At the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators annual conference Off Campus Connections was awarded recognition for Outstanding Undergraduate Adult Learner Program. The award recognizes “an outstanding entity/program within a higher education institution that provides exceptional support — characterized by a collection of creative methods — to undergraduate adult learners.” Nominees and award recipients must break…
Abby Wambach, the American soccer icon who retired in December after dominating the game for 15 years, will speak at the University of Arkansas as part of the student-sponsored Distinguished Lecture Series. The free public lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18 in Bud Walton Arena. No tickets are required. “We are…
A Washington County Deputy is recovering after being shot on duty earlier this afternoon. Police received a call of a possible suicidal person. According to authorities, Lt. Tion Augustine was shot when officers responded to the report. Lt. Augustine’s was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center earlier today. Details of his condition have not yet…
Sarah Jones is not a typical English major. She’s more than just a student. She is a published writer. Jones’ author name is “Sarah Galyean Jones.” Her book, Broken Haven is on pre-order now, but will officially go on sale on Amazon.com Friday, March 25th. Broken Haven is a science fiction novel that Jones started writing in high…
Davis Trice is a Fayetteville native who has been involved with ASG since his Freshman year. He said if he is elected, he wants to raise awareness about student debt. While serving on former ASG President Daniel McFarland’s cabinet, he raised money for the UA Cares fund. Trice also said he wants to promote philanthropy…
Alex Flemister is a two year member of the ASG Senate. He has also served with the Razorback Action Group where he works with State Legislators to promote student issues. If he is elected, he said he wants to bring a common application so that anyone across the country can easily apply to the University…
As a Freshman, Connor Flocks worked with the Associated Student Government. His Sophomore year, he worked on Daniel McFarland’s Executive Cabinet as his assistant. He said he learned what it takes to be Student Body President. Now, Flocks works in leadership positions in various areas of the campus. His team’s main initiatives: improved commuter parking…
Jace Motley is the current chairman of the ASG Senate. After losing almost sixty pounds this summer, he said if he is elected, he will promote health in the dining halls and at the HPER. He said he believes that his experience puts him ahead of the other candidates. He also said he wants to…
The U of A might be adopting a new creed. A student committee on campus drafted the “Old Main Oath” for the university last fall. Other universities in the S-E-C have creeds like the Old Main Oath which prompted ASG to create one for the U of A. The oath outlines the values of the…
You might have noticed new sounds as you tuned your car radio recently. Urban radio is here in northwest Arkansas. Hip hop and R&B is now blazing the northwest Arkansas airwaves. Many are excited about a new urban radio station. Commuter student, Emerald Cole said she always felt something was missing. “I’ve lived in Fayetteville…