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Walton Family Foundation is giving $3.6 million to Arkansas Teacher Corps.
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Walton Family Foundation has donated $3.6 million to help grow the Arkansas Teachers Corps. The Arkansas Teachers Corps. mission is to “…recruit, train, license and support committed Arkansans as empowered teachers facilitating excellent, equitable education every day.” The program is a partnership with the U of A…
The chair of the music department uses her platform to break boundaries
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Earlier this spring semester, Lia Uribe was named chair of the Department of Music. She is the second woman and first person of Latin heritage to chair the department. The Columbian native said she is ready to step into this role because it gives her more agency. Uribe…
LEARNS Bill Receives Criticism at Arkansas House Education Committee Meeting
By: Beau Russell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Arkansas House Education Committee met on Tuesday, February 28th, to thoroughly discuss the new LEARNS Act, and will vote on the bill today. The LEARNS Act, or Senate Bill 294, is a sweeping education reform bill sponsored by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The bill was drafted by…
Critical race theory: the ban, the definition, and UA education students
By: Kaitlin Garza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed an executive order to prohibit indoctrination and critical race theory from being taught in schools. Signed on her first day in office, Jan. 11, the new order establishes that the state education department take further measures to alter current curriculum plans and…
Registered student organization raising awareness on sexual assault
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The registered student organization, “It’s On Us” is raising awareness on sexual assault. The RSO held a tabling event outside of the student union. Teal ribbons and flyers were passed out to students as they passed by. Molly Kline, the president of It’s On Us, said the organization…
U of A’s Associated Student Government holds candidate debates
By: Lakyra Banks Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The Associated Student Government Judiciary is hosting a series of debates between candidates for student body executive offices. The debates began Monday, February 27th at Old Main’s Giffels Auditorium. Tonight’s debate will be held at Hillside Auditorium. The debate on Wednesday will be held at 6:30 p.m. in…
Fayetteville Board of Education continues search for new superintendent
By: Lakyra Banks Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Board of Education is holding interviews for its superintendent position. Two special meetings will be held to interview two candidates for the position. The announcement comes after the Board announced last Friday that two additional candidates had been added to the search. According to a press…
U of A’s National Pan-Hellenic Council hosting presentation for high school students
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Members of the University of Arkansas’ National Pan-Hellenic Council are hosting a presentation for local high school students. The “Greek Stroll” will take place at Fayetteville High School as part of the school’s final Black History Month event. The presentation will focus on highlighting the history of African-American…
Springdale all-star cheerleading gym prepares for most prestigious competition in America
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – One small town cheerleading squad won big this weekend at the NCA National Championship. All-star cheerleading teams from across the nation traveled to Dallas for the championship. The competition included the top teams across the U.S.. Infiniti Athletics in Springdale now holds that title after taking home first …
UARK ESports club expanding and growing
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – UARK ESports is the University of Arkansas’s team of competitive gamers. UARK ESports became a club in 2012, but was recognized by UREC as an official club sport in 2018. Since forming, the sport has gathered over 30 members. ESports is not just growing in Arkansas, though. In…