni as they honored the class of 2026 during two commencement ceremonies held on campus today. The ceremonies took place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at First National Bank Arena. Approximately 2,565 degrees from eight university colleges were confirmed by Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor,  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * Academic Affairs Staff Award Winners * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock proudly recognizes four outstanding staff members as recipients of this year's Academic Affairs Staff Achievement Awards. The awards celebrate the exceptional staff contributions to student success, innovation, and campus collaboration. The 2026 Academic Award winners are: * Tammie Cash, Office of   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 9 -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news on may 8, 2026: * * * ADLEST Celebrates Grand Opening of New Training Facility on East Camden ALETA Campus EAST CAMDEN, Ark. -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) today celebrated the grand opening of a new training facility at the East Camden campus of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training A  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Confidence, Poise Among Outcomes for ATU Graduates * Landon Meek of Cabot chose Arkansas Tech University because of an opportunity to play football for the Wonder Boys. After two years on the gridiron, the academic rigor of the nursing program led him to put the shoulder pads and helmet away in order to focus more time and energy on his studies. That sacrifice paid off during 2026 ATU spring commen  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Graduate Student Combines Chemistry and Technology to Shape Future of Research * Growth has defined Stephen Afolabi's journey. From his early studies in Nigeria to his research in the United States, he has moved from traditional chemistry into emerging work in machine learning. As he prepares to graduate with a master's degree in chemistry from UA Little Rock, Afolabi  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Graduating Senior Showcases Original Work During Film Festival * Graduating senior Jackson Williams served as director of two films recently featured during the UAPB Film Festival, giving the Dallas, Texas native a public platform to showcase his original creative work before earning his degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Williams directed "The Making of Jefferson  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB ROTC Cadet Bryan Wade to Be Commissioned During 2026 Spring Commencement * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will celebrate a milestone of service, scholarship, and artistry as Cadet Bryan Wade is commissioned as a Second Lieutenant during the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9. Wade, a Music major with an emphasis in Business and a member of UAPB's Ar  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Senior Art Exhibition Celebrates Original Works from Graduating Seniors * Original works by seniors graduating from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff were recently celebrated during an art exhibition. The UAPB Senior Art Exhibition took place in April 2026 at the Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Building on the UAPB campus. Presented by the Department of Art & Design, the show was hi  more