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The university celebrates Eid al-Fitr
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Multicultural Center held an event to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the holiest month for Muslims. During this month, observers fast from sunrise to sunset in an attempt to get…
Tulip farm raises money for neurodivergent adults
By: Carlee Gilpin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- A non-profit tulip farm is supporting and empowering neurodiverse adults this season. True Colors Farm in Bentonville ordered and planted 100,000 tulips from the Netherlands at their farm. This farm stands out from the rest because almost all of their employees are neurodivergent individuals. Their farm is owned…
Popular road cycling event postponed
By: Carlee Gilpin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- The annual Joe Martin Stage Race (JMSR), a popular road cycling event in Fayetteville, has been postponed until 2025. The event was canceled this year due to the rising costs of producing a multi-day stage race according to the race director. All Sports Productions host the JMSR and this…
The Pakistani Students Association host a Ramadan Iftar
By: Carlee Gilpin FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Pakistani Students Association and the Muslim Students Association hosted their annual Pakistani Iftar, an event marking the break of their fast. The event aimed to provide students with insight into Ramadan while offering a communal meal to break the fast. During the ninth month of the Islamic…
Career fairs for all
By: Mekenna Earnhart FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The University of Arkansas frequently hosts career fairs, providing a platform for students to engage with various corporations and explore opportunities available to them. Students commonly believe that these career fairs are only to explore jobs available to them post-graduation, when in reality they serve as a way to…
Former Washington County deputy arrested, charged with first degree murder
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – According to a release, Former Washington County Sheriff’s deputy Stevon Grindstaff was arrested on Mar. 11 by Arkansas State Police. He faces charges of first degree murder and aggravated assault. This arrest comes after his involvement in a shooting incident that took place on Dec. 3. Grindstaff attempted…
U of A Staff Senate announces scholarship recipients and Employee of the Quarter awards
By: Jessica Znidarsic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–The University of Arkansas Staff Senate just announced the Spring 2024 through 2025 scholarship recipients, recognizing staff on campus in their undergraduate and graduate education. There were 13 scholarships awarded, and those who were awarded the Staff Senate Endowed Scholarship had grown since its original date in 2000. There originally…
Fayetteville celebrates the season of Mardi Gras
By: Jessica Znidarsic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Fayetteville kicked off the beginning of the Mardi Gras season with its annual “Parade of Fools.” This parade featured many floats, live bands, and beads for those in attendance. The parade has been a part of the Fat Tuesday celebration in Fayetteville, marking Mardi Gras. The parade has…
The University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band turns 150
By: Jessica Znidarsic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —The University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band is turning 150 in 2024. Created in 1874, the band has only grown and changed over the years, now containing over 300 Razorback Marching Band members, five concert bands, and over 100 members in the HogWild Pep Band. To celebrate this…
Economic Impact of the Dickson Street Hotel
By: Jenna Swope FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — A new hotel is being constructed on Dickson Street. The hotel will be one of the new additions to the Civic Plaza. The civic plaza is the space that used to be a parking lot on West Avenue. The changes to the Civic Plaza are in part of…