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Small venue spaces highlight local and touring bands
By: Stuart Martin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Over the past ten years, Fayetteville has become a hot destination for touring and local bands alike. With many different DIY venues opening and closing alongside more professional spaces, there’s tons of opportunities for shows. “We’re really just trying to get touring bands to recognize Fayetteville as…
The Black Music Symposium paves way to a new degree on campus
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Department of Music hosted its 10th annual Black Music Symposium which dedicated to educating and exploring the music contributions of Black Americans. This year’s theme, “Lest our Feet Stray,” invoked a spirit of remembrance of Black musical genres. The theme’s name borrows words…
On-campus parking continues to be an issue
By: Alex Altman FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Parking at the University of Arkansas continues to be an issue for students and teachers who commute to campus for classes. The University offers students and faculty four different parking garages across campus to choose from. But even with thousands of spots for the taking, students still can’t…
Arkansas men’s new tennis coach
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas welcomes a former student-athlete back to campus in a new role. Jay Udwadia was named the men’s tennis coach here on campus. This is his first season working as head coach. Coach Udwadia says, “I think every coach would love to coach their alma…
Donation links for Turkey and Syria earthquake
By. Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Early Monday, Turkey and Syria were struck by a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The earthquake and aftershock have caused more than 12,000 deaths already. This is the deadliest earthquake since 2011 in Japan. Due to the millions of people relying on Syria for humanitarian assistance, it is crucial…
Winter Weather caused Power Outages in Northwest Arkansas Region
By: Shelby Mills FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Northwest Arkansas Region has been hit with two winter storms since the start of the year that have affected residents’ homes and businesses. Severe winter storms come with many complications, including the loss of electricity. Vidi Qualls is a resident of Hindsville who lost…
Cost of Rent Increases in NWA
By: Kate Balser FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Student living has become even more expensive for students at the University of Arkansas. Click below to hear about the rent increase from Jeff Cooperstein, Senior Research Associate at the Center for Business and Economic Research and Duke McLarty, Executive Director of NWA Workforce Housing Center. Along with…
The University of Arkansas blocks TikTok from servers and devices
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas blocks access to the popular social media app, TikTok, on campus networks and on university issued devices. Mark Rushing, Associate Vice Chancellor of University Relations, sent an email release today to students, faculty and staff that said the University of Arkansas “believes these actions…
Remembering UATV Alumni Chris Scott
By: Kye Kocher Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- After spending four years of college together, many students find that those years in the classroom turn into a lifetime of friendship. Many UATV Alumni are remembering one of their best friends who they met in the newsroom of Kimpel Hall. Chris Scott died at the age of 45 on…
The university puts beloved mascot to rest
Photo courtesy: University of Arkansas athletics By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Tusk V, the University of Arkansas’ mascot, passed away Sunday afternoon according to a press release from the UA athletics department. He was only four years old. According to the release, Tusk V passed away from natural causes in his home outside…