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U of A Family of the Year applications now open
By: Harper Buck FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas invites students to apply for the 2024 Family of the Year award. Students can nominate their family or another student’s family by submitting an application through Hogsync by noon on Friday, Aug. 30. All U of A students enrolled for the fall 2024 semester…
Reported structure fire at Humphreys Hall turns out to be a false alarm
By: Joshua Wisel FAYETTEVILLE, ARK (UATV)- Around 11:02 a.m. Labor Day morning the Fayetteville Fire Department was dispatched to a “structure fire” call, at Humphreys Hall on campus of the University of Arkansas. Students were temporarily evacuated while crews investigated the scene which reportedly took place in the laundry room on the basement floor. The…
The VAC’s Make A Difference Day approaches
By: Maddy Dean FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas’ Volunteer Action Center is preparing for their 2024 Make A Difference Day. Make A Difference Day will occur throughout the day on Sep. 21, starting at 9 a.m. The event is back for its third year after not being held since 2019. Make a…
University of Arkansas entomology department hits the road
By: Gigi Kraemer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Donors from five different states came together to raise over $6,800 to help the University of Arkansas’ Department of Entomology put the finishing touch on its mobile entomology classroom. Austin Jones, Ph.D., ENPL Instructor, Director of Undergraduate Education, and Outreach Coordinator has been working on the entomology roadshow…
UARK VS AR PINE BLUFF FORECAST (8/29/2024)
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK- It’s finally gameday for Razorback fans across the state! If you’re headed down today to Little Rock to see the game this evening, I have the latest forecast for you so you can prepare for the afternoon and evening ahead! If you’re planning on going to the game or tailgating in Little Rock…
Applications open for multiple ASG positions
By: Max Hoener FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Applications for Associated Student Government’s Freshman Leadership Forum and Fall Senate Vacancy Elections opened early Friday morning. Freshman Leadership Forum is the branch of ASG dedicated to providing select freshmen an opportunity to engage in professional development to set them up for leadership positions both inside and outside…
Start of the week weather update (8/26/2024)
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK- Good day Northwest Arkansas! It’s a new week, but the weather for the time being continues to remain the same with hot and humid conditions continuing. For today (Monday) highs are expected in the lower to mid 90s in Northwest Arkansas, with dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s. Heat lasts but not…
U of A student hit by a train
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- A student enrolled at the University of Arkansas was hit by a train and found dead on Friday, August 16th, according to Fayetteville Police. Twenty-year-old Colin Wilhoit, from Bentonville, was enrolled in the Walton College of Business according to Director of Media Relations and Core Communications John Thomas. According…
Food Allergies on Campus
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Dining halls on campus have made finding a meal harder for some students on campus. Some dietary restrictions on campus are not being met or are becoming hard to find with limited options. The University of Arkansas requires all students living on the campus to purchase a…
The university celebrates Eid al-Fitr
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Multicultural Center held an event to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the holiest month for Muslims. During this month, observers fast from sunrise to sunset in an attempt to get…