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University of Arkansas partners with local organization to give bikes to international students
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas partners with one local organization to donate bikes to international students. The partnership between the U of A and nonprofit organization Pedal it Forward works to give international students a restored used bike, helmet and bike lock. Under the partnership, nearly 70 bikes have…
ASG Run-Off Elections
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Associated Student Government (ASG) is holding run-off elections this week for their President, Treasurer, and Secretary. ASG Chief of Justice Anna Roach said that election runoffs happen when there is not a majority vote. “This week is actually the run-off election. Last week we had the general election where…
Pat Walker Health Center raises awareness for students who struggle with eating disorders
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- According to the National Eating Disorder Association, research shows that 15% of female and 7% of male college students struggle with an eating disorder in the United States. Pat Walker Health Center has an eating disorder treatment team to combat this issue for students at the University of Arkansas.…
Registered student organization raising awareness on sexual assault
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The registered student organization, “It’s On Us” is raising awareness on sexual assault. The RSO held a tabling event outside of the student union. Teal ribbons and flyers were passed out to students as they passed by. Molly Kline, the president of It’s On Us, said the organization…
U of A’s Associated Student Government holds candidate debates
By: Lakyra Banks Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The Associated Student Government Judiciary is hosting a series of debates between candidates for student body executive offices. The debates began Monday, February 27th at Old Main’s Giffels Auditorium. Tonight’s debate will be held at Hillside Auditorium. The debate on Wednesday will be held at 6:30 p.m. in…
U of A’s National Pan-Hellenic Council hosting presentation for high school students
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Members of the University of Arkansas’ National Pan-Hellenic Council are hosting a presentation for local high school students. The “Greek Stroll” will take place at Fayetteville High School as part of the school’s final Black History Month event. The presentation will focus on highlighting the history of African-American…
Beat Big Blue Blood Drive tomorrow
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Beat Big Blue Blood Drive will occur tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will continue through March 3rd across campus. University of Arkansas junior Gary Jackson knows how much a blood drive can impact someone’s life. Jackson’s dad received multiple blood transfusions and was able…
Center for Arkansas Farm Events Return
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Bank is returning to host events in March. The events will occur following the beginning of the 2023 Farm School Apprenticeship programs. The Farm School and Apprenticeship program is a hands-on learning program. “It is a second career…
New Chair of Department of Music named
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Earlier this semester, Dr. Lia Uribe was named the new chair of the Department of Music. Since Uribe joined the University of Arkansas, she has spent time as an assistant professor, director of undergraduate studies, and associate chair. Uribe is now the second woman to take the position…
U of A Panhellenic highlights education in February
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council raised a new record of Children’s books for elementary schools in the area. The Arkansas council joined the National Panhellenic Conference sororities in February to celebrate scholarship honors. The Month of the Scholar honors the core values of scholarship in all College…