Spotlight on the University of Arkansas

News media around the nation and world reported the following stories about the University of Arkansas during the past week.

National and International

  • National Geographic News included quotes from anthropology professor Lucas Delezene regarding his work on verifying a new hominid species discovered in South Africa.
  • Fast Company interviewed psychology professor Jeffrey Lohr about stress in the workplace and how anxiousness of one person can have detrimental effects on other workers.
  • (e)Science News picked up the news story about a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to the U of A to lead an interdisciplinary team of educators who will train and certify Arkansas school teachers in computer science education.
  • Space Coast Daily reported on a grant from NASA to prepare an experiment for a miniaturized satellite mission as part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program. Professor Larry Roe is also a co-investigator in the project.
  • The Wall Street Journal interviewed coach Brett Bielema about a virtual-reality headset that recruits can use to experience in-game situations that Arkansas players are facing. Arkansas is one of seven college teams working with Strivr, a California-based company that created the system.
  • Outside magazine and Men's Fitness interviewed professor Stavros Kavouras for separate stories about how people can stay properly hydrated during the late summer workouts.

Local and State

  • The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette included stories about a new academic exchange between the university and China, a story about the university's rise in the U.S. News rankings, a report on low gasoline prices quoting economist Kathy Deck as well as another story quoting Deck about the economic impact of Razorback games in the fall.

Contacts

Charlie Alison, executive editor
University Relations
479-575-6731, calison@uark.edu

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