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New RazALERT website provides hub for emergency information.
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – September 1, 2026 The University of Arkansas is launching a new RazALERT website that will serve as a hub for updates on the university’s operating status, emergency alerts, and other updates. The site, alerts.uark.edu, will also serve as the primary source for updated information during situations that are…
Hallie Shoffner speaks with students on campus.
By: Haley Frederking FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – U.S. Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner met with University of Arkansas students Thursday afternoon. The Young Democrats at the University of Arkansas hosted Shoffner at Hill Coffee, where she discussed her campaign and gave students the opportunity to speak with her directly. With just under 70 days until voting…
The university launches a new “150 Forward” plan.
By: Carley Hutchison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— The University of Arkansas is launching the next steps in its new plan, “150 Forward: Reaching Higher.” The plan is meant to help the university grow and improve in several ways over the next six years. The plan’s three pillars are student success, research excellence, and employer of choice.…
Flooding displaces Reid Hall residents.
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – August 25, 2026 A water leak occurred inside Reid Hall on August 20, which resulted in dorm residents being evacuated and provided alternative housing on campus or in surrounding hotels such as the Graduate. Robyn Starling-Ledbetter, senior director of marketing and communications for the Division of Student Affairs, said…
New UARK solar panel farms
By: Jack Roach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Earth Day to unveil its new solar panel farm project. This project has been in the works since 2022 and was finally able to be presented to the public. Those cutting the ribbon include: Chris Thomason, the UA system Vice…
Northwest Arkansas growth puts pressure on housing
By: Ellie Hagen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)— Nearly 40 people are moving to Northwest Arkansas each day, forcing the community to adapt to the rapid growth. As the region is expected to reach 1 million residents by 2050, the housing market is shifting to keep up with demand. Rising home prices alongside limited inventory has made…
Big-name coaches, NIL: what has bigger influence on recruiting?
By: Noah Alvidres FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The College basketball recruitment landscape is evolving thanks to Nam, Image and Likeness, with player’s using financial opportunities to reshape how programs choose to build their roster. Due to NIL, college coaches have to ask themselves: ‘Do you take a kid unproven fresh out of high school or…
Newspapers affecting small towns
By: Cameron Green FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute held a convening in Fayetteville on April 16th to brainstorm ways with attendees for the public to reconnect with journalism. The state of Arkansas ranks near the bottom in many measures of civic engagement. This includes voting, voter registration as well as voter turnout.…
Remittances and their challenges on the community
By: Sofia Galvan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A new federal tax on cash remittances took effect this year, targeting immigrant families who send part of their paychecks to relatives who had to stay home. According to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, a 1% remittance transfer tax began on January 1st…
Recycling in Fayetteville
By Sammi Montgomery FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The state of Arkansas ranks 42nd in the nation in recycling rates. The city of Fayetteville and the state’s officials are creating new initiatives to combat placing low on the rankings. Fayetteville is starting a new recycling bin program next month that shifts residents from separating recyclable materials…