Saturday - November 23, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Wednesday October 23, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Accelerating Convenience: Walmart Launches Nationwide Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery, Helping Customers Live Better
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- Walmart issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Retailer first to integrate pharmacy and general merchandise in a single online order, set to bring more convenience to customers in 49 states by 2025. * * * Walmart is doing something new in a way only it can. Today the company announced that it's once again meeting customers at the intersection of convenience and access by expanding delivery offerings - integrating prescription medications and gener  more

UA Little Rock Names Cavanaugh as New Director of School of Criminal Justice
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Michael Cavanaugh Jr., associate professor of criminal justice, as the new director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, bringing a wealth of experience and innovative vision to the role. "I am honored to lead the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology and excited to work with our talented faculty and students," Cavanaugh said. "Our g  more

UAMS Researchers Find Culturally Adapted Pediatric Care Can Help Marshallese Moms Overcome Breastfeeding Barriers
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: Culturally adapted group pediatric care can help Marshallese mothers in the United States overcome barriers to exclusive breastfeeding to improve nutrition and prevent childhood obesity among Marshallese children, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Researchers from the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation cond  more

University of the Ozarks: Molina Named Director of Athletics as Interim Tag Removed
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 23 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: Dr. Sergio L. Molina has been named director of athletics at University of the Ozarks after holding the interim role the past four months, the University announced Tuesday. Molina was named interim athletics director in June after Jimmy Clark transitioned to a new position at the University as major gifts officer for athletics after 17 years as director of athletics. Molina has been an assistant professo  more