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The University of Arkansas celebrates International Women’s Day
By: Katy Kelly FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas celebrated International Women’s Day last Friday, March 8, with a series of events aimed at honoring the contributions of women from diverse backgrounds. The International Students and Scholars planned various events intended to promote empowerment and inclusivity. Graduate Assistant for the International Culture Team…
ASG president-elect shares vision for campus
By: Katy Kelly FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – On Friday, March 8, the Associated Student Government (ASG) announced Mason Berres as the newly-elected president for the 2024-2025 academic year. Berres’ goals include providing resources to students, improving transportation, and increasing student body participation. Voting opened on Monday, March 6 at 9 a.m. and closed on Wednesday,…
Congressman Steve Womack faces State Senator Clint Penzo in the Republican primary
Two Republican candidates, Congressman Steve Womack and State Senator Clint Penzo, are vying to fill the seat representing the third congressional district in Arkansas. Sen. Penzo representing the 31st district looks to replace Congressman Womack with a more conservative approach. “52% of the time he votes with the republicans and 48% of the time he…
Local clinic teams up with university students for free healthcare
By: Mekenna Earnhart FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) —University of Arkansas pre-medical and pre-dental students are gaining hands-on experience in their career path while at the same time helping those in the community who need it most. Located at 1100 N. Woolsey Ave., the Welcome Health Center offers essential healthcare services both medical and dental at no…
University of Arkansas Greek Life awarded ‘Community of the Year’
By: Georgia Caroline Patterson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – University of Arkansas Greek life was named ‘Community of the Year.” This honor was presented at the Southeastern Greek Leadership Association conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This annual conference recognizes fraternity and sorority communities for their accomplishments over the past year. Awards given to Greek organizations at the…
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,…