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NPHC stroll competition fundraiser
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- The University of Arkansas’ National Pan-Hellenic Council held its annual stroll competition Thursday night in the Verizon Ballroom. The event displayed black sorority and fraternity culture. This year’s competition served as a fundraiser, the proceeds going to support NPHC organizations. Since they are underrepresented. “They are going to show the…
Celebrate Latine/Hispanic heritage month at the University of Arkansas
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) -The Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar Committee announced Nuevos Horizonte: Shaping the Future. The calendar features events, workshops, and social gatherings designed to celebrate Latin American cultures during National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. This celebration honors the contributions of Latin American and…
U of A faculty can win a free UREC membership
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University of Arkansas staff and faculty are able to enter for a chance to win a free semester long membership to the University Recreation and Wellness Center. The free UREC membership will give U of A staff and faculty access to all of the following locations: the UREC…
A fun-filled campus experience for the whole family
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Mark your calendars for September 13-15, 2024, as Family Weekend returns offering an opportunity for you and your family to visit and experience life on campus. The weekend will be packed with events hosted by the University of Arkansas Division of Student Affairs Parent & Family Programs, including Cardinals Nights, Casino…
Tornado damages persist in Arkansas
By: Paige Edmund FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On May 26, 2024, multiple tornadoes touched down in Northwest Arkansas devastating residents by destroying houses, city buildings, and changing the course of the summer. The tornadoes were identified to be EF-2s with a width of 1.7 miles, containing the second-largest tornado in Arkansas’s history. These tornados affected…
Sustainability initiatives are introduced at the UARK Union
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Modern sustainability initiatives are being introduced at the Arkansas Union. The goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and 90% waste diversion from landfills. The first phase of this green transformation includes, eco-friendly events, recycling and environmental education, food court compost collection, standardized recycling bins, and recycling stations…
Gameday safety tips
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Football season kicked off on Thursday with the Hogs 70-0 win against University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. With home games right around the corner, here are some tips to have a fun and safe gameday experience. “The most important thing is to have a…
University of Arkansas iFriend program creates community for students.
By: Phillip Kent FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas is looking for new ways to connect international students and scholars with their local community. The iFriend program looks to do just that. “The program was not quite as formalized in the beginning, but we have been connecting international students with families in the…
U of A Family of the Year applications now open
By: Harper Buck FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas invites students to apply for the 2024 Family of the Year award. Students can nominate their family or another student’s family by submitting an application through Hogsync by noon on Friday, Aug. 30. All U of A students enrolled for the fall 2024 semester…
Reported structure fire at Humphreys Hall turns out to be a false alarm
By: Joshua Wisel FAYETTEVILLE, ARK (UATV)- Around 11:02 a.m. Labor Day morning the Fayetteville Fire Department was dispatched to a “structure fire” call, at Humphreys Hall on campus of the University of Arkansas. Students were temporarily evacuated while crews investigated the scene which reportedly took place in the laundry room on the basement floor. The…