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UofA freshman class enters with record GPA
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The UofA freshman class is entering with a record 3.87 average grade point average. “This year’s freshman class is the largest and most academically accomplished group of incoming students in our history,” Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment and dean of admission, said in a release. The incoming…
U of A Moves Up a Spot in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
By: Carley Hutchison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas moved up one spot for public institutions in the latest version of U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The U of A has been ranked among the nation’s top 100 public universities for the past two years. From rank 103 in 2024…
Former UofA professor inducted into Arkansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame
By: Haley Fredricking FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Former University of Arkansas professor Dr. Larry Foley was inducted into the Arkansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Foley was one of five broadcasters inducted this year, honoring his impact through decades of work in Arkansas broadcasting and journalism. Throughout his career, Foley has made an impact across Arkansas…
University responds to growth with new buildings
By: Haley Frederking FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas is expanding its campus with new residence halls and an academic building. Two new Maple Hill residence halls and Dillard Hall are set to provide students with more housing, classroom space and resources. Maple Hill Central and Maple Hill North will be located…
Sam M. Walton College of Business turns 100
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The UofA’s Sam M. Walton College of Business is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Dean Brent Williams outlined a plan for the future of the college with the goal of bringing education, research and industry closer and said that as business changes with new technologies such as artificial…
Transit and Parking services unveils new changes ahead of school year
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Razorback Transit and Parking Services has made changes ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Route 27, added August 1, is a new bus route that runs through College Avenue and has stops at the Northwest Arkansas Mall and Harmon Parking Garage. It was previously operated by Ozark Regional…
UofA sees record graduation rates
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas set a new record for graduation rates this school year. The six year graduation rate is above 73.07%, a 2.17 percentage point increase from the record 70.9% set in fall 2025. The four year graduation rate also set a record high above 62%. The…
Razorback Stadium hosts 9/11 memorial stair climb
By: Noah Nolder and Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)– On September 11, people such as Fayetteville High School’s wrestling team climbed 100 flights of stairs at Razorback Stadium in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when four planes were hijacked by terrorists, including two that crashed into the Twin Towers. “It’s just a time…
University of Arkansas implements Microsoft Passkey
By: Ava Price-Gentry FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas has implemented a new cybersecurity measure for students and staff. The initiative requires a switch to Microsoft Passkey for account sign-ins to prevent phishing and account compromise, Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Data Jannette Akridge and Process Innovation Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs…
Associated Student Government Fall Senate Vacancy Election voting now open
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Voting has opened for the Associated Student Government (ASG) fall senate vacancy election. Until September 10 at noon students can vote for up to 25 candidates to serve in the ASG Senate. According to an email sent by ASG Senate Chair Luis Maya, election violation complaints and expenditure…