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Fayetteville
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Faculty at the University may apply to the Open Educational Resources Course Materials Conversion Program to earn extra compensation by adapting or creating course materials. Applications are accepted through Monday, Mar. 16, with awards of $4,500 for adapting materials (or $7,500 for creating them). University of Arkansas
- ➤ The University of Arkansas School of Law will host the 2026 Hartman Hotz Lecture on The Role of Higher Education in Democracy at 3 p.m. Monday, Mar. 30 in the E.J. Ball Courtroom (a reception will follow and the lecture is free and open to the public). University of Arkansas
- ➤ Former Razorback and NFL center Travis Swanson now serves on the Student Affairs Executive Leadership Board and recently visited campus to speak with students — sharing lessons on resilience and planning for life after football. His role supports U of A programs that help students thrive academically and socially. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Honors College is launching an interdisciplinary fall term offering courses on astrobiology, dermatology history, and college sports with sessions held on campus and via Zoom; some courses require applications while others are open to all honors students. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Caitlin Swanson, a fourth-year interior architecture student at the Fay Jones School, earned a $30,000 Angelo Donghia Scholarship for her site-driven design of a teen mental wellness center along the Razorback Greenway (near Wilson Park), inspired by Fayetteville’s local trail system. University of Arkansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville’s Urban Forestry division has relaunched its eighth invasive plant bounty program, letting residents remove invasive species and submit photographs+earn a free native tree or shrub. They may pick up their plant from April 6 to 9 at Parks Operations after removal between Feb. 24 to March 20. Fayetteville Flyer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ DJ Hudson led the Fayetteville boys basketball team during Senior Night at their final home game Tuesday+ his strong start energized them ahead of the season’s close. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas men's college basketball team is nearing the end of its season with four SEC games remaining, and each contest will be key to their title race. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Water For Elephants Musical
1:30–3:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience a dazzling musical adaptation of the beloved novel that brings adventure and love to life.
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UNC Charlotte 49ers vs. Arkansas Lady Razorbacks Softball
7-11 p.m. — Bogle Park — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling matchup between the UNC Charlotte 49ers and the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks.
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Trout Unlimited 40th Annual Banquet
5-9:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Town Center — $20-$800 — Celebrate conservation efforts while enjoying a buffet dinner, auctions, and special recognitions.
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Auburn Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Arkansas Razorbacks as they face off against the Auburn Tigers in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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High School Programming Contest
9 AM – 4 PM — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. Center for Academic Excellence — Free entry — Showcase your coding skills at the annual high school programming challenge.
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Run Pig Sooie
8:00 – 11:30 AM — Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium — Various entry fees — Be part of Razorback history with multiple race distances finishing on the 50-yard line!
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Songwriters' Open Mic Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Ozark Folkways Fayetteville — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original solo performances by local songwriters in a welcoming atmosphere.
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St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Fayetteville
4-11:59 p.m. — Calle Latin Cuisine — Cost varies — Experience good vibes and green drinks at Fayetteville's ultimate St. Paddy's celebration.
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Dungeons and Dragons - The Twenty Sided Tavern
2-6 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting live performance of Dungeons and Dragons in a fun tavern setting.
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Blackberry Smoke Live Concert
7-11 PM — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Blackberry Smoke as they celebrate their storied career and release new music.
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