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Large cicada population projected to emerge this spring
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University of Arkansas Entomologists say a large influx of two broods of cicadas will make a rare emergence. This appearance of cicadas is predicted to take place at the end of May and consists of two broods of periodic cicadas. The last time these two broods surfaced…
U.S. Supreme Court questions Florida and Texas social media laws
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United States Supreme Court examined two cases on Monday that have the potential to change internet censorship. Both cases reviewed regarded what Americans can see on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Both Texas and Florida have laws regarding the regulation of how…
Lemke Journalism Project sees record attendance
By: Bret McCargo FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)– The Lemke journalism project is seeing a record high attendance this semester. The program is provided by the University of Arkansas, and gives local high school students hands-on experience with different forms of journalism. The workshop is a free program that meets six saturdays in the spring semester to…
U of A Staff Senate announces scholarship recipients and Employee of the Quarter awards
By: Jessica Znidarsic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–The University of Arkansas Staff Senate just announced the Spring 2024 through 2025 scholarship recipients, recognizing staff on campus in their undergraduate and graduate education. There were 13 scholarships awarded, and those who were awarded the Staff Senate Endowed Scholarship had grown since its original date in 2000. There originally…
FEMA Disaster declaration for Arkansas approved
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency has made federal disaster assistance available to Arkansas. President Joe Biden approved the declaration Nov. 14. In June, catastrophic tornadoes struck across the state. Counties of Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke and Poinsett, were of the most affected. According to a news release,…
E-scooters and safety on campus
By: Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas has two micro-mobility share programs, Spin and Veo, that provides electric scooters and bikes for people to use on campus and in the community. They introduced these vehicles on campus in 2019, and their popularity has grown ever since. “You can imagine you’re at…
Career resources for graduating seniors
By : Lauren Spencer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – With graduation only a little over a month away, the next step is finding a job for most seniors. The search for a job can leave some overwhelmed with where to start. Here are a few resources and tips from students on how to start your search…
Black music symposium will resume from March 14-16
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas is hosting the Black Music Symposium starting March 14-16. The event was set to happen in February but a lot of the acts had to postpone due to the inclement weather that struck Northwest Arkansas. The symposium is meant to celebrate and illuminate black…
Pat Walker Health Center wins the Innovation Award for Vaccine Challenge
By: Tanner Shotwell FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The Pat Walker Health Center won the Innovation Award for the Vaccine Challenge across the state of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas participated in a challenge with other colleges and universities across the state of Arkansas. The vaccine challenge tests schools and their ability to spread awareness of…
The chair of the music department uses her platform to break boundaries
By: Kristin Kite FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Earlier this spring semester, Lia Uribe was named chair of the Department of Music. She is the second woman and first person of Latin heritage to chair the department. The Columbian native said she is ready to step into this role because it gives her more agency. Uribe…