Diversity
More Latinos Attend UA, Diversify Campus
Perhaps due to near exponential population growth over the past decade in NWA, Latino students growing up in northwest Arkansas are making their mark on the UA. Latino student enrollment grew by 233 this semester, increasing by 21.8 percent. African …
Local Episcopal Church Offers Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s congregation, in Fayetteville, has been blessing same-sex couples for six years, but Episcopal Churches worldwide agreed on a standard liturgy for the blessing of same-sex couples in July at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, …
Students Explore New Cultures For Hispanic Heritage Month
UA students are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which started on Sept. 15 and ends Oct.15. The month honors Hispanic and Latino histories, cultures and offers an opportunities for people to be aware of them. “The celebration started on Friday …
UA Named A Friendly Campus For Veterans
The UA was named one of the most veteran-friendly schools in the country, according to GIJobs.com, a website designed to help veterans transition to civilian life. The UA placed in the top 15 percentile of U.S. schools after an evaluation …
Officials Continue Effort to Bring Public Art to Campus
A new sculpture was installed on campus this year as part of the efforts of UA officials to bring more art onto campus. A new public art piece, named “18 Verticals, 70 Horizontals” was erected April 5 by the art …
Remembering 9/11
The Al-Islam Students Association hosted a 9/11 commemoration Tuesday morning at the Multicultural Center in the Arkansas Union in honor of the thousands who died in the terrorist attacks 11 years ago. The commemoration was part of a pair of …
Drummers Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month
The Latin American studies department and the Multicultural Center will offer a demonstration and discussion on Afro-Brazilian religion, culture and drumming to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is at 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the …
Hunt Statue Dedication
Silas Hunt will be permanently memorialized at the UA today, with the addition of a statue of his likeness. A dedication event will take place at 4:30 p.m. between the Pi Phi Centennial Gate and Old Main. Hunt was the …
Black Students Association Perform for Historical Fashion Show
The Black Students Association presented a fashion show Thursday as a part of a celebration of Black History Month. The fashion show featured prominent blacks throughout history, with students dressing as everyone from Charles Hamilton Houston to Malcolm X. The …
UA Makes Room for Prayer
By Emily Harvey The Fayetteville Prayer Room, which opened in May, began as a simple idea for adoration and prayer. “I was one of many people who were getting a vision for a 24/7 prayer room in Fayetteville,” said Josh …
Cross Cultural Mentor Program Expands
The Cross Cultural Mentor Program, a UA organization designed to help new international students make transitions to the university, is growing rapidly, officials said. “Our program has been growing. This past fall we had more than 50 student leaders participate …
A Taste of Tea: Celebrating a Traditional Art Form
A Japanese Tea Ceremony, hosted by the UA’s Japanese Student Association, took place Friday in Holcombe Hall. A Japanese Tea ceremony is a traditional art form to enjoy the “taste of green tea, the setting of the room, and communication …
Program Allows International Students Look at UA Life
The UA is involved in both an International Visiting Students Program and Exchange Student Program, for students wanting to experience life abroad. The International Visiting Students program assists international students who attend the UA for one semester or a year. …
Political Diversity in the South
The South is not as politically homogenous as conventional wisdom would suggest, according to a report written by a UA researcher. Angie Maxwell, UA associate professor of political science, researches political proclivities in the South. Maxwell uses information revealed in …
Experiencing the Rwandan Culture at the UA
Each year UA officials choose one country and create an event with a plethora of food, games and traditional dances. This year UA officials chose Rwanda to be part of an Engagement Ceremony. The Engagement Ceremony will help students experience …
