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‘Gridiron’ show makes return
By: Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Each year, members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter for the Society of Professional Journalists put on a sketch comedy show to help fund scholarships for student journalists. In the show, called “Gridiron”, the skits performed poke fun at political issues near and far. Producer Britt Graves says she…
University of Arkansas sees the largest and most diverse freshman class in history
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – After a global pandemic and efforts made by the University of Arkansas staff, the university has the largest and most diverse freshman class in history. The university reports 6,100 freshman students enrolled in the fall semester of 2021, with a total minority enrollment of 3,313 students. According to…
Two university students stuck by cars on campus
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A student at the University of Arkansas was struck by a car while crossing the cross-walk near the Adohi dorm, according to University of Arkansas Police. Fernanda Alcantara, a student at the university, said she was traveling on an automated scooter around 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30. to get…
The University of Arkansas starts a new tradition for homecoming
By: Rylie Birdwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas’ Alumni Association has determined a primary theme for homecoming that will carry from year to year. The theme for homecoming is “Calling All Hogs Home”. The Alumni Association said this will allow them to focus on more planning and design aspects, as well as…
NWA businesses struggling to hire amid national labor shortage
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Businesses across the country are struggling for staff amid a nationwide labor shortage, and local employers in Northwest Arkansas are no exception. Many stores and restaurants, including those that have called NWA home for years like Eureka Pizza, are on the hunt for help as business grows but…
Student Success Center to open unified building in 2022
By Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Student Success Center plans to open a new building centrally located on the north side of Old Main in Spring 2022. The center currently stations out of two different spaces. One resides on the sixth floor in the Union, while the other sits under the parking garage…
SOOIE to host RSO involvement fair
By: Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Student Organization Outreach and Involvement Experience plans to host a campus involvement fair Oct. 6 from noon to 2 p.m on the Union Mall. The event will feature a number of Registered Student Organizations promoting their respective clubs. SOOIE is a program in the Division of Student Affairs…
Pfizer booster shots available for employees at Pat Walker Health Center
By: Heath Anderson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University of Arkansas employees can schedule an appointment to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 booster shot at the Pat Walker Health Center. Vaccination status will be verified at time of appointment. The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed individuals who work at colleges and universities qualify for a booster because…
EMPOWER Program adjusts to COVID-19 protocols
By: Madyson Deaton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – When COVID-19 struck campus, several programs at the University of Arkansas transitioned their policies to follow COVID-19 guidelines. The EMPOWER program is one of many affected. This four-year, non-degree program assists students ages 18 through 24 with mild intellectual or cognitive disabilities. The main goals include employment, independent…
Associated Student Government launched 2021-2022 student poll
By: Madyson Deaton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Associated Student Government opened its 2021-2022 student poll Sept. 15. All U of A students are encouraged to participate in the brief, anonymous survey that will provide feedback to the university about campus life. The topics include COVID-19 policies, Diverse, Equity and Inclusion efforts, the Title IX Office,…