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Walton students finding their future
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Walton College of Business students got to meet with potential employers today and explore career paths. The fair took place in Bud Walton Arena and over 150 businesses were in attendance. Walton Ambassador Jaimee Hall said “the goal of the Walton career fair is definitely to walk away…
‘Encanto’ live show coming to Walmart AMP
By: Max Vanderglas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Disney hit ‘Encanto’ live tour is coming to Northwest Arkansas this summer. The platinum-certified Encanto soundtrack held the top ranking album on Billboard 200 album chart for nine-consecutive weeks and will move from the big screen to the live stage at the Walmart AMP on Saturday, July…
Student podcasting and radio at the University of Arkansas
By: Max Vanderglas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas provides its students with many opportunities to get involved with student media on campus. The university provides several campus courses, as well as student run media outlets such as KXUA Radio where students may have their own radio show or podcast, and UATV where…
Tyson launches free education program for employees
By: Will Kennedy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Tyson Foods announced on Monday, April 25, its plan to provide free education to team members starting this summer. The Springdale-based business is offering an opportunity for U.S. team members to get their college degrees — from an associate’s to a master’s — or obtain certificates in literacy…
Rockin’ Baker Academy transforming lives
By: Will Kennedy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Rockin’ Baker Academy, located in north Fayetteville, empowers working-aged individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make positive impacts in the community. The agency creates job readiness programs to teach skills and knowledge that will create confidence for a lifetime. The bakery is a nonprofit that is meant…
Garth Brooks to perform in Razorback Stadium this weekend
By: Emily Fletcher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Garth Brooks is set to perform the first-ever independently scheduled concert at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The number-one-selling artist will perform in Fayetteville for the first time in seven years and will make history at this return by being the only…
Crumbl comes to Rogers, Fayetteville
By: Emily Fletcher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A national gourmet cookie chain will soon serve the Rogers and Fayetteville communities. Bentonville’s Crumbl Cookie Franchise Owner Nicole Trudo plans to soon open a Fayetteville storefront following the grand opening in Rogers, on Friday. The Rogers location is located at 4307 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. and will…
Salvation Army receives renovation
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville location of the Salvation Army is set to double the capacity of its shelter. The $1.2 million renovation will separate the addiction recovery program from the shelter, and expand available bedding from 26 to 28 total beds. The existing family housing center will be converted into two…
“Divine tailwind” drives large-scale food packing event
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In the seven weeks since February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has continued to impact citizens of the country. As millions of Ukrainian residents flee their homeland, food insecurity has become a threat not seen since the likes of World War I and II. As…