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The Arkansas Alumni Association Johnson Fellowship
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – This week, the University of Arkansas Alumni Association welcomes the 2023 recipients of the Johnson Fellowship. THE HISTORY The Johnson Fellows program began in 2009 through an endowment from Dr. Jeff Johnson and his wife, Marcia. Dr. Jeff Johnson said that he decided to start the program because…
Allergy season affecting freshman
By : Lauren Spencer The beginning of spring brings the beginning of allergy season. The top pollen producers in the area that could be responsible for seasonal allergies are trees, grasses, and weeds. Dr. Steve Cashman, Otolaryngologist at ENT Allergy Center, said it’s specifically tree allergy season and this came as a result of a…
Arkansas advances bill criminalizing trans adults using public restrooms in the presence of minors
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas senators voted to advance a bill that would make it a crime to be a transgender adult in a public restroom or locker room where minors are present, if the room of choice does not match the room sex they were assigned at birth. The senate passed…
UREC offers opportunities for outdoor activities
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas offers many experiences and opportunities to its students. While the weather warms up a bit more, outdoor activities have also started. The Division of Student Affairs for University Recreation has multiple buildings and facilities on campus for students to take advantage of. To get…
Critical race theory: the ban, the definition, and UA education students
By: Kaitlin Garza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed an executive order to prohibit indoctrination and critical race theory from being taught in schools. Signed on her first day in office, Jan. 11, the new order establishes that the state education department take further measures to alter current curriculum plans and…
Thousands without internet access across Arkansas
By Lakyra Banks FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In a growing digital age, accessibility to the internet has become a necessity in almost all aspects of life. However, many communities across Arkansas still lack high-speed internet access. The natural state is ranked 49th in the nation when it comes to the availability of high speed internet,…
Hugo’s represents NWA in The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Department of Arkansas Heritage has announced the finalists for the 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Arkansas Food Hall of Fame The program originally started in 2016. This marks the seventh year in a row that Arkansas has been able to recognize Arkansas restaurants, proprietors, food-themed events,…
Arkansas men’s new tennis coach
By: Aly Covington FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas welcomes a former student-athlete back to campus in a new role. Jay Udwadia was named the men’s tennis coach here on campus. This is his first season working as head coach. Coach Udwadia says, “I think every coach would love to coach their alma…
What you need to know about Arkansas’s gubernatorial candidates before voting
By: Autumn Klein and Ginny Dunn FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Arkansas midterm elections are quickly approaching, and Arkansas voters have to make a momentous decision: who will be their 47th governor? Before heading to the polls, here is some important information regarding the three leading candidates. Chris Jones (D) Democrat Chris Jones is a graduate…
The University of Arkansas encourages students to vote in the upcoming election
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The annual Arkansas general election is coming up in November, with many new decisions to be made. Although the voter registration period has passed, voters can still request an absentee ballot until November 1st. Janine Parry, director of the Arkansas poll at the University of Arkansas, says the upcoming…