AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHigher Ed Outcomes (Washington County): University of Arkansas’ six-year bachelor’s completion rate for Asian students (2018 cohort) hit 75.8% by 2024, topping the statewide 71.8%. Higher Ed Outcomes (Pope County): Arkansas Tech’s six-year completion rate for Black/African American students (2018 cohort) was 15.3% by 2024, far below the statewide 31%. Higher Ed Outcomes (Drew County): At UA–Monticello, white students’ six-year completion rate (2018 cohort) was 41% by 2024, also below the statewide 58.7%. Maternal Health & Training (Fort Smith): Arkansas Colleges of Health Education expanded classroom hydroponics, training 21 teachers to bring tower gardens into schools. Maternal Health (Statewide): UAMS researchers say Arkansas’ doula workforce is growing fast, with policy and alliance-building aimed at better birth outcomes. Food Science (Beef): Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers are using AI and DNA data to find bacteria linked to how long beef stays bright red. Lithium Innovation: Arkansas launches the fourth Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator cohort, touring Magnolia, Little Rock, and Northwest Arkansas through September. Privacy & Surveillance: Arkansas communities including Centerton, Farmington, Greers Ferry, Mayflower, Pea Ridge, and Searcy voted to end Flock license-plate camera use amid privacy concerns.
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