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Chancellor Robinson announces new scholarship for native Arkansan students
By: Katie Glanton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Last week the Arkansas newsletter hinted about a big announcement that will impact the state and generations of Arkansans. This morning at a reception, the announcement was made about the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. Famous alumnus and Arkansas native, Bobby Bones, hosted the event. Bobby Bones and Chancellor…
Fayetteville Public Library reopens, reminiscing on events when closed
By: Paige Edmund FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Fayetteville Public Library has been closed for maintenance repairs and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1 with normal operating hours. The library found ways to interact with the community during the renovation by bringing books to the community. The FPL on Wheels Bookmobile followed their youth and…
Weekend forecast update (9/27/2024)
By: Joshua Wisel FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- It’s Friday, which means we’ve made it to another weekend here in Fayetteville, and weekends mean football! Even though the game is in Dallas, we’ve still got you covered regarding the forecast! To start, we’ll look at our local forecast for Fayetteville. Today another mostly sunny fall-like day is…
University of Arkansas Commuter Survey in September 2024
By Joshua Wisel FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- This September the University of Arkansas Parking and Transit Department is asking commuters whether students or faculty to participate in the annual 2024 Commuter Survey. As record enrollment continued into this year, parking has become a major concern for students and staff who commute to campus. Because of issues…
GM recalls nearly half a million vehicles due to safety issues with break fluid system
By: Joshua Wisel WASHINGTON (UATV)– General Motors filed documents with the National Traffic Safety Administration to initiate a safety recall that includes roughly 449,671 trucks and SUV’s. It’s estimated that 100% of the vehicles included have the highlighted defect in the recall. According to GM’s safety recall report, GM found an issue with certain 2023-24…
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…
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…
University of Arkansas entomology department hits the road
By: Gigi Kraemer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Donors from five different states came together to raise over $6,800 to help the University of Arkansas’ Department of Entomology put the finishing touch on its mobile entomology classroom. Austin Jones, Ph.D., ENPL Instructor, Director of Undergraduate Education, and Outreach Coordinator has been working on the entomology roadshow…
UARK VS AR PINE BLUFF FORECAST (8/29/2024)
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK- It’s finally gameday for Razorback fans across the state! If you’re headed down today to Little Rock to see the game this evening, I have the latest forecast for you so you can prepare for the afternoon and evening ahead! If you’re planning on going to the game or tailgating in Little Rock…