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St. Thomas Aquinas Church Rebuilds for the Future, Honoring Decades of History
By: Emerson Burris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) -A major transformation is underway just off campus as construction crews work to replace a longtime Fayetteville landmark with a new, state-of-the-art facility. The original St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, located on North Leverett Avenue, was torn down earlier this month to make way for a larger and more…
Flu cases continue to rise in Arkansas
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Since the beginning of the flu season in September 2024, Ark. has had more than 10,000 flu cases and 47 deaths. 80 percent of those deaths were individuals who were unvaccinated against the flu. Over the week of Feb. 8, 2,000 of those 10,000 cases were reported. Although…
Stop Work Order halts Canopy NWA funding
By: Gracie Tuohy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Canopy NWA, the only refugee resettlement agency in Northwest Arkansas, is facing an unexpected financial crisis after a federal stop work order halted key funding for newly arrived refugees. The order came just days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending refugee travel to the United…
Multicultural Center provides free clothing through the open closet
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The University of Arkansas’ Multicultural Center is making an impact on campus by providing free clothing and personal care items to students in need. The MC Open Closet, located on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union, is an accessible and welcoming space where students and community members can…
Multicultural Center grand opening
By: Autumn Foltz FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Multicultural Center officially reopened after being temporarily relocated to Garland Ave. for almost a year. The MCC on the fourth floor of the union was redesigned to become more functional and to create more connections among students. Collaborations and partnerships are important to…
Pedal It Forward expands to Fayetteville
By: Belle Norton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville residents now have a more convenient way to donate their old bicycles, thanks to a new partnership between the city’s Recycling and Trash Collection (RTC) Department and the nonprofit Pedal It Forward. The initiative aims to keep bikes out of landfills while providing free, refurbished bicycles to…
Walton Business College Graduate Career Fair
By: Phillip Kent FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Career fairs present opportunities to meet recruiters eager to connect with upcoming students. You can expand your networks and qualifications for interesting occupations. According to 2024 NACE survey, out of 20,482 students, over half attended a career fair at their university. This cleared the second-place method of typical meet and…
Razorback gymnastics makes history with Bud Walton Arena move
By: Emerson Burris | UATV News FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas gymnastics is flipping the script this season, breaking records and expectations as the team competes at Bud Walton Arena for all five home meets — a first in program history. The Gymbacks, who finished seventh at nationals last season, are embracing the opportunity to…
Cold weather puts increased pressure on homeless shelters in the community
By: Kloey Marlatt FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Residents of Fayetteville may have enjoyed a few sunny days recently, but it seems to be short lived for now as another cold front is set to arrive next week. With those freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills, homeless shelters face an increased pressure to provide a warm…
Fayetteville High School dance team brings home fourth-place finish from nationals
By: Maddy Terril FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The Fayetteville High School (FHS) dance team finished their competition season Sunday, Feb. 2, when the team took fourth place in the nation in the Division 1 Hip Hop category. The team has had a strong season coming out of it with a 6A State Championship under their belt…