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NYITCOM-Arkansas Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Maternal Health Initiative

NYITCOM-Arkansas will use the grant to extend its clinical services focused on rural maternal healthcare access.

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A Passion for Games, a Vision for Business

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences student Cody Ortiz helps his father run a florist shop, an endeavor that inspired him to become an entrepreneur, too.

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Intern Insight: Brandon Vasquez

This summer, architecture student Brandon Vasquez interned with Gensler, a globally recognized architecture, design, and planning firm.

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News 12

Psychiatrist Advises on Back-to-School Season

Director of the Center for Behavioral Health shares tips on overcoming the end-of-summer blues.

Men’s Journal

Canned Veggies are Healthy, Too

Nutrition expert comments on the benefits of consuming canned vegetables.

Money

AI Chatbots May Be Increasing Your Grocery Bill

Consumer marketing expert shares how grocery AI chatbots may be inflating customers’ grocery bills.

Magazine

Spring/Summer 2026

Robust Research

Studies by three Ph.D. students may improve disaster response, recovery after muscle and bone injuries, and anti-cancer therapies.

Expert Insights

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Helping Children Manage Back-to-School Anxiety

Cognitive neuroscientist Robert Alexander, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and wellness, reminds parents to know the signs of potential anxiety in children as the new school year approaches.

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Supporting Children with Autism

For Autism Acceptance Month, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Alexander Lopez, J.D., OT/L, shares practical guidance to help parents better understand how to support children on the spectrum.

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Physician Responds to CDC Vaccine Schedule Changes

Family medicine physician Shane Speights, D.O., site dean for NYITCOM-Arkansas, weighs in on the new recommendations.

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Winter Weather Safety 101

Shane Speights, D.O., site dean at NYITCOM-Arkansas, shares tips to stay warm, dry, and safe during the cold months.

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Brands Must Balance AI and Authenticity

As consumer behavior expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., explains, in 2026, marketers leveraging AI must remember to prioritize genuine connections and transparency.

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What to Know About This Year’s Flu

As health officials brace for another active flu season, NYITCOM-Arkansas infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., shares what to expect and how to stay well.

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