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Chancellor Robinson announces new scholarship for native Arkansan students
By: Katie Glanton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Last week the Arkansas newsletter hinted about a big announcement that will impact the state and generations of Arkansans. This morning at a reception, the announcement was made about the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. Famous alumnus and Arkansas native, Bobby Bones, hosted the event. Bobby Bones and Chancellor…
Summer camps actively recruiting students outside of Union
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Multiple summer camps were outside the Arkansas Union on Tuesday recruiting students for summer jobs. Camp Ozark and Sky Ranch were talking to students, conducting interviews, and giving information on how students could land a job with them for the summer. Summer camps can be a great opportunity for students to…
Alumni house gives students and faculty convenient option to vote
By: Max Hoener FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House serves as one of Washington County’s early voting locations, giving students and faculty a location to vote on campus. Registered voters in Washington County are able to use this location October 29th and October 30th. The Alumni House aims to keep the…
24 Counties in Arkansas placed under extreme wildfire risk
By: Max Hoener FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Washington County, along with 23 other counties in Arkansas, were placed under “extreme” wildfire risk by the Arkansas Forestry Division. The designation comes after Washington County has not seen any rainfall for over a month. The last day that Fayetteville received any precipitation was September 24, over one…
Hug-A-Highland boosts Siloam Springs with unique experience
By: Paige Edmund FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Siloam Springs website boasts that the city has about 700 small businesses within its city limits, and this is in part due to the roughly 4% growth in population yearly and job opportunity increase of 5.5%. Small businesses are said to be vital to this growth. As…
Revamping the Union: Stairwell renovations underway
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On Monday, October 21, the Arkansas Union’s west-side stairwells will be closed to prepare for renovations. The construction will be done on both the tiered, large stairs closest to the football stadium. Arkansas Student Union Director, Rob Stagni, said, “Signage and cones have been placed at the ground-level…
First-time voting & swing states: The heartbeat and crossroads of the 2024 election
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In the 2024 presidential election, swing states will play a crucial role in determining the outcome, but every state has an impact including Arkansas. Historically, Arkansas is a key battleground state that fluctuates in national voting trends. The political landscape is diverse with urban, city-like areas such as…
Water main break closes lanes on Razorback Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
By: Lauren Burgess FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – From Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 8, two lanes on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (MLK) and Razorback Road will be closed. On the night of October 19, there was a water main break at the intersection of MLK and Razorback. This left a…
Sydney Roulhac and Trayvius Brown crowned Homecoming Queen and King
Photo courtesy of Sydney Roulhac and TrayviusBrown By: Emerson Burris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas celebrated its annual Homecoming festivities with the crowning of Sydney Roulhac and Trayvius Brown as Homecoming Queen and King, recognizing their dedication and contributions to campus life. Sydney Roulhac, a senior, has spent her time at the University…
Zeta Tau Alpha Hosts Pink Pancake event for Breast Cancer Awareness
Photo courtesy of: Kenzie Miller By: Emerson Burris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) –As October comes to a close, Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) is wrapping up its Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives with one final event—Pink Pancake. This Thursday, the sorority will host the event to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer education, a cause at…