By Raegan Holland Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — One UA professor and chair of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media receives yet another Emmy Award for his work as a filmmaker.   The Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded Larry Foley his eighth Emmy for directing an 80-minute documentary feature…

By Raegan Holland Fayetteville, Ark. (UATV) — Many members of Mexican and Latin American communities wrap up their celebrations for Día de los Muertos, a traditional holiday lasting from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. Since 1990, the Hispanic and Latino population in Northwest Arkansas has increased from 3,117 to 104,042, according to the Northwest Arkansas…

By: Madeleine Dunn  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Domestic violence includes physical and sexual violence, threats and emotional abuse, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.   The University of Arkansas recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October 21 was recognized as “#PurpleThursday,” which raised awareness surrounding domestic and dating violence and showed support for survivors.   Title IX Coordinator Shanita Pettaway said…

By: Madeleine Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Mullins Library Multimedia has put together a list of streaming videos for all students, staff and faculty in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month. Physical items can also be found on display in the Multimedia Department, which is located on the lobby level of Mullins.  Documentaries include 100…

By: Madeleine Dunn Larry Foley, a professor and chair of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, has received an Emmy for his documentary feature Indians, Outlaws, Marshals and the Hangin’ Judge.  The film blends documentary and narrative to a story set in the 19th century. Although the story took place many years ago, Foley…

By: Jose Carranza BENTONVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —A Bentonville family uses their halloween display to raise food insecurity awareness. Jeff and Denise Ratcliff of Bentonville added a theme to this year’s display. Denise said that they’d joined an online Facebook group for giant skeletons. Within the Group, many used their displays to donate towards St. Jude’s. …

By Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Senior Grace Crain was announced as the University of Arkansas’ 2021 homecoming queen. Coming from a family of Razorbacks, she said this feels even more special to her. “They’re probably more excited than I am,” Crain said. “I think I’m the 11th person in my family to go…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – The University of Arkansas celebrated its 17 annual walk to the trail of tears historic site on campus. Monday, October 11th many Americans celebrated Columbus Day instead of Indigenous Peoples Day.  Christopher Columbus was celebrated for his exploration and colonization of America when it was Native Americans who had already planted roots…

by Sarah Denny Fayetteville, Ark.(UATV) – Jimmy Donlon is a marketing and management major at the U of A who served as chancellor for the day on October 18th.  Donlon says he got to meet with new people all over campus. ”  My real goal is to tell Chancellor Robinson at the end of the…

by Sarah Denny FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.(UATV) – Traffic around Fayetteville is incomparable to Razorback football game days. To avoid all the cars, Students can now park in scooter valets to avoid traffic.  The scooter valets were created to establish an organized parking area for scooters, especially on busy weekends.  Ammen Jordan, the Active Transportation Coordinator for…