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Name a Squirrel of Old Main Lawn fundraiser returns for a second year
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Annual Name a Squirrel Campaign is back for a second year, raising money for student success initiatives throughout February. Maple, a squirrel who lives on the Old Main Lawn, serves as the face of the campaign and encourages students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to donate to…
Job market for new graduates
By: Avery Branscum FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – New college graduates are facing issues finding jobs. For college graduates ages 20 to 24, the unemployment rate is 2.2% higher than the national average, which currently sits at 4.4%. Entry-level hirings have dropped nearly 17% since 2019, leaving fewer opportunities for those seeking jobs right after college.…
Schola Cantorum honoring the legacy of Arkansas-born female composer
By: Shoshiana Vang FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Every semester, the University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum, a campus choir organization, honors an Arkansas composer by performing her works from the university’s Special Collections. Florence Price was born in Little Rock before she marked her name in the music industry by becoming the first Black female composer to have her work played by a major American symphony…
2025 Top Young Alumni Award recipient
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Top Young Alumni Award honors outstanding accomplishments in career, public service, and volunteer efforts to the University of Arkansas. This years recipient, Jonathon Modica, received the award during this years football Homecoming game. Modica graduated from the university in 2007 with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism.…
Furry pups on the hunt for a forever home
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Sammie Davies, a University of Arkansas senior, fosters her 10th dog with Big Paws of the Ozarks. Biggie, her last shelter dog, was fostered for one month until he found his forever home. Sammie, from Houston, Texas, grew up with a family dog that was adopted after being…
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…
“Pick Up Where You Play” tackles Lake Fayetteville
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – “Pick Up Where You Play” is a two-month initiative in the Northwest Arkansas region to collectively clean up litter in impacted areas. It started in 2020 as a way to continue litter cleanup during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, while staying socially distanced. Nearly a dozen community partners organize…
Freedom of speech in action on campus
By: Hannah Moore FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Turning Point USA (TPUSA), affiliated at the University of Arkansas, held a memorial for late political activist, Charlie Kirk, Thursday, September 11. The peaceful event took place around 5 p.m. at the Greek Amphitheater, with Turning Point’s executive staff leading it. Students, faculty, and the Fayetteville community joined…
Wellness on the Hill
By: Riley Click FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas offers a way for students to stay active, reduce stress, and even sharpen their focus without costing a dime. University Recreation + Wellness (UREC) offers group fitness classes and multiple gym locations across campus. Access is included for all students through their recreation fee,…
Charlie Kirk shot and killed at a Utah college campus Turning Point USA rally
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