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A Safer Swap: U of A students turn fear into innovation
By: Riley Click FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — What started as a simple idea between two University of Arkansas students has now become a campus-wide movement for safety and innovation. Swaply, a student-only resale app, is helping students buy, sell and rent items without the risks that come with traditional online marketplaces. For founder Walter Sarmiento,…
Trump re-endorses Sanders
By: Josh Droll FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — For the first time in his second term as president, President Donald Trump has endorsed Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas Governor as she begins her bid for re-election in 2026. President Trump announced his endorsement on Truth Social Monday night, adding that Sanders is “a very distinguished and…
University group creates improved airplane motor
By: Joshua Droll FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — UA Power Group states on its website that engineers “train, educate, empower, and inspire a diverse population of engineers and leaders to address global energy challenges by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, and experiential learning” within the confines of its research. That research took to California skies back…
10 Commandments installed around U of A campus
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas (U of A) started installing posters of the Ten Commandments around campus last week. The university is one of the first in the nation to mandate the installations, which are expected to last for the Fall 2025 semester. A bill introduced on March 11…
Upcoming Chancellor’s Ball with Homecoming announcement
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Associated Student Government (ASG), Alumni Association and the Office of Student Activities at the University of Arkansas (U of A) will co-host the annual Chancellor’s Ball on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The event is open to all students and features free food and live music from two local…
Students work to break the stigma around mental health
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — October includes several national events focused on mental health, such as Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day. The month encourages people to check in on themselves and others and to keep conversations about mental well-being going. At the University of Arkansas, one student organization is…
Parking and Transit Initiatives
By: Jaxson Miller FAYETTEVILLE, AR (UATV)- The University of Arkansas is rolling out four key initiatives aimed at improving campus parking and transit access, guided in part by feedback collected from more than 2,000 students and employees. These four main initiatives are increasing Razorback Transit frequency, improving communication with campus users, adding new parking infrastructure,…
Hmong community celebrating 50 years of living in the United States
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Hmong community in Northwest Arkansas celebrated its 2025 Arkansas Hmong New Year. The Hmong Association hosted the celebration with food, live performances and sports competitions for two days. It was opened to everyone and not inclusive to the Hmong people. The event happened on Oct. 4 to…
Fall Safety Tips: Staying Bear Aware in Arkansas
By: Ellisyn Sanders FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —There have been two fatal bear attacks in Arkansas in the past month. These are the first reported in more than a century. As fall break nears and more people head outdoors, it is essential to stay prepared and bear aware while hiking or camping this season. The victims,…
U of A record enrollment 2025-26
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas hit record breaking numbers this school year 2025-2026 for student enrollment. Breakdown of STUDENT ENROLLMENT numbers STUDENT FRUSTRATION As student enrollment increases each year, some upperclassmen students feel that this growth is a constant conversation amongst students. Some students said the university’s rapid growth…