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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…
Daylight saving time poses a challenge for children
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – During daylight saving time, clocks are normally set forward from standard time during March and back again in November to make better use of natural daylight. This jump in time can affect a person’s sleep cycle and circadian rhythm. Children in particular have a harder time adjusting to the…
University of Arkansas partners with local organization to give bikes to international students
By: Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas partners with one local organization to donate bikes to international students. The partnership between the U of A and nonprofit organization Pedal it Forward works to give international students a restored used bike, helmet and bike lock. Under the partnership, nearly 70 bikes have…
Stress levels rise after spring break
By: Charlie Holder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Eight of every ten college students experience frequent bouts of stress and Razorback students are no exception. Several students of every major said that their main stressor of this semester is one of their classes. “My biggest stressor this semester is data analysis” said business major Braden King.…