Education Results: Arkansas LEARNS’ ATLAS testing is showing gains statewide, with tutoring and literacy coaching tied to the Science of Reading and higher teacher pay helping drive improved performance across grades and subjects. Public Health & Food Allergy: A CDC study finds alpha-gal syndrome antibodies in about a quarter of blood samples from higher-risk states, with Arkansas at the top (31%), linking Lone Star tick exposure to possible red-meat allergy risk. Agriculture & Insects: U of Arkansas researchers are studying tiny “no-see-ums” (no-see-ums/punkies) and how their biting habits and insect-borne disease potential affect livestock and wildlife. Energy Workforce: The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association launched its “Power Players” scholarship and leadership program for high school students, adding energy awareness and workforce development. Local Tech/Business: Fayetteville’s housing is growing, but a new assessment flags affordability and bedroom-size mismatches; meanwhile, Fayetteville-based Acres.com joined a homebuilders savings program. Higher Ed: UALR and other Arkansas universities saw international student declines in 2024–25, tied to shifting visa rules and screenings. Community STEM Events: UAPB earned national recognition for preparing future educators to teach reading, and the school’s graduate teams also earned honors at recent research conferences.