Good morning, Fayetteville.

Christian Schubert and Scott Lafontaine released research showing that milled rice improves flavor and extract yield in nonalcoholic beer brewed with Saccharomycodes ludwigii.

Their study aligns with Arkansas House Bill 1491, which offers incentives for using local rice in brewing—suggesting local brewers may soon boost efficiency and reduce costs.

A University of Arkansas study led by mechanical engineering assistant professor Neelakshi Majumdar surveyed nearly 200 pilots who lost control in flight and found that mistakes such as low air speed and poor weather judgment contributed to many general aviation incidents.

The research suggests that flight simulators could help pilots build recovery skills — a step that may lower future crash risks.

Abigail Bordelon and Isabella Sotlar—both U of A Class of 2025 graduates—won Fulbright awards that will let them spend the next academic year abroad.

Bordelon will work as an English teaching assistant in Spain while Sotlar will study the rule of law in Italy.

Four University of Arkansas TRIO Talent Search students traveled to Washington, D.C. for the five-day National Student Leadership Congress where they joined a mock congress, met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and built leadership and public speaking skills — the experience is expected to open doors for future opportunities.

Dhruvi Bhatt began her master’s in information systems focused on cybersecurity at the University of Arkansas after a friend at Walmart Home Office praised its strong business links—she earned her degree in May 2024.

She now works as a data analyst at Kenvue and plans to advance into AI and business intelligence.

The One Book One Community 2025 campus read is Deep Kindness - a book by Houston Kraft that will be featured in fall events on campus, including a keynote on Nov.

17 and a luncheon on Nov. 18. Organizers plan free book giveaways, book clubs and a discussion guide for instructors to add the book to fall classes.

On June 28, 2025, Taylor Long led 30 birders on an Audubon field trip at Mill Branch Park in Goshen where they heard a yellow-billed cuckoo and spotted woodpeckers along mowed trails and over a creek.

The 111-acre park—featuring meadows and forests—is located 0.4 miles east of downtown Goshen on Arkansas 45 and will be featured in NWA Outdoors in July.

Washington County restaurant inspections identified fly traps in a restaurant’s food prep area; inspectors said the violation is a priority to reduce hazards that cause foodborne illness—steps essential for safe food handling.

Switchfoot Live Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy drinks while catching Switchfoot with support from Fox Royale on their 2025 tour.

Happy Hour Concert with Earl & Them

6-8 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Cost TBD — Enjoy an evening of uplifting live music in a beloved local venue.

Folk Music Workshop: Makin' Progress

1-2:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost info not provided — Explore and update folk songs for modern themes with Simon Flory.

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 2

9 a.m. — Centennial Park — Registration required — Test your skills in a friendly Enduro mountain bike race designed for beginners.

Song Camp 2025

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost varies — A week-long day camp for kids to explore singing and music-making through cultural songs and fun activities.