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2025 Top Young Alumni Award recipient
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Top Young Alumni Award honors outstanding accomplishments in career, public service, and volunteer efforts to the University of Arkansas. This years recipient, Jonathon Modica, received the award during this years football Homecoming game. Modica graduated from the university in 2007 with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism.…
A Safer Swap: U of A students turn fear into innovation
By: Riley Click FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — What started as a simple idea between two University of Arkansas students has now become a campus-wide movement for safety and innovation. Swaply, a student-only resale app, is helping students buy, sell and rent items without the risks that come with traditional online marketplaces. For founder Walter Sarmiento,…
University of Arkansas works to improve accessibility across campus
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas is working to improve accessibility and inclusion across campus. Some areas remain challenging for people with mobility issues because of steep hills and older buildings. Gladson-Ripley Hall, currently used for temporary office space, lacks elevators, making it impossible for some students, faculty, and staff…
University group creates improved airplane motor
By: Joshua Droll FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — UA Power Group states on its website that engineers “train, educate, empower, and inspire a diverse population of engineers and leaders to address global energy challenges by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, and experiential learning” within the confines of its research. That research took to California skies back…
University of Arkansas holds grand opening celebration for the renovated HPER
By: Mac Demo FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas community gathered today to celebrate the grand reopening of the U of A HPER. The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks from university administration, along with guided tours around the building showcasing what upgrades were made. Guests also enjoyed food and received commemorative t-shirts…
First generation student week kicks off Nov. 3 at the U of A
By: Mac Demo FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas will celebrate first generation student week from Nov. 3-7, leading up to the national first generation student day on Nov. 8. With about 25% of U of A student’s being first generation, the week spotlights the talent, resilience, and the contributions of students who…
10 Commandments installed around U of A campus
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas (U of A) started installing posters of the Ten Commandments around campus last week. The university is one of the first in the nation to mandate the installations, which are expected to last for the Fall 2025 semester. A bill introduced on March 11…
Craft For a Cause partners with Peace at Home to support survivors
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Craft For A Cause, a Registered Student Organization at the University of Arkansas, is partnering with Peace at Home Family Shelter this semester to collect essential household items for families escaping domestic violence. The donation drive began Sept. 28 and runs through Nov. 28, with drop-off locations at…
Upcoming Chancellor’s Ball with Homecoming announcement
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Associated Student Government (ASG), Alumni Association and the Office of Student Activities at the University of Arkansas (U of A) will co-host the annual Chancellor’s Ball on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event is open to all students and features free food and live music from two local…
Students work to break the stigma around mental health
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — October includes several national events focused on mental health, such as Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day. The month encourages people to check in on themselves and others and to keep conversations about mental well-being going. At the University of Arkansas, one student organization is…