Good morning, Fayetteville.

On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 a.m., the city will give free trees and shrubs at Spring Street Parking Garage (221 N School Avenue) and the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on Fayetteville Square.

Residents can receive up to two plants on a first-come, first-served basis with proof of residency.

Fayetteville will celebrate $1 million in improvements today at Bryce Davis Park with a ribbon-cutting from 3-4 p.m. at 1595 N.

Dartmouth Ave as officials highlight new playground shade sails, swing sets, a rebuilt wetland pavilion, enhanced trail lighting, and an upgraded dog park with a wash station.

Pearl's Books will celebrate its 5-year anniversary on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 28 E. Center St. in Fayetteville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Details will be shared on Instagram.)

Trout Fishing in America will kick off its 50th anniversary tour today at 7 p.m. at Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center (495 W.

Dickson St) in Fayetteville with $20 tickets available.

The U of A School of Art announced its free 2026-2027 lecture series that begins Oct.

15 with Draw Down Books; future sessions will feature Alison Bechdel and Robin Wall Kimmerer and are open to U of A students, faculty, staff + the public.

U of A graduate student Rasool Fazeli was selected for the AAPT Master's Scholarship and will receive a $1,000 award with recognition at the association's 2027 meeting in Frisco, Texas.

The University of Arkansas climbed to 99th among public universities in U.S. News and World Report rankings — reflecting gains in graduation rates, research impact, and academic programs — as it advances its 150 Forward Reaching Higher strategic plan.

Margaret Faul will deliver the 2026 Arthur Fry Lecture on Monday, Sept.

28 at 3 p.m. in CHEM 144 (a free event hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry) with a reception following at 4 p.m. in CHEM 105.

Effective Sept. 8, Roxie Xie became the new director of the Global Campus Marketing and Communications Team at U of A to expand access to online and workforce education; she relocated to Fayetteville with her husband, their son, and their rescue dog, marking a homecoming return.

The College of Education and Health Professions has expanded its CALT pathway by partnering with the Nelms Dyslexia Center and the Payne Education Center in Oklahoma.

Educators can use their clinical training to earn a master’s degree in special education more efficiently.

Arkansas baseball’s fall home run derby offered fans a first look at returning hitters like Pompey and Zack Stewart at Baum-Walker Stadium.

The event took place Friday night, and fans can catch future games on Oct. 3, Oct. 17, and Oct. 23—ensuring more chances to see the players in action.