Student Media

Participation in Student Media is open to any student at the University. It is not restricted to journalism majors. Students can join at any time, from their first day on campus, to gain hands-on experience. UA Student Media staffs are managed by students, who make all editorial decisions and oversee production. They are free to consult with faculty members but bear all responsibility for the content and quality of their products. The program's hub is the Sue Walker Burnett Center for Journalism and Student Media.

KXUA >>

KXUA 88.3-FM is a student-managed and operated radio station providing University of Arkansas students hands-on experience in radio broadcasting within a professional atmosphere. The station features an eclectic mix of music, with programming split between board-selected content and DJ choices during weekday hours of 6 AM to 6 PM. Evening and weekend hours are dedicated to specialty and genre-specific shows, each programmed by individual student DJs.

Students gain valuable experience in station promotion, music industry networking, and event promotion for cultural and nonprofit organizations. KXUA encourages creative programming and musical exploration, offering students the opportunity to develop innovative approaches to radio broadcasting.

Faculty Contact: Matthew Moore | mrm081@uark.edu

UATV >>

UATV is the student-operated television station at the University of Arkansas, broadcasting from its on-campus studio in the Sue Walk Burnett Center for Journalism and Student Media. The station provides nightly newscasts and a variety of specialty programs, which can be viewed regionally via UATV’s Facebook page and its exclusive Cox digital channel, 214. UATV’s live nightly newscasts, airing Monday through Thursday, are fully written, produced, and anchored by students.

These broadcasts are created by students enrolled in advanced reporting and news-producing courses, who develop original content for each program. Arkansas on Campus is a weekly news program produced by students in an upper-level broadcast reporting class. Other notable shows include The Sports Advantage, a weekly 30-minute program covering local, regional, and national sports news and analysis, and Razorback Reels, which offers entertainment news and pop culture coverage. UATV also features debates from the Associated Student Government, panel discussions, in-depth news features, and studio audience productions. Additionally, UATV airs select University of Arkansas programs produced by various campus departments and colleges.

Station leadership is provided by a station manager and the UATV staff, with students encouraged to gain hands-on experience through volunteer production roles. These opportunities allow students to apply and enhance the skills they are learning in their journalism coursework.

Faculty Contact: Tiffany King | txk014@uark.edu

The Arkansas Traveler >>

The Arkansas Traveler is the award-winning student newspaper at the University of Arkansas, publishing in print and online. The Traveler and its staff have won numerous regional and national awards, placing first in the SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards for Best Newspaper in 2022 as well as individual honors for reporting and photography. Alongside daily online articles, the Traveler produces a monthly print edition and periodic special editions.

A salaried editorial staff manages the paper and beginning staff members start as writers or photographers and are paid by the story. Students are invited to apply for positions that include section editors, reporters, photographers and graphic designers. Apply at the Traveler office, 119 Kimpel Hall, or email traveler@uark.edu.

Faculty Contact: Rusty Turner | rustyt@uark.edu

The Razorback Yearbook >>

The Razorback Yearbook is managed by a student staff directed by the yearbook editor. The book is published once a year. The staff works to design and write the content, meeting regular deadlines with the publisher over the course of several months. The Razorback published its 100th edition in 1998 and is a perennial powerhouse that frequently wins national awards for design, content, reporting, photograph, writing, and overall quality.

All university students are invited to apply to work on the yearbook. The editor is selected by the university board of publications, but positions are available for copyeditors, photographers and layout artists. Apply at Kimpel Hall, or call 575-3305.

Faculty Contact: Mike Brown | mlb046@uark.edu

The Hill Magazine >>

Created in 2011, Hill Magazine is a publication of literary, in-depth journalism in the model of The New Yorker and other magazines devoted to narrative journalism, art, and essays. Published each semester in print and weekly online, Hill Magazine is edited and written by students, with many stories originating from the Magazine Writing course.

Since its inception, Hill magazine has won first place in its SPJ regional Mark of Excellence contests nearly every year and twice been a national finalist for best student magazine in the country. It is also the recipient of several Great Plains Award for Best Student Magazine of the Year and Best Student Editor.

Faculty Contact: Bret Schulte | bjschult@uark.edu

KUAF (NPR) >>

KUAF 91.3 FM is a public radio station and the National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate for northwest Arkansas, the Arkansas River Valley, eastern Oklahoma and southwestern Missouri. Licensed by the University of Arkansas and operated through the journalism school, the 100,000-watt station broadcasts 24 hours a day from the University of Arkansas campus. While not a student media outlet, KUAF maintains strong ties to the university community by employing several recent alumni and current students, as well as hosting student interns each academic term.

The station's programming includes NPR's flagship news programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered, alongside local journalism including KUAF's daily news magazine "Ozarks at Large." Evening programming features classical music Sunday through Thursday beginning at 8 PM, while weekends offer a diverse mix of NPR news, blues, jazz, folk music, and popular shows such as This American Life, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, and Travels with Rick Steves.

Students interested in professional radio experience can apply for part-time positions and internships throughout the year. While not a student media outlet, KUAF maintains strong ties to the university community by employing several recent alumni and current students, as well as hosting student interns each academic term.

Faculty Contact: Clint Schaff | schaff@uark.edu

Robyn Starling-Ledbetter
Director of Student Media

479-575-3887

rledbet@uark.edu

Main Hill Media >>

Main Hill Media is the University of Arkansas’ student-run advertising agency, offering a full suite of services, including graphic design, video production, social media management, event marketing, and influencer marketing. The agency was formed in 2017 and provides real-world experience for students by working with local and regional clients to craft compelling messages and reach target audiences.

In just a few years, Main Hill Media has established itself as a national contender in collegiate advertising. The agency has earned multiple awards from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), including first place for Best Media Kit and recognition in digital advertising, graphic design, and audience engagement. Their innovative campaigns and creative excellence continue to set them apart as a leading student-run agency.

Faculty Contact: Teresa Tackett| tt043@uark.edu