Month: October 2019

First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College

First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College By Mary Fracchia, Mary Hennigan and Elena RamirezThe Razorback Reporter Aaron Alamo, a junior at the University of Arkansas, is the first in his family to attend college.His mother, a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, didn’t receive a good education.  “She really wanted us to have a good…Continue Reading First-Gen Students Work, Borrow to Pay For College

Library, Global Campus Working to Reduce Textbook Costs

Library, Global Campus Working to Reduce Textbook Costs With college textbook costs on the rise, a UA program is promoting digital materials in place of physical textbooks in order to reduce costs for students. The Library and Global Campus are working together to reduce textbook costs by giving students access to digital materials that are…Continue Reading Library, Global Campus Working to Reduce Textbook Costs

UREC Activities Aid Retention, GPA

UREC Activities Aid Retention, GPA UofA research shows recreation usage leads to a higher freshman retention rate and GPA among all students. Some students report seeing improvement in academic performance and stress relief. UA students who took part in University Recreation programs showed increases in retention and academic success, according to a study of the…Continue Reading UREC Activities Aid Retention, GPA

City, UA officials set compost plans to reduce amounts of waste

City, UA officials say composting helps reduce waste Fayetteville and the UofA advocate expanded composting programs. By Abby ZimmardiThe Razorback Reporter Fayetteville city officials started composting food waste last year and are working to improve soil health and divert trash from landfills, a city health coordinator said. “There’s a lot of benefits of composting,” Brian…Continue Reading City, UA officials set compost plans to reduce amounts of waste