March 17, 2026 – Attorney General Tim Griffin joined Hendrix College leaders and students Tuesday for a press conference and training session as part of the state’s One Pill Can Kill initiative, a program designed to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills.
Griffin, a member of the Hendrix Class of 1990, returned to campus to highlight the growing risks associated with illicit opioids and to provide students with practical tools to recognize and respond to potential overdoses.
The visit began with a press conference in the lobby of the Windgate Museum of Art, followed by a student training session in Worsham Hall where participants learned about fentanyl awareness, overdose response, and harm prevention strategies.
As part of the initiative, the Office of the Attorney General provides Fentanyl Harm Prevention Kits to participating campuses. Each kit includes a fentanyl test strip, gloves, a safe drug disposal bag, and a pill identification card to help individuals determine whether a drug may be counterfeit.
Hendrix President Dr. Karen Petersen said bringing the initiative to campus reflects the College’s commitment to preparing students to care for one another and their communities.
“Educating students about the dangers of fentanyl and other illicit opioids is an important step in protecting lives,” said Petersen. “We are grateful to welcome Attorney General Griffin back to campus and are thankful for his leadership in bringing this initiative to colleges across Arkansas. Programs like this give our students the knowledge and practical tools they need to recognize danger, respond in an emergency, and look out for one another.”
Griffin said college campuses are an important part of the state’s efforts to combat the growing threat of fentanyl.
“Fentanyl continues to pose a serious danger to communities across Arkansas, and education is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent tragedy,” said Attorney General Griffin. “Through the One Pill Can Kill initiative, we are working to ensure students understand the risks associated with counterfeit pills and have access to resources that can help save lives. I am especially proud to bring this program to my alma mater and partner with Hendrix in this important effort.”
The One Pill Can Kill initiative focuses on educating college students about the prevalence of fentanyl in counterfeit pills and providing resources that help prevent accidental overdoses.
More information about the initiative and fentanyl awareness resources is available through the Office of the Arkansas Attorney General.
About Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin was sworn in as the 57th Attorney General of Arkansas in January 2023 after serving as the state’s 20th Lieutenant Governor from 2015 to 2023 and representing Arkansas’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. A graduate of Hendrix College, Griffin leads statewide efforts to protect consumers, uphold the law, and promote public safety, including the One Pill Can Kill initiative, which educates Arkansans about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills. He lives in Little Rock with his wife and their three children.
About Hendrix College
Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 45 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges and celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” –Hendrix College Statement of Purpose