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Arkansas Press Women to Host Fall Conference on ‘Resilient Storytelling for a New Era’ Featuring Pulitzer-Winning Editor Ziva Branstetter, Route 66 Panel
Arkansas Press Women (APW) will hold its fall conference on Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing together journalists, public relations specialists, authors, and student communicators from across the region for a day of professional development and mentorship.
2026 APW Fall Conference: Resilient Storytelling for a New Era
Conference Schedule 8:30-9 a.m. | Registration & Networking9-9:15 a.m. | Welcome RemarksSpeaker: NFPW President Debbie Miller 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Route 66: Still Getting Our Kicks in 2026 Speakers: Cora Scott, Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement...
APW New Board Member Spotlight: Patrina Robinson
Arkansas Press Women is pleased to spotlight Patrina Robinson, a retired communications professional and longtime community advocate whose 29 years of service to the state of Arkansas reflect her dedication to public service, community engagement, and helping others. She is now serving as Arkansas Press Women’s new secretary.
Arkansas Press Women Members Recognized and Serve in Leadership Roles at 2026 NFPW Conference
Arkansas Press Women members made their mark at the 2026 National Federation of Press Women Conference in Ellicott City, Maryland, earning national recognition for their professional work while contributing to the organization through leadership, service and professional development.
Arkansas Press Women Members Take Home 41 NFPW Awards
Arkansas Press Women members took home 41 awards from the National Federation of Press Women banquet on Sept. 26, in Ellicott City, Maryland where communicators from throughout the United States were honored at the conference. Nearly 2,000 entries were submitted in...
Arkansas Press Women Selected for 2026 CALS Community History Seminar
Arkansas Press Women (APW) has been selected as one of the organizations participating in the 2026 Community History Seminar hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), joining a cohort of community organizations committed to preserving and sharing Arkansas’s rich history.
APW New Member Spotlight: Sonny Rhodes
Arkansas Press Women is pleased to spotlight Sonny Rhodes, a longtime journalist, educator, and community leader who recently joined the APW Board as its historian.
NFPW Webinar Explores How to Launch and Grow a Successful Freelance Communications Business
Whether you’re considering freelancing as a full-time career or looking to supplement your current work, the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) will offer practical advice during its next Virtual Professional Development Series webinar at noon on Oct. 14.
APW names winners of 2026 Communications Contest
Ya!Mule Wordsmiths’ Hebda receives 5th straight Sweepstakes Award Arkansas Press Women announced winners of its annual Professional Communications Contest at an awards luncheon Saturday at Central Baptist College in Conway. Work produced in a variety of communications...
National Federation of Press Women Announces 2026 Communications Conference in Ellicott City, Maryland
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years since the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) will explore the enduring power of words — and the future of media.NFPW’s 2026 Communications Conference, themed...