
Ozarks At Large


Patricia Limerick has studied, taught and written about the American West’s relationship with extractive industries. She was on the University of Arkansas campus to speak as part of the Hartmann Hotz Lecture Series.
Michael Vinson Williams’ book Medgar Evers: Mississippi Martyr studies the civil rights leader and the civil rights movement. The book was published by the University of Arkansas Press.
You can read more from Meredith Martin Moats at her blog
The Walton Arts Center’s expansion plans for its Fayetteville campus continue to move forward after a city commission pledged several hundred thousand dollars to the project, with the possibility for more money at a later date.
The Arkansas General Assembly moves forward with a controversial voter ID bill, education and education supporters rally against a proposal that would shift money from the state's general fund into highway construction, and Arkansas' U.S. Senate contingent speaks out about efforts to pass a federal budget.


For the Ford Foundation and the University of Arkansas, this winter marked the end of a long relationship that brought more than 500 international fellows to campus.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, October 7, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks…an algae with a funny nickname…didymo…has been found in the White River watershed. The plan to keep it form spreading has been put in motion. And writing a book through facilitated communication: Holly Fields explains how her non-verbal daughter, Stephanie R. Marks, wrote the book "Paula’s Journal: Surviving Autism."
Wayne Bell returns to our studio to preview the winter television schedule. Favorites like Downton Abbey return and several new shows are seeking the coveted buzz of critics and viewers.
"Downton Abbey Theme" by John Lunn
Adams Collins brought his vibraphone, four great musician friends and his new CD to our studio for conversation and a live performance. He’ll play a CD release party Thursday night at Scarpino’s on West Avenue in downtown Fayetteville.
The newest member of Arkansas's Congressional delegation justifies his opposition to President Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense. A former Arkansas Congressman announces his intentions to run for governor in 2014. And the current governor urges more Arkansans to become organ donors.
“Peace Meal” by Mucca Pazza
Mitchell Communications Group announced late last week that it had been acquired by Dentsu, a 111-year-old firm founded in Japan with headquarters in Tokyo and New York City. Just a few hours after the announcement Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talked to Elise Mitchell, the founder and CEO of Mitchell Communications.
A new program in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas aims to address teacher shortages in Arkansas schools by placing fellows in classrooms as early as fall 2013. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with the program's director Benton Brown and faculty director Gary Ritter.
“Rural Life” by Pat Kirtley