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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…
Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan Update
By: Max Vanderglas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Active Transportation plan will bring paved trails to Fayetteville. The city council hopes to create a connection of trails within a 10 minute walk of every residence in Fayetteville by 2040. Along with bringing a connection of trails, officials from the transportation plan has a list…
Black history at the University of Arkansas
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As the month of February and Black History Month comes to an end, take a look back on the history of black at the University of Arkansas and the legacy that continues on. Historical dates in black history at the University of Arkansas 1871 The University of Arkansas…
Baseball pitch clock rule change
By: Katie Beth Haidet FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The SEC implemented a new pitch clock rule to start the 2023 season. Pitchers now have 20 seconds to get rid of the ball from the moment they receive it and both feet have to be on the pitching mound. The coaches say the rule change was…
Beat Big Blue Blood Drive tomorrow
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Beat Big Blue Blood Drive will occur tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will continue through March 3rd across campus. University of Arkansas junior Gary Jackson knows how much a blood drive can impact someone’s life. Jackson’s dad received multiple blood transfusions and was able…
Center for Arkansas Farm Events Return
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Bank is returning to host events in March. The events will occur following the beginning of the 2023 Farm School Apprenticeship programs. The Farm School and Apprenticeship program is a hands-on learning program. “It is a second career…
New Chair of Department of Music named
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Earlier this semester, Dr. Lia Uribe was named the new chair of the Department of Music. Since Uribe joined the University of Arkansas, she has spent time as an assistant professor, director of undergraduate studies, and associate chair. Uribe is now the second woman to take the position…
U of A Panhellenic highlights education in February
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council raised a new record of Children’s books for elementary schools in the area. The Arkansas council joined the National Panhellenic Conference sororities in February to celebrate scholarship honors. The Month of the Scholar honors the core values of scholarship in all College…
NWA looks to benefit with gas prices going down
By: Jackson McAfee FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – Gas prices in the Northwest Arkansas area are dwindling down during the times of inflation. According to Exxon Mobil, the cost of oil has gone down for companies. In turn, this helps with lowering fuel prices. Unleaded gas is at a little over $3, with last years average…
Junior Civic League to host fundraising event at George’s Majestic Lounge
By: Camryn Johnson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fayetteville Junior Civic League will host its annual fundraiser at George’s Majestic Lounge on March 3. Fayetteville’s JCL was founded in 1949 by 50 women with the purpose of providing hands-on services and financial support for local nonprofits around Northwest Arkansas. The all-volunteer organization works closely with…