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Speech and Debate team travels to Louisiana, returns with 16 awards
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – An annual speech and debate competition, the Red River Classic, took place this past weekend at the University of Louisiana, Shreveport. The University of Arkansas’ own Speech and Debate team sent 15 students to participate. This is the largest number of students the team has sent to the…
Students encouraging movement toward sustainibility
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A newly-established Registered Student Organization is encouraging students to shop consciously. The University of Arkansas’ Sustainable Fashion Club held its first meeting on Sept. 13th, and it has since been working to create change. Annalise Robins, SFC President, said that she was inspired to start the club after…
Celebrating staff with food and prizes
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- This week is teacher appreciation week, and the University of Arkansas is celebrating. The Staff Senate has put together a variety of treats for the faculty. Kaitlyn Riggin, chair of Special Events in the Staff Senate, says the Senate wants to honor the staff. “The staff we have on…
Chancellor Robinson to share plans for university advancement
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Chancellor Charles Robinson will give a ‘State of the University’ address next week, Oct. 11. Dr. Robinson is set to give updates about the ‘150 Forward Strategic Plan’, and share the successes seen during his tenure. The ‘150 Forward Strategic Plan’ serves to fulfill the University of Arkansas’…
Chancellor’s Ball: Headliners Concert Committee partnering with ASG
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Mark your calendars… The Chancellor’s Ball is bringing live music to town! The Headliners Concert Committee, most commonly known for hosting top artists in Bud Walton and at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre, is partnering with ASG to bring live music to the event. “Last year we didn’t…
Holcombe Global Series continues
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – This fall semester, international students and students who studied abroad are getting the chance to showcase their countries. The Holcombe Hall Global Series continues tomorrow, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Holcombe Hall living room. This week, the series will take students on an imaginary trip to…
UAMS opens state’s first milk bank
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences made history last week. UAMS opened the state’s first milk bank in Little Rock on Sept. 6th celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. With the opening of the new milk bank, hospitals around the state will now have access to a ready-to-use supply…
Live music returns to the Greek Theatre
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Live music is making a return to the Greek Theatre this week. Headliners Concert Committee announced Monday that Casey Donahew will be playing at the outdoor amphitheater this Thursday, Sept. 14th at 7 p.m. Donahew will be accompanied by an opening act, Ted Hammig & the Campaign, a Fayetteville-based…
Graduating soon? Here’s what you need to know
By: Kye Kocher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Graduation is now only a month and a half away, and many graduating seniors may be finding themselves regarding their next step. It is easy to get lost in the middle of an inbox full of emails saying what you need and where to get it from. Graduation Ceremony: …
UARK ESports club expanding and growing
By: Autumn Klein FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – UARK ESports is the University of Arkansas’s team of competitive gamers. UARK ESports became a club in 2012, but was recognized by UREC as an official club sport in 2018. Since forming, the sport has gathered over 30 members. ESports is not just growing in Arkansas, though. In…