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Concert Committee Seeks Input
Although it’s still fall, some are already looking forward to spring. Students are thinking about their schedules for the spring semester and the Headliners Concert Committee is working on the 2016 Springtime of Youth Music Festival. The inaugural event included a performance by Wiz Kalifa and now organizers want suggestions for next year’s musicians. You…
Student Hit by Car on Campus
A University of Arkansas student was hit by a car today on Razorback Road while in a crosswalk. The student was transported to Washington Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to UAPD, the driver of the car hit the breaks but did not stop in time and the student heard tires slide before getting…
Web Exclusive: Uncut Interview with Chancellor Ferritor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — UATV’s Cassie Schirm sat down earlier today with University of Arkansas Chancellor Dan Ferritor regarding recent events at the University of Missouri. Ferritor also released a statement to students today saying “Everyone on the University of Arkansas campus community should also stop to look at where we are, as a campus and as…
Increase In International Enrollment
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The university is growing at an overwhelming rate, and now students are also coming from all over the world to attend school here. This semester we’ve seen an increase in the international enrollment rate, with about 15 thousand exchange students at the U of A. Of those 15 thousand students, 114 countries are…
Flu Vaccine Available on Dickson Street
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – The flu can be a serious thing. It can lead to hospitalization and even death. The dreadful season starts as early as October and can last as late as May. Collier Drug Store, which is conveniently located on Dickson Street, has the vaccine available. Pharmacist Trenton Dunn says the Collier has two…
Jonesboro Engineer Studies Online to Earn His U of A Master’s Degree While His Daughter Studies on Campus
Photo and Story Courtesy of Arkansas Newswire Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of spotlights on students who study or studied online at the University of Arkansas. The stories are running during National Distance Learning Week, Nov. 9-13. Andrew Hill, an engineer from Jonesboro, wanted a deeper knowledge of engineering, especially thermodynamics…
Chancellor Ferritor Sends Message Urging Equality
University of Arkansas Chancellor Dan Ferritor sent an email to students today regarding recent events at the University of Missouri. Dear University of Arkansas Community Member: You may be aware of the events occurring on the campus at the University of Missouri as they address the ever-present need to treat every person as an individual…
Mizzou President Resigns Amid Racial Controversy
After student protests called for his ouster, the Missouri University System President, Tim Wolfe, resigned Monday morning. The protests centered around racism on campus. There were accusations that administrators didn’t do enough to combat racism. “The frustration and anger that I see is clear, real, and I don’t doubt it for a second,” Tim Wolfe, said. At the center…
Starbucks Stirs Up Conflict
The multi-billion dollar Starbucks brand has come under fire this week. The company changed their new holiday cups, from having snowflakes and ornaments to a simple red design. Starbucks Vice President Jeffrey Fields said, “the company wanted usher in the holidays with a purity of design that welcomes all of our stories.” But some Starbucks…
Chili Cook-off to Celebrate Apprentices, Raise Donations for United Way
U of A Facilities Management will hold its first annual Chili Cook-off competition and lunch to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from Nov. 2-8. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the Carpenter Shop in the Facilities building, at the corner of Razorback Road and Mitchell Street. Lunch will…