Good morning, Fayetteville.

A $1 million gift from alumni Bob and Becky Alexander funds a planning effort for the University Museum’s future through a 32-week feasibility study led by Lord Cultural Resources, and the museum will host an open house on Aug.

15 from 6 to 8 p.m. for campus and community input.

Under a new payroll schedule, nine-month faculty and graduate assistants will receive an extra paycheck in mid-August, starting with those returning Aug.

14 for work from Aug. 10-14. No action is required as the university continues semi-monthly pay until the final paycheck for work May 1-9, 2027.

U of A has released a Welcome Back Guide that details campus resources and key fall events including A-Week starting today, a pep rally on Aug.

16, HillFest on Aug. 17, and Welcome Week events from Aug. 19 to 28 to help students plan for success.

U of A professor Qinghua Li received a $750,000 DOE award to create AI tools that defend power grid operations — his project, part of the Genesis Mission, partners with Brookhaven and SMU and will support student training.

Melissa Mitchell and fellow homeschool families in Northwest Arkansas now benefit from state Educational Freedom Accounts that pay for tuition, curriculum and extracurricular classes.

The program offers $7,208 per student for 2026-27 (up from last year) despite delays in reimbursements.

Colleen Whitman, online student support manager at the U of A Global Campus, was named Global Campus Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year after receiving both awards at the July staff meeting.

She plans to continue expanding support for online learners by improving processes across departments.

Officials at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are reviewing drain tile setback rules to protect Prairie wetlands that produce mallards for duck hunting.

The pilot program will address landowner concerns and help ensure these critical habitats remain healthy + productive.

The Razorbacks practiced Sunday in 100+ degree heat near Walker Pavilion where the defensive backs—cornerbacks Johnson + Lewis, safeties Harrison and Mitchell, and Khmori House—remained unified and sharp.

The team will hold practice today at 3 p.m.

Former Razorback pitcher Hagen Smith earned a win in his MLB debut when the White Sox rallied with Colson Montgomery's 26th home run to secure a 5-3 victory after a rain delay on Sunday, boosting Chicago's AL Central lead.