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Legislation to include EMPOWER students on senior walk
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An Associated Student Government (ASG) senator drafted legislation to allow students with disabilities to place their names on the senior walk. Abby Hisler, an associated student government senator and empower mentor, created the legislation for students involved in the program called EMPOWER. EMPOWER, which is short for Educate, Motivate, Prepare, Opportunity,…
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…
From business books to bowls
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – Graham Gary was a former University of Arkansas student, but decided to trade in a college degree for real world business experience. Gary dropped out of college after his Freshman year, and opened up a smoothie bowl food truck called Bondi Bowls in November of last year. “I…
Buddy Program for Credit
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – Students can now apply to mentor elementary students for 3 credit hours in the fall. Students looking to apply must at least be in their Sophomore year, have a 3.0 minimum GPA and be able to commit 10 hours weekly. Julia Kiefer is the program director, and she…
A familiar face opens Fayetteville tennis courts
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The new University Recreation Tennis Center opened yesterday. The university celebrated opening the courts by bringing in a familiar face. Venus Williams, a seven time grand slam champion, and all-time great tennis player will cut the ribbon to open the new courts. The courts officially opened today to…
U of A brings back summer music camps
By: Maddie Sexton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— The University of Arkansas opens registration for junior and senior high summer band camps. After not hosting camps for two years due to Covid-19, the Community Music School is eager to have campers back on campus. Woodwind, brass, string and percussion students have the option to stay overnight in…
UARK Ukrainian student faces tough choices
By: Christopher Garrett FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Anatolii Nezgoduk, a University of Arkansas foreign exchange student, is having a hard time focusing on his studies. He said it is difficult to have a normal campus life while watching war unfold in his home country, Ukraine. Nezgoduk is an agronomy major at the National University of Life and…
100 Years of Mount Sequoyah
By: Will Kennedy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Mount Sequoyah’s 100th year anniversary takes place in 2023. During the celebration, Sequoyah will celebrate the people who lived and worked there, and much more. Sequoyah was founded in 1922 as a summer retreat, and a faith-based training facility. During the celebration, interviews and videos will be included to…
“50 Years of Title IX” panel hosted by Chancellor’s Commission on Women
U of A Chancellor’s Commission of Women panel, 3/2022.
Coffee fundraiser for Ukrainian family
Local coffee shop owners help with Ukrainian crisis.