AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity & Water Infrastructure: Federal officials warn that malicious hackers have remotely tampered with internet-connected controls at water and wastewater systems in at least seven states, following intelligence assessments that Iran likely targeted Minnesota’s utilities—raising alarms for Arkansas-area critical infrastructure operators. Healthcare Tech Upgrade: Baptist Health Medical Center–El Dorado began using a new Philips MR 5300 MRI, aiming to cut scan times and ease patient claustrophobia while improving diagnostic imaging. Public Health Research: UALR Ph.D. candidate Tope Christopher Falade studies how toxic replies spread through online networks, finding the comment immediately before a response can strongly predict whether a thread turns hostile. STEM Education & Training: NYITCOM at Arkansas State held its White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2030, continuing efforts to grow the physician pipeline in Arkansas and the Delta. Arkansas Leadership in Public Health: UAMS named Wendy N. Nembhard as dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1. Local STEM Community: UA Little Rock’s Shellam Flake Planetarium seat sponsorship program has reached 26 sponsored seats, supporting hands-on science experiences.
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