Transition Programs & Initiatives - University of Arkansas

Meet your Sophomore Class Council ❤️🐗

✨ Taylor Nelson
Public Health major from Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Fun fact: Loves to go shopping!

✨ Ava McGuire
Majoring in Multimedia Journalism and Political Science with a minor in French from Stilwell, Kansas.
Fun fact: Loves to thrift and sew!

✨ Ivan Wong
Biology major with a minor in Statistics from Bentonville, Arkansas.
Fun fact: Loves origami!

✨ Lucy Gentry
Supply Chain Management major from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Fun fact: Met Simone Biles in the airport!

Come meet the Sophomore Class Council tomorrow at Halfway Up the Hill from 11:30–1:30!

Halfway there, Class of 2028 🐗⛰️
Time to celebrate how far you’ve come and everything still ahead!!

Join us for the Halfway Up the Hill, a Sophomore Celebration—food trucks, music, and all the fun waiting for YOU!

A little Arkansas weather can’t stop us 🐗🌤️

Sunset Social is now happening April 29 — pull up to Union Mall from 6–7:30 PM for one last sunset with your class! Be there or hear about it!

🎉 FREE UARK GEAR ALERT 🎉

Fresh Fest is TOMORROW and we’re giving away a FREE UARK hat + shirt! 🧢👕
Come through, hang out, and grab some swag while supplies last! Don’t miss your chance to rep UARK in style 🔥
📍 Fresh Fest
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ Don’t be late — once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Tag a friend who needs some new gear 👇


Want to build your leadership and communication skills, connect with campus peers and make a direct impact on new Razorbacks? Apply today to be an A-Week Lead or Mentor and be part of one the university’s signature experiences! 🎉
 
A-Week is designed to support incoming first-year students as they transition to college through engaging programs focused on success, connection, and involvement.

The dates for A-Week are August 10th-16th, 2026, though training (dates TBD) will be required beforehand. For any questions, contact any member of the TPI Professional Staff located in the Arkansas Union (A640) or email [email protected]

Hey Freshman! Join us for Fresh Fest as we celebrate the completion of your first year at the University of Arkansas 🎓

☕ Coffee & Connection | 8:00–10:30 AM
🌮 Lunch on the Union Mall | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
🌅 Sunset Social | 6:00–7:30 PM

From morning coffee to calling the Hogs at sunset—this is your moment, Class of 2029! 🐗

🎉 Meet Your 2026 Freshman Class Council! 🎉
Say hello to the students representing YOUR class this year! Get to know them, where they’re from, what they’re studying, and a fun fact that makes them unique.

💫 Camila Gutierrez Trinidad
🏡 Hometown: Texarkana, Ar
📚 Major: Elementary Education Minor:Political Science 
🎉 Fun Fact: I am a black belt in Teakwondo!

💫 JT Rogers
🏡 Hometown: Rolla, Mo
📚 Major: Elementary Education
🎉 Fun Fact: Big Kansas City Chiefs fan

💫 Alanah Sharlow
🏡 Hometown: Bryant, Ar
📚 Major: Recreation & Sport Management 
🎉 Fun Fact: Singing, coffee, and quality time have my heart! I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, and trying new foods.

💫 Kabrean King
🏡 Hometown: Texarkana, Ar
📚 Major: Social Work, Pre-Law
🎉 Fun Fact: I love to line dance!

Swipe through to see all the faces behind your class leadership and give them a follow! Let’s make this year unforgettable! 💛

We have WINNERS! 🏆🎯

Congrats to our Scavenger Hunt Campus Run champions, and thank you to everyone who joined, competed, and had fun. Check out the photos of our winners! 📸✨

🕵️‍♀️✨ SCAVENGER HUNT DAY IS HERE! ✨🕵️‍♂️
Get ready to explore, solve clues, and race to the finish!

📍 Clues drop at 11:00 AM right here on our Instagram Stories
⏰ The hunt wraps up at 2:00 PM
🏆 Prizes for the TOP 3 winners, so bring your A-game!
📍 At each location, be sure to take a picture for proof before moving on to the next clue!

Follow along, think fast, and may the best detectives win 👀🔍

🎉 Welcome Week Winners Spotlight! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our amazing winners showing off their prizes 🏆👏 Thank you to everyone who participated—you made our Welcome Week kickoff unforgettable!

This is just the beginning 👀 We’ve got a FULL week of activities lined up, so make sure you’re ready for nonstop fun, connections, and memories. We can’t wait to see you all around campus this week!

🕵️‍♂️ Don’t forget—a campus-wide scavenger hunt run-around is coming up, so stay tuned and be ready to explore!
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