Good morning, Fayetteville.

Transition Programs and Initiatives partnered with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to hold the annual Welcome Weeks Blood Drive and is aiming for 100 donations.

Donors may walk in or schedule appointments to give blood and help save lives—each donation offers hope to patients in need.

Local shops in Fayetteville experienced a busy move-in weekend as more than 34,000 students returned to U of A today, driving higher sales in downtown stores.

Business owners say the boost signals a bustling fall season — families and students filling local shops.

Fayetteville Police arrested Joseph Floyd—who allegedly robbed the David’s Bridal store at 3855 N Mall Ave. on Aug.

14—and booked him into Washington County Jail on Aug. 15 with a $50,000 bond.

Freshman Andrea Sikora and Katie Tucker won the Golden Cardinal search during A-Week when they found the three-pound metal cardinal hidden in the brush at the bottom of the Garland Parking Garage—an hour after the third clue was posted.

University Libraries are hosting the free Razorback Researcher seminar series to teach library basics, citation tools, and effective resource searches in virtual, in-person and hybrid formats.

Previous sessions have been held and upcoming ones will run from Aug. 19 to Sept. 2 at MULN 439 — on Zoom.

Professor John Folan of the Fay Jones School was elevated to the College of Fellows by the American Institute of Architects for 2025, marking the highest honor in architecture.

He received the award during the investiture ceremony on June 5 — a key event at the AIA Conference in Boston — which recognized his decades of work in sustainable design and education.

Andi Asnayanti, a doctoral alumna of the Cell and Molecular Biology Program, won the 2025 Alltech Student Research Manuscript Award at the Poultry Science Association conference in Raleigh, NC — her research focused on bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis in broiler chickens. She completed her doctoral work at U of A and returned to Indonesia to prepare for her next career step.

The University of Arkansas will offer mentoring workshops for faculty and postdocs that include a Bridge Program for new faculty and an eight-session series to sharpen graduate student guidance.

Faculty nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award and proposals for departmental mentoring excellence are now open with submissions due by Feb. 28—selections will be announced during Faculty Appreciation Week.

Concert with Clipse & Earthgang

8:00 – 9:30 PM — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy a night of great music with Clipse and Earthgang while sipping on your favorite drinks.

Marshall Tucker Band Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy southern rock legends live while sipping your favorite drinks.

2000s Nostalgia Party

8-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket purchase required — Relive the unforgettable 2000s with hits from Britney Spears and Eminem while embracing Y2K fashion.

Funk Factory Live

8:30-10 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Ages 18+ — Fayetteville legends Funk Factory bring their signature funk R&B vibes to the mainstage.

Sundays on the Square

12-4 p.m. — Square Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate back-to-school season with performances, food trucks, and a community bike ride.

AJJ Concert

7-10 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets available at the door — Enjoy great music from AJJ along with drinks in a vibrant atmosphere.

NWA TechFest - Monthly Meetup

6-9 p.m. — GOAT Lab Brewery — Free drinks — Engage in STEM conversations and presentations with local professionals.

The Pod Circle

6-7 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Network with fellow podcasters and share insights while enjoying an hour of collaboration.

Niko Moon Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — $20 all-in tickets — Celebrate the venue renaming with an exciting performance by Niko Moon and Brooke Lee.

Railyard Live Concert Series: Reggae Fest Featuring Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion

7-10 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Ticket info not provided — Experience the unique reggae fusion sounds of Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion with captivating rhythms and powerful vocals.