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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…
One student dead, one in hospital after separate falls from high rise balconies near campus
By: Max Hoener FAYETTEVILLE, ARK (UATV) – A 19-year old University of Arkansas student has died after an incident at The Cardinal apartment complex. Police believe he fell from an elevated balcony after discovering the body outside of the apartment complex in response to a 911 call on Monday. This comes just six days after…
Chancellor Robinson announces new scholarship for native Arkansan students
By: Katie Glanton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Last week the Arkansas newsletter hinted about a big announcement that will impact the state and generations of Arkansans. This morning at a reception, the announcement was made about the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. Famous alumnus and Arkansas native, Bobby Bones, hosted the event. Bobby Bones and Chancellor…
Alumni house gives students and faculty convenient option to vote
By: Max Hoener FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House serves as one of Washington County’s early voting locations, giving students and faculty a location to vote on campus. Registered voters in Washington County are able to use this location October 29th and October 30th. The Alumni House aims to keep the…
24 Counties in Arkansas placed under extreme wildfire risk
By: Max Hoener FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Washington County, along with 23 other counties in Arkansas, were placed under “extreme” wildfire risk by the Arkansas Forestry Division. The designation comes after Washington County has not seen any rainfall for over a month. The last day that Fayetteville received any precipitation was September 24, over one…