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UofA freshman class enters with record GPA
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The UofA freshman class is entering with a record 3.87 average grade point average. “This year’s freshman class is the largest and most academically accomplished group of incoming students in our history,” Suzanne McCray, vice provost for enrollment and dean of admission, said in a release. The incoming…
UofA sees record graduation rates
By: Catherine Spicer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas set a new record for graduation rates this school year. The six year graduation rate is above 73.07%, a 2.17 percentage point increase from the record 70.9% set in fall 2025. The four year graduation rate also set a record high above 62%. The…
First generation college graduates and Latinos in NWA
By: Kaitlin Garza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – First generation college students are often trailblazers for the generations of their families that are to come after them. On the University of Arkansas campus, first gen students account for nearly 23% of undergraduates currently enrolled in classes. Registrar for the university, Gary Gunderman said that about 860…
Career resources for graduating seniors
By : Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – With graduation only a little over a month away, the next step is finding a job for most seniors. The search for a job can leave some overwhelmed with where to start. Here are a few resources and tips from students on how to start your search…
International Students Struggle For Job Opportunities
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-With spring commencement around the corner, many Arkansas graduates hope to land their dream first job. For internationals students, immigration status can create an uncertain future. International students graduating must have a job offer if they want to legally stay in the United States, but few companies will accept applications from…
Graduates Pick Up Their Cap and Gown For U of A’s Grad Salute
By: Luke Rossi FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas begins their Grad Salute on Wednesday, March 28th. Anybody who is scheduled to graduate in May 2018 is invited down to the University of Arkansas Bookstore to pick up their cap and gown. The Graduate Salute will also provide information on class rings, diploma frames,…
Graduates Pick Up Their Cap and Gown For U of A’s Grad Salute
By: Luke Rossi FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas begins their Grad Salute on Wednesday, March 28th. Anybody who is scheduled to graduate in May 2018 is invited down to the University of Arkansas Bookstore to pick up their cap and gown. The Graduate Salute will also provide information on class rings, diploma frames,…
Graduates Pick Up Their Cap and Gown For U of A’s Grad Salute
By: Luke Rossi FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas begins their Grad Salute on Wednesday, March 28th. Anybody who is scheduled to graduate in May 2018 is invited down to the University of Arkansas Bookstore to pick up their cap and gown. The Graduate Salute will also provide information on class rings, diploma frames,…
Cap and Gown Pickup Takes Place This Week
By: Nitya Kumar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- It’s time to pick up your cap and gown. If you are graduating this Spring, graduation salute starts this week. You can pick up your caps, gowns, tassels as well as order official U of A class rings, announcements, and diploma frames. You can also get a free portrait sitting…
University of Arkansas Commencement Ceremonies
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Undergraduate and Graduate students are beginning their farewells to campus as they prepare for graduation. The All University Commencement and six undergraduate commencements will be held on May 12, the law school commencement ceremony will be on May 19. Each ceremony will feature its own commencement speaker, or in some cases, speakers.…