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Pryor Center’s John C. Davis Releases New Book on Historic Partisan Shift in Arkansas
John C. Davis, executive director of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History and teaching associate professor of political science, has published a new book on the historic partisan shift in Arkansas, From Blue to Red: The Rise of the...

Study Finds Pronghorn Population Declining Due to Human Development
Global species diversity is in decline almost everywhere, largely due to human-driven development and resource use. Typically, conservation efforts have targeted the most endangered species, which can lead to some tough choices on how to balance limited resources. But...

AI Outperforms Humans in Standardized Tests of Creative Potential
Score another one for artificial intelligence. In a recent study, 151 human participants were pitted against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent thinking, which is considered to be an indicator of creative thought. Divergent thinking is...

Brian E. Raines Named Dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
Brian E. Raines has been appointed as the dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 30, 2024. Raines will succeed interim dean Kathryn Sloan, who will return to the Fulbright College faculty as professor of history. "I'm pleased to appoint Dr....

Internships: Get a Jump Start on Creating a Successful Career Story
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our series highlighting the importance of internships, and the incredible positive impact they can make for our Fulbright College students. Stay tuned for more soon! In the meantime, you can also explore our Career Connections...