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Government shutdown looks to end after a record setting 41 days
By: Ali Tejani FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The Senate has passed a bill to begin ending the nation’s longest government shutdown, now stretching into its 41st day. The measure moves to the House for a final vote as lawmakers work to restore critical federal services and pay for furloughed employees. Democrats agreed to a compromise on…
Razorback Women’s Soccer punches NCAA Tournament ticket
By: Ali Tejani FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The Arkansas Razorbacks women’s soccer team punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament, capping a standout regular season with its fifth Southeastern Conference regular season title in the last seven seasons and a 5-seed in the tournament, securing home-field advantage for the first round. Under head coach Colby Hale,…
Discussing campus history with Larry Foley
By Noah Alvidres FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – I took a walk around campus with Lemke Journalism Hall of Honor Inductee, former School of Journalism and Strategic Media Chair, and current Professor, Larry Foley. I knew that I wanted to talk about the buildings and some of the hots spots around campus, and he was the…
Sister Cindy returns to campus
By: Grace Replogle FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Religious activist, Cindy Smock, also known as Sister Cindy, returned to the University of Arkansas campus. She made an appearance last October, and is back for another round. During her last visit, she spoke about being closer to Jesus and staying away from hell. Her “Hoe No…
The Alice Walton School of Medicine now open in Bentonville
By: Carson Hamilton BENTONVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Alice Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is now open in Bentonville. This innovative facility, staff, and institution will bring in a new wave of medicine for students. Promising the first five graduating classes free tuition, this school is centered at the heart of Northwest Arkansas, and will…
Fayetteville Food Rescue provides support throughout Northwest Arkansas
By: Jackson Ward FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – What started as a simple idea among students has grown into a powerful movement making a difference across Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville Food Rescue, led by Food Rescue President and University of Arkansas senior Donnie Denham, is tackling two major issues at once: food waste and hunger. The organization…
First Generation Student Week takes over Campus
By: Tommy Hartman FAYETTEVILLE Ark. (UATV) – First Generation Student Week takes place every year during the first full week of November as national first generation college student The week kicked off on Monday with TRIO takeover event at the 6th floor of the Arkansas Union from 10 AM-Noon. CJ Mathis has been with the…
City of Fayetteville conservation efforts for monarch butterflies
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The city of Fayetteville handed out milkweed seeds to residents during its annual Celebration of Trees on October 11th. The eastern monarch population (that migrates through Arkansas) has declined over 80% since the 1990s due to habitat loss. Monarchs are one of the biggest pollinators and an important food source for some…
XNA Connector Project
By: Jaxson Miller BENTONVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has broken ground on a $127.5 million project that will soon give travelers a faster, safer route to Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The groundbreaking ceremony took place at XNA’s short-term parking lot, where local and state officials gathered to mark the start…
Schola Cantorum honoring the legacy of Arkansas-born female composer
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Every semester, the University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum, a campus choir organization, honors an Arkansas composer by performing her works from the university’s Special Collections. Florence Price was born in Little Rock before she marked her name in the music industry by becoming the first Black female composer to have her work played by a major American symphony…