The Press Shop: Where Messages From One Speaker Reach Three Million Arkansans

The Press Shop: Where Messages From One Speaker Reach Three Million Arkansans

In March of 2020, I was glued to the television as I watched Governor Hutchinson deliver daily news conferences on COVID-related updates and school closings. Fast forward almost a year and a half, and I had the privilege of serving as an intern in the department of his office that puts on those press conferences, giving me firsthand insight into the behind-the-scenes aspects of how the Governor communicates crucial information to a state of over 3 million people.

Agriculture Student Takes on Internship at the State Capitol

Agriculture Student Takes on Internship at the State Capitol

Every morning I would arrive at the Capitol full of so many emotions: the anticipation of upcoming meetings with state leaders, the gratification from research conducted for the benefit of the state and the joy of getting to know fellow interns and staff … I enjoyed every day that I was able to help the state of Arkansas under Governor Asa Hutchinson’s administration.

Writer’s Block Work-Arounds

Writer’s Block Work-Arounds

Chelsea Hodge, Honors College director of grants and research innovation, shares her best tips for combating every writer’s greatest nemesis: writer’s block.