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SEC Food Fight donation drive competition
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Jane B. Gearhart Food Circle Pantry launched its yearly SEC Food Fight donation drive. This friendly competition between all SEC schools is a great way to support local communities. The SEC Food Fight is one of the largest drives that Caroline Wilson, the Full Circle Food Drives…
Students transition from UA Connect to Workday software
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas announced during the 2024 to 2025 academic school year that, students will register for classes through Workday Student for this upcoming Fall 2025. The registration period for the upcoming school year began this week. The transition from its current UA Connect student information system…
How the U of A Journalism school helps students further their career
By: Emma Manhire FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The school of Journalism here at the University of Arkansas offers many opportunities for students to get hands on experience with what they’re wanting a career in. Programs such as UATV, The Traveler, Hill Magazine, Main Hill Media, and The Razorback yearbook provide valuable real-world experience. These programs…
Row Fest 2025 begins
By Autumn Foltz FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The end of the spring 2025 semester is near, which means spring student events are starting. One of the biggest student events is Row Fest, filled with exclusive Greek life events that occur at the end of every spring semester at the University of Arkansas. According to B-Unlimited,…
Mullins Library opens after long awaited renovations
By: Molly Tucker FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The wait is finally over. Mullins Library has officially reopened its newly renovated Levels 1 and 2, welcoming students and staff to a modern space for collaboration, research and study. On March 31, people were able to explore the new common areas featuring new furniture, upgraded study rooms,…
UAPD’s spring break safety tips
By: Amber Mears FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Spring break at the University of Arkansas begins March 24, and the University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD) is encouraging students to take steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable time away from campus. Whether students are traveling far away or staying closer to home, following a few…
Bell to Bell bill has an early impact on a local school
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)—Beginning the 2025-2026 school year, cell phones will be banned in Arkansas public schools from the first bell to the last under a new bill signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The “Bell-to-Bell” bill, part of the state’s broader initiative to prioritize student mental health, aims to limit screen time…
Arkansas Senate Bill 184
By: Phillip Kent FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV) — The Arkansas Senate voted 23-8 on SB184, this bill will transfer authorities and powers of the Arkansas State Library Board and the Arkansas Educational Television Commission (AETC) to the Arkansas Department of Education. The bill also abolishes the AETC and the state library boards that oversee public libraries…
The city of Fayetteville suspends garbage and recycling pickup services
By Autumn Foltz FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Last week, Fayetteville schools were closed for four consecutive days due to a winter storm causing hazardous road conditions. Snow and ice can cause all kinds of businesses to shut down, including the city of Fayetteville’s trash and recycling pickup collections for Tuesday and Wednesday services. Canceling these…
Student prepares for snow storm while living alone
By: Carson Hamilton FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Arkansas winter weather can be confusing for residents. As climate change has continued to be a controversial topic, there is still evidence that shows how this can affect the intensity and frequency of storms. This week of snow if no different. Now having two snow storms in…