2026 – THE RAZORBACK REPORTER

From Dubai to Arkansas: Nethra’s Journey to Fayetteville

Author By Chloe Johnson
Publication date January 13, 2026
Categories: Education, Immigration

Former University of Arkansas student Nethra Chelakkat journeyed from the UAE to India and then to Texas before arriving in Fayetteville. She has since transferred to a different school closer to her adopted hometown. | Courtesy photo. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Nethra Chelakkat, an Indian woman, had her world flipped upside down when she moved to…Continue Reading From Dubai to Arkansas: Nethra’s Journey to Fayetteville

‘Sergio’ and the Search for Safety in Arkansas

Author By Razorback Reporter Staff
Publication date January 5, 2026
Categories: Immigration

An immigrant’s search for safety has led him to Arkansas. | Photo by Sebastian Sørensen; licensed for free via CC0 and Pexels.com. Editor’s Note: For security reasons and a fear of repercussions, the person in this story is not using his real name. He is referred to as “Sergio.” “Sergio” arrived in Arkansas less than…Continue Reading ‘Sergio’ and the Search for Safety in Arkansas