AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUAMS Leadership: UAMS promoted interim dean Dr. Ronald Robertson to permanent dean of the College of Medicine, effective immediately, as the school continues expanding its health-care mission in Arkansas. AI & Health Education: UA Monticello students earned third place at an AI Hackathon/HealthTech Startup Week in Little Rock, using AI tools to tackle real-world health challenges with support from NVIDIA and Google. STEM in Agriculture: The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture hosted a Native and Hybrid Grape Field Day in southwest Little Rock, sharing research and practical vineyard lessons for Arkansas growers. Public Health & Safety: Federal authorities warned that cyberattacks on water systems are a growing risk, including remote tampering with internet-connected control equipment that can disrupt pressure and cause flooding. Tech Policy & Ethics: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle renewed criticism of AI “nudification” apps, praising Minnesota’s ban and targeting Big Tech’s pushback on child-safety rules. Infrastructure Tech: Oklahoma adopted ProStar’s PointMan mapping platform to improve how underground utilities are managed in state rights-of-way. Healthcare Tech Upgrade: Baptist Health Medical Center–El Dorado is rolling out a new Philips MRI system aimed at faster, more comfortable scans for patients.
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