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WAVE event connects creatives in Northwest Arkansas through a no pressure, no competition environment

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Programs created to promote the local create group WAVE. | Photo courtesy: BLK ELK Media. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A local networking event is working to grow connections among creatives in Northwest Arkansas through a no-pressure get together designed to build connections, collaboration and break down barriers often created by competition. WAVE: Ideas in Motion is…Continue Reading WAVE event connects creatives in Northwest Arkansas through a no pressure, no competition environment

Setting the Example: How First-Gen Students Raise the Bar & Their Debt to Better Themselves

Setting the Example: How First-Gen Students Raise the Bar, and their Debt, to Better Themselves University of Arkansas first-generation students have decreased over the years, but the student loan debt has steadily increased and exceeded Arkansas’ average over the past 5 years, according to the College Scoreboard, a Department of Education database. By Elena RamirezThe…Continue Reading Setting the Example: How First-Gen Students Raise the Bar & Their Debt to Better Themselves

Postgraduate Debt Remains a Concern for African American Students

Postgraduate Debt Remains a Concern for African American Students Even with UA scholarships designated for minority students, some African American take out federal loans to cover the cost. By Hanna EllingtonThe Razorback Reporter Dylan Williams grew up in a military family, and he is preparing to follow in his father’s footsteps by joining the U.S….Continue Reading Postgraduate Debt Remains a Concern for African American Students

Pell Grant Covers Only Part of School Bill for Low-Income Students

Pell Grant Covers Only Part of School Bill for Low-Income Students With nearly 50% of all UA students needing financial aid, the UA scholarship budget is projected to increase by $5 million in the coming academic year. By Hanna Ellington, Sophie Neubaum, and Kate Duby Some in-state Pell Grant recipients graduate with little to no…Continue Reading Pell Grant Covers Only Part of School Bill for Low-Income Students

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