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Veterans take the water to raise awareness
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Heroes on the Water is a local non-profit that raises awareness for U.S. Veterans who served in the military and developed post-traumatic stress disorder during their time. The event holds kayaking, canoeing and fishing sails around local lakes. The non-profit was originally created in 2007 in Allen, Texas,…
NWA Naturals prepare for opening day
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals welcome fans inside Arvest Ballpark for the first time this Spring for the season opener Thursday night against the Midland Rockhounds. The preliminary roster for the 2023-24 season was revealed by the Kansas City Royals earlier this week. Shortly after the announcement, the players…
Solomon Thomas comes to campus to talk about mental health
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – New York Jets defensive tackle, Solomon Thomas, spoke to University of Arkansas students about the importance of mental health. Thomas was drafted third overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Thomas went in depth about the pressures of the NFL, as well as losing…
Integration of the sport of football
By: Aly Covington Fayetteville, ARK. (UATV) – Black athletes playing the sport of football may be common in today’s society, but it hasn’t always been. University of Mississippi Professor Charles K. Ross will visit the University of Arkansas this Thursday to speak about the integration of the NFL. He’ll also be covering the topics of…
Spring commencement brings opportunities for local businesses
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – With graduation just around the corner, local businesses are preparing for an increase in customers. Last year, 4,416 students walked the stage during spring commencement. Many of these students had multiple family members and friends travel to Fayetteville to celebrate their accomplishments. This means that businesses such as…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month recognized on campus
By: Alex Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. In an effort to acknowledge sexual assault awareness on campus, the Associated Student Government partnered with the Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center to create Safety Week. Each day this week, there will be informational and interactive events to…
The Arkansas Alumni Association Johnson Fellowship
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – This week, the University of Arkansas Alumni Association welcomes the 2023 recipients of the Johnson Fellowship. THE HISTORY The Johnson Fellows program began in 2009 through an endowment from Dr. Jeff Johnson and his wife, Marcia. Dr. Jeff Johnson said that he decided to start the program because…
Fayetteville’s Farmers’ Market Celebrates 50 Years
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market celebrated their 50th opening day over the weekend. The local farmers’ market has been a staple in the community since 1973, when a group of local farmers wanted to sell their products directly to consumers. Located in downtown Fayetteville, the market has grown to…
Advice for incoming freshman
By: Katie Beth Haidet FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas will be welcoming a new freshman class this fall. Graduating high school and moving away from home can be intimating for many students. It is easy to feel alone in the new unknown. Dorm choices: The University of Arkansas offers 20 on-campus…
Bolivian Immersion event on campus highlights the Multicultural Center’s inclusion efforts
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Bolivian Immersion event is an example of the Multicultural Center’s emphasis on inclusion for all students on campus. A major goal for the Multicultural Center is to celebrate and acknowledge students who may feel unseen. In a predominantly white school, minority students need to feel as if…