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Division of Student Affairs invited students and faculty for National First-Generation Student Day celebration
By: Madyson Deaton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The New Student and Family Programs under The Division of Student Affairs hosted a National First-Generation Student Day event Monday. This celebration took place in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge in efforts for first-generation students, faculty, or staff to receive the recognition they deserve. The event not only celebrated…
Faculty and Graduate Students in the School of Art Receive Artists 360 Artist Awards
By: Allyson Roach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) – Four members of the University’s School of Art received prestigious awards and grants. The Mid-America Arts Alliance Artists 360 is a program that grants funding and development opportunities to artists all over Northwest Arkansas. These awards were given to faculty members, alumni, and graduate students. The recipients include…
National First-Generation Student Celebration
By: Allyson Roach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas’ Division of Student Affairs hosted the National First-Generation Student Day Celebration Nov. 8. The event recognized and celebrated those who are first-generation at the University of Arkansas. This included all students, faculty, and staff members. The celebration was also held to help highlight…
Social media and its effects on mental health
By: Allyson Roach FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The correlation between mental health and social media is continuing to make a strong case among several case studies. Joanie Jackson Green, mental health therapist for Northwest Arkansas, said “we’re social animals and we need real social connection to survive and that reliance on social starts to take…
Gender pay gap in Arkansas
By: Carsyn Cann Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV)- Across the United States, women make less than their male counterparts for the same job. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make about 82 cents to a man’s one dollar. According to a report by Business.org, Arkansas ranks 31st in the nation when it comes to…
U of A student organization helps refugees in NWA
Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Students with Refugees is a student-led organization at the U of A that helps immigrants get settled in the Northwest Arkansas area. The group works with CanopyNWA to find housing and supplies for refugees. Volunteers are able to gain hands-on experience by setting up furniture and moving families into…
U of A student organization helps refugees in NWA
Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Students with Refugees is a student-led organization at the U of A that helps immigrants get settled in the Northwest Arkansas area. The group works with CanopyNWA to find housing and supplies for refugees. Volunteers are able to gain hands-on experience by setting up furniture and moving families into…
U of A student organization helps refugees in NWA
Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Students with Refugees is a student-led organization at the U of A that helps immigrants get settled in the Northwest Arkansas area. The group works with CanopyNWA to find housing and supplies for refugees. Volunteers are able to gain hands-on experience by setting up furniture and moving families into…
CRYPTO TRADING ON THE RISE
By Heath Anderson Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) – A recent survey shows 13% of Americans traded cryptocurrency this past year. One investor is recent University of Arkansas graduate Paul Sherrod, who owns several shares of the digital coins. “[I have] Bitcoin, which a lot of people have heard of,” Sherrod said. “Etherium, I have that. Then,…
Day of the Dead Celebration in Springdale
By: Jose Carranza SPRINGDALE, Ark. (UATV) —The Latin Art Organization of Arkansas hosted its Day of the Dead event at Shiloh Square in Springdale. Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday where families celebrate life and death. Deceased loved ones’ souls return to earth as they come to visit. Families place offerings of their…