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Major hurricane set to impact parts of Florida coast by Thursday
By: Joshua Wisel TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (UATV)- As Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecasted to impact parts of the state of Florida as a major hurricane by Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 41 of the 67 counties in the state. On Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared…
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…
Voter registration at the Union
By Caleb Burkholder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In preparation for the November elections, various political groups congregated at the University of Arkansas Union to urge students to register to vote Monday, Sept. 23. The event was 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Union on the university campus. Requirements for voter registration include being…
Unbroken: Artistic Triumphs of Survivors
By: Caleb Burkholder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The NWA Center for Sexual Assault is hosting an event titled “Unbroken: Artistic Triumphs” featuring an art exhibit with illustrations from survivors of domestic and sexual abuse on Thursday, Oct. 17, in Fayetteville. The center for sexual assault urges artists of all backgrounds to participate in this artistic…
Fay Jones Architecure & Design School celebrate “Topping Off” ceremony
By: Caleb Burkholder FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Fay Jones School of Architecture just had a “topping off” ceremony for the new Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This ceremony represents a long-standing tradition in architecture of placing an evergreen tree at the top of the highest point of…
Black Owned NWA x Onyx Coffee Lab
By: Zjeyoni Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Black Owned NWA has teamed up with Onyx Coffee Lab to raise funds for the upcoming 2025 NWA Black Expo. Black Owned NWA is an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting black-owned business and entrepreneurs. The partnership involves a limited edition special blend coffee sold at all Onyx…
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…