Arkansas AI & Health Training: UA Little Rock’s College of Business, Health, and Human Services won nearly $3M from the U.S. Department of Education to build an interprofessional AI simulation center (PRISM) for immersive, hands-on practice before internships and clinical work. Energy & Grid Tech: The DOE’s SPARK program is funding $1.9B in grid upgrades across 31 projects in 26 states, aiming to add 23 GW of capacity and cut congestion using transmission reconductoring and grid-enhancing tech. Lithium Supply Chain: Smackover Lithium amended its Trafigura offtake deal, adding an option to supply up to 4,000 more metric tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year—raising the max to 12,000—while keeping pricing terms confidential. Retail Tech Privacy: Walmart says its digital shelf labels won’t use personal data (like income or shopping history) to set prices, responding to customer and regulator concerns. Education Policy Watch: Arkansas is among states getting low marks on sex education content from SIECUS, while Arkansas’ LEARNS community-service graduation requirement continues to roll out for high school seniors. STEM in the Classroom: Arkansas Colleges of Health Education leadership updates and ARCOM/ACHE training milestones highlight ongoing growth in healthcare education and research capacity.