Year: 2025

Proposed build-to-rent plan near recently approved Underwood Park in northwest Fayetteville raises questions about who it serves

The proposed area for the re-zoning effort in Fayetteville is highlighted in red. | Image courtesy: City of Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – At their Sept. 16 meeting, Fayetteville City Council members received a request for a planned residential zoning district off North Raven Lane in northwest Fayetteville, right next to the in-development Underwood Park. The…Continue Reading Proposed build-to-rent plan near recently approved Underwood Park in northwest Fayetteville raises questions about who it serves

AI Causes Concern for Engineering Students at the University of Arkansas

Engineer Keith Rogers conducts dynamic stability testing with a prototype vehicle | Photo courtesy: Keith Rogers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Artificial intelligence continues to increase its controversial impact onsociety. In recent years, engineering students at universities, including the University of Arkansas,have been switching majors due to the concern about AI’s impact on their futures. According to…Continue Reading AI Causes Concern for Engineering Students at the University of Arkansas

Beaver Watershed Alliance receives $618K to improve water quality and reduce flooding in NWA

The Beaver Watershed Alliance recently received a more than $618,000 grant to expand its efforts to reduce flooding and protect water quality across Northwest Arkansas. The funding, awarded through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Section 319(h) Grant Program, will provide the nonprofit with funds to complete three nature-based projects. The $349,529 federal grant, along with…Continue Reading Beaver Watershed Alliance receives $618K to improve water quality and reduce flooding in NWA

RWC: A New Club Emerges on the University of Arkansas Campus

A group of runners stand in front of a gazebo.

The local Run With Christ chapter gathers before a group run in Fayetteville. | Courtesy photo. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –At the University of Arkansas campus, students are connecting with their faith not through a church service or a sermon series, but through running. Run With Christ is a new club that has recently emerged to provide…Continue Reading RWC: A New Club Emerges on the University of Arkansas Campus

Your Work Matters to God: An Introspective Look into the Life of Brandon Swoboda

Brandon Swoboda at nonprofit, Workmatters

Brandon Swoboda outside of his office in Rogers. | Photo credit: Caitlyn Shaw ROGERS, Ark. – Brandon Swoboda is among the few men who has pursued passions in almost every job imaginable. Formerly a grocery store worker, junior varsity basketball coach, magazine publisher sales employee, pool cleaner, lawn care worker, pizza shop owner and pastor,…Continue Reading Your Work Matters to God: An Introspective Look into the Life of Brandon Swoboda