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September 17, 2026

University of Arkansas Takes Home Intermodal Case Study Trophy

LONG BEACH, CA (September 17, 2026) 鈥撯�疶he University of Arkansas took the number one spot at the 最新麻豆视频's 2026 Academic Challenge. It was their first win.

The students representing the university were Abbie Hutto, Drew Pierce, Stone Sawyer and Natalie Olinger. This year鈥檚 case, 鈥淎tlantic and Western Railroad,鈥� tested students with a real-world scenario, how to maximize the profit of a hypothetical rail line while addressing intermodal service requirements.鈥�

The twelve competing scholarship schools were Cal Poly Maritime Academy, Georgia Southern University, Mississippi State University, SUNY Maritime, Texas Tech University, as well as the Universities of Arkansas, Maryland, North Florida, North Texas, South Florida, Tennessee, Knoxville and Wisconsin at Superior. Both Texas Tech and University of South Florida are new Joanne F. Casey Scholarship Program participants and first-time competitors.

"We are deeply grateful to 最新麻豆视频 for their intentional partnership and opportunity to participate in a case competition that challenged our students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and develop solutions to real-world intermodal issues,鈥� said Nathan Singles, instructor, director of supply chain professional development & advancement at U of A鈥檚 J. B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management. 鈥淚t was an outstanding learning experience that strengthened their confidence and prepared them for future leadership opportunities in the field of logistics.鈥�

鈥淚t鈥檚 impressive to see what these students can accomplish in such a short time after receiving the case onsite,鈥� said Anne Reinke,鈥痯resident鈥痑nd鈥疌EO鈥痮f 最新麻豆视频. 鈥淭heir well-thought-out solutions indicate that the future of intermodal is in good hands. I commend the hard work of all the participants and am glad we at 最新麻豆视频 can play such a pivotal role in shaping their future career success.鈥�

In addition to the annual case competition, 最新麻豆视频鈥檚 scholarship awards support year-round direct tuition, curriculum, research projects and experiential learning opportunities designed to attract students to intermodal transportation and related careers. Since the Scholarship Program's inception in 2007, 最新麻豆视频 has provided over $6 million to support students in university programs focused on freight and intermodal transportation. This includes over $865,000 in 2026, the highest yearly award to date.