Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U of A's Italian Program inducted 17 new members into Gamma Kappa Alpha (the national Italian honor society) on April 16 to honor excellence in Italian studies. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Emanuel Ferrari do Nascimento, a U of A crop, soil and environmental sciences student in the soybean breeding program, was named a 2026 Borlaug Scholar by the National Association for Plant Breeding and earned top honors at recent symposium contests. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Writing Studio at U of A has received CRLA certification for its Level 1 and 2 tutor training program — a recognition that confirms the program meets high international standards. Program directors say the certification will boost writing support for students. University of Arkansas
- ➤ U of A political scientist Thomas Adam details how soccer evolved from early English public school games to a global phenomenon on the Short Talks from the Hill podcast. He explains that student-led play led to the codification of soccer in the 19th century, tracing its expansion beyond Britain. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Full-time U of A staff taking classes in Fayetteville can apply for the Staff Senate Endowed Scholarship Fund; complete applications must be submitted by Monday, June 15 for one of 10 full-term $500 awards (disbursed as up to $250 per semester). University of Arkansas
- ➤ The U of A College of Engineering awarded five Biggadike Innovation Grants to faculty + staff projects that support student success through embedded math help, community service, teaching fellowships, and curriculum mapping. Funded by the Biggadike Endowment, the projects run up to 12 months with reports due by June 30. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Human Resources Office invites U of A faculty and staff to share their stories through a brief 10-minute survey — a chance to spotlight the voices behind teaching, research, and service. Selected responses may be featured across campus digital platforms. University of Arkansas
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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'.
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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.
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