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UATV Special Report: U of A Title IX process under investigation
FAYETTEVILLE Ark.– The University of Arkansas is under federal investigation after a student filed complaints with the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights in April. In a letter to Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz on April 21, the Office of Civil Rights said that it received two complaints against the University. The first complaint was filed June 6, 2015.…
UATV Special Report: Title IX Complainant Speaks Out
A federal investigation has been opened against the University of Arkansas regarding the way it handled three Title IX cases in 2015 and one of the complaintants is stepping forward for the first time since the investigation started. Kayla Kimball appeared on camera Wednesday to talk about her experience with the Title IX system at…
Wambach Talk is Still On at U of A — Even After DUI Arrest
The University of Arkansas student-sponsored Distinguished Lecture Series committee doesn’t plan to cancel an upcoming appearance by soccer legend Abby Wambach. Her talk, in the format of a moderated question-and-answer session, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 18 in Bud Walton Arena. The event is free and open to the public, and no tickets…
Journalism Professor to Deliver Roy Reed Lecture
Hoyt Purvis, former press secretary to Sen. J.W. Fulbright and longtime University of Arkansas professor of journalism and international relations, will deliver the annual Roy Reed Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, in the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. The lecture is free and open to the public. The Roy Reed Lecture Series was…
Off Campus Connections Recognized for Adult Learners Program from NASPA
At the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators annual conference Off Campus Connections was awarded recognition for Outstanding Undergraduate Adult Learner Program. The award recognizes “an outstanding entity/program within a higher education institution that provides exceptional support — characterized by a collection of creative methods — to undergraduate adult learners.” Nominees and award recipients must break…
ASG Presidential Hopeful Profile: Davis Trice
Davis Trice is a Fayetteville native who has been involved with ASG since his Freshman year. He said if he is elected, he wants to raise awareness about student debt. While serving on former ASG President Daniel McFarland’s cabinet, he raised money for the UA Cares fund. Trice also said he wants to promote philanthropy…
ASG Presidential Hopeful Profile: Alex Flemister
Alex Flemister is a two year member of the ASG Senate. He has also served with the Razorback Action Group where he works with State Legislators to promote student issues. If he is elected, he said he wants to bring a common application so that anyone across the country can easily apply to the University…
ASG Presidential Hopeful Profile: Connor Flocks
As a Freshman, Connor Flocks worked with the Associated Student Government. His Sophomore year, he worked on Daniel McFarland’s Executive Cabinet as his assistant. He said he learned what it takes to be Student Body President. Now, Flocks works in leadership positions in various areas of the campus. His team’s main initiatives: improved commuter parking…
ASG Presidential Hopeful Profile: Jace Motley
Jace Motley is the current chairman of the ASG Senate. After losing almost sixty pounds this summer, he said if he is elected, he will promote health in the dining halls and at the HPER. He said he believes that his experience puts him ahead of the other candidates. He also said he wants to…
Divers Set For Zone D Championships
Arkansas divers will compete at the NCAA Zone D Diving Championships March 7-9 at Texas A&M’s Student Recreation Center Natatorium in College Station, Texas. The NCAA Zone D Championships is one of five meets across the nation, serving as a qualifier for the 2016 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships March 16-19 at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic…