Good morning, Fayetteville.

The Office for Sustainability is partnering with University Housing for the Spring Bike Drive to collect unwanted bicycles from students, with on-campus residents calling (479) 575-3715 for a pickup and off-campus donors dropping bikes off at 238 N.

Harmon Ave. during office hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; bikes will be collected from today until May 9.

A screening of the award-winning documentary film A Woman on the Outside will be held on May 4 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Public Library’s Walker Community Room at 401 W.

Mountain St — a virtual Q&A with Kristal Bush will begin at 3:30 p.m. — light refreshments will be served and admission is free.

Researchers at the U of A Division of Agriculture found that malted rice can lower beer production costs by 2% to 12% and cut land use, a change that may boost local rice demand as exports have dropped 7% over 15 years.

The study published in Nature partner journal Sustainable Agriculture shows this old process can make gluten-free beer with fewer extra steps—helping small brewers use Arkansas rice—while keeping costs down.

On April 16, Todd Cleveland, Bernadette Moore & Julie Rogers were honored at the Geren-Koski Awards reception for their commitment to graduate education at the University of Arkansas; Cleveland received the Outstanding Faculty Award, Moore the Outstanding Staff Award, and Rogers the Outstanding GSIE Staff Award along with monetary prizes and plaques.

Arda Tuhanioglu and Sumanjot Kaur—doctoral food science students at U of A—won national awards from Phi Tau Sigma on April 2 for their academic and research efforts.

Tuhanioglu received a $1,000 scholarship and Kaur won first place in the Speedy Science competition.

Coleman Warren, a 2022 U of A graduate and Rhodes Scholar, will be the featured speaker at the University of Arkansas spring commencement ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10 in Bud Walton Arena — more than 5,600 graduates will be celebrated and Richard 'Rick' Massey will receive an honorary doctorate.

Three U of A students — Abhinav Komanduri — Jared Noel — and Ian Popp were awarded the Goldwater Scholarship and will each receive $7,500 to support their research in science and math.

Their win brings the university’s total to 67 Goldwater Scholars since the award was established.

Fayetteville High School honors biology teacher Matt Holden was chosen as a 2025 science communication fellow and will join a 21 day expedition aboard Nautilus from July 27 to Aug.

17 to explore deep sea environments near the Marshall Islands — he will host live interactions connecting the ship to shore with classrooms and community groups. Holden said the trip will bring real-world science into his lessons and offer students firsthand insights into ocean exploration.

Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. the Chancellor's Commission on Women at U of A will honor five honorees—including Josey Duncan, Michelle Gray, Meredith Neville-Shepard, Myrlinda Soedjede and Romona West—for advancing an inclusive campus environment in room 349 of the Cordia Harrington Center for Excellence.

Professor Ngan Le from U of A is teaching a robot arm to recognize objects in any position and to help robots move through new spaces.

She is also building a computer system that checks chicken weight and behavior for the poultry industry — work that has earned national grants and support from industry partners.

Rob Schneider's You Can Dooooo It Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — JJ's Live — Cost Info — Comedy legend Rob Schneider brings his full band for a night of nonstop laughs.

Mat Kearney & Augustana Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy drinks and great music in a lively atmosphere.

Ty Myers Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the live performance of Ty Myers in Fayetteville, AR.

Sunday Patio Series with Cody Rawlings

3-5 p.m. — Waystone Pizza Co. — Enjoy great eats and cold drinks while listening to live music.

Fuel For Your Health Demo Day

5-9 p.m. — Heartland Whole Health Institute — Free entry — Celebrate the culmination of health tech innovation with dynamic presentations and a lively afterparty.

Open House at the 34th Annual Eureka Springs Studio Walk

Come by 15 White Street to check out our Open House from 4p-10p. We'll be featuring 4 artists and will have free appetizers/beverages and a free drawing for a chance to Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Ermilios.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

8:30-9:30 p.m. — TheatreSquared — Tickets available — Experience a stunning candlelight concert featuring a string quartet performing Coldplay's greatest hits.

Ashtyn Barbaree and Shannon Wurst Live Performance

9 AM – 3 PM — Airship Coffee at the Pumphouse — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic music from two talented local artists recognized in the Arkansas Country Music Awards.

MJ The Musical

7 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the King of Pop with a stunning musical tribute to Michael Jackson's legacy.

MJ - The Musical

8:00-9:30 PM — Walton Arts Center — Recommended for ages 8 and up — Experience the unparalleled artistry of Michael Jackson in this Tony Award-winning musical.