FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas news site, news.uark.edu, garnered more than 1.2 million views during 2019, and readers spent an average of 3 minutes reading each article.

The most-read stories included large annual events such as Bid Day and Distinguished Lecturers Laura Bush and Tarana Banke, as well as new things on campus such as the Razorback Marching Band going without paper musical scores and the opening of Adohi Hall. The appointment of the first executive director of the School of Art and naming of the Alumni Association's Seniors of Signifance also scored high in readership.

But the most-read story, which reported the death of Andrea Torres, a student who died after a crosswalk accident, drew more than 12,000 readers from across campus who mourned her death.

Here are the top 10 most-read stories of 2019, based on page views:

1. University Mourns Loss of Student Andrea Torres — When Andrea Torres, a freshman architecture major, was hit by a motor vehicle in February while she was crossing Garland Avenue in a crosswalk, it galvanized the campus to step up safety measures and awareness.

2. As Nurse Practioners Fill the Gap, Patients Say They're More Than Satisfied — Research by nursing professor Thomas Kippenbrock showed that patients are as satisfied with care from nurse practitioners, who fill health care gaps in lots of situations, especially in rural areas, as they are with doctors.

3. New Scholarship Offered to U of A System Community College Grads — Chancellor Joe Steinmetz announced a new Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship for students who are completing two-year associate degrees and want to continue toward a four-year degree at the U of A.

4. Passio Go App Tracks Razorback Transit Bus Routes — A new app for smart phones allows the campus community to locate Razorback Transit buses as they move along their routes, making it easier to time connections.

5. Utley Selected as the 2019 Johnson Fellow — Alumnus Mike Utley returned to campus in April as the Arkansas Alumni Association's 2019 Johnson Fellow, sharing his extensive knowledge of the music industry.

6. U of A Moves up in U.S. News Best Colleges 2020 Rankings — The university jumped six spots to tie for 72nd place among public universities in the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2020" rankings.

7. U of A to Launch L.P.N. to B.S.N. Program This Fall — Licensed practical nurses can earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through this new online program, offered by the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing through Global Campus.

8. Panhellenic Bid Day Is This Saturday Morning — Nearly 1,500 students participated in Panhellenic Bid Day, in which the sororities on campus announced who had received bids during a festive ceremony at the Chi Omega Greek Theatre.

9. Honors College Selects 2019 Class of Honors College Fellows — Each year, the Honors College selects 70 incoming students to receive the prestigious Honors College Fellowship, which provides $72,000 over a four-year period.

10. Distinguished Lecture Series Hosts Laura Bush, Tarana Burke — Tarana Burke, a civil rights activist and founder of the 'me too' movement, and former first lady Laura Bush spoke in the spring as part of the student-sponsored Distinguished Lecture Series.

The next 10 top-read stories include:

11. U of A Seniors of Significance Class of 2019 Honored

12. Construction Underway on New Stadium Drive Residence Halls

13. Razorback Marching Band Goes Paperless With Innovative Tech

14. Graduates Set to Walk in May Commencement Ceremonies

15. Honors College Announces 2019 Bodenhamer Fellows

16. Faculty Notified of FY20 Salary Increases, Other Changes

17. Gerry Snyder Named Executive Director of School of Art

18. U of A Names 2019-20 Chancellor's Academic Fellows

19. Honors College Selects 23 Incoming Students for Path Program

20. Chancellor's Commission on Women Recognizes Extraordinary Women

About the University of Arkansas:The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among fewer than 3% of colleges and universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Reportranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.