Good morning, Fayetteville.

U of A graduating senior Anna Fielder has been awarded the Critical Language Scholarship to study Russian at the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek this summer and a Princeton in Asia fellowship to teach English at Narkhoz University in Almaty starting in September.

Valynda Ewton donated $200,000 to the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at U of A to expand experiential learning and startup programs—reinforcing efforts to boost student entrepreneurship and innovation.

The gift supports real-world business training for students.

University of Arkansas and Ziplines Education teamed up to offer online training that gives workforce certificates in essential skills like project management, digital marketing, business analytics and applied AI, combining live lessons with project work+ the courses run 5 to 10 weeks and are designed for busy professionals.

Young women from across the state attended the Arkansas Civic Leadership Institute on Tuesday after many missed out on Girls State due to counselor deadline issues, and lawmakers Sen. Breanne Davis (Russellville) and Rep. DeAnn Vaught (Horatio) organized the alternative to introduce students to state government.

Arkansas sports are busy this week as the free 45th UAMS Health Little Rock Open begins at the Rebsamen Tennis Center and Razorbacks softball will face Nebraska at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Oklahoma City — Razorback basketball players must decide on their NBA plan by 11:59 p.m. today.

Arkansas softball seniors embarked on their final road trip for the Women's College World Series Tuesday.

The eight seniors shared duties on a journey to Oklahoma City as a long-standing team tradition before the Razorbacks aim to strengthen their away record.

Arkansas Gymnastics is hosting summer camps for gymnasts ages 7 and up, including the 23rd annual Razorback Gymnastics Camp on the U of A campus from June 19 to 20 and June 20 to 21, plus a camp from July 26 to 28; spots are limited and registration is online.

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield, along with Auburn's Alex Golesh and Florida's Jon Sumrall, is attending the SEC spring meetings at Hilton Sandestin Beach to discuss College Football Playoff expansion options including a popular 24-team bracket plan, where coaches share fresh perspectives.

Today, Little Rock Central prospect Rosebella Onyango — a 6-1 junior with a 3.3 GPA — is highlighted as she averages 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks per game while earning All-State, All-Conference and All-Defensive honors.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with fun activities, food, and performances for all ages.

Big K.R.I.T. Album Release Event

10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Cost info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Big K.R.I.T.'s new album '4eva Is A Mighty Long Time'.

Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Arkansas

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — University Recreation + Wellness — $455 — A girls volleyball camp for ages 10-14 focusing on skill development and leadership.

AdventureCon 2026: Board Game and Tabletop Convention

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — $10 – $85 — A family-friendly gathering filled with over 300 games for board game enthusiasts of all ages.

The Smokehouse Players Benefit Performance of On Golden Pond

1-2:30 p.m. — Ozark Mountain Smokehouse — Donations accepted — Enjoy a heartfelt performance exploring love and forgiveness in later years.

Bats and Bluegrass Festival

5-9 p.m. — Illinois River Watershed Partnership — Free admission — Experience the magical emergence of gray bats alongside live bluegrass music in a unique Ozark celebration.