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Taking Professional Development to the Lion’s Den

A group of resident assistants (RAs) from the Â鶹´«Ã½ took time off from leading their halls to brush up on their professional development and leadership skills at a regional university housing conference.

November 19, 2025
Two Â鶹´«Ã½ students from left to right, Abdur-Rehman Sajjad and Tyler Teague, accept their check for $500 after coming in second place during the thrid Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition. The students are joined by Â鶹´«Ã½ staff members, Ty Barrett and Kendall Ross.
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‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to Â鶹´«Ã½

The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the Â鶹´«Ã½ for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...

November 17, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ student Hannah presents at the 15th annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Psychology Symposium
Health Education and Human SciencesNews

Psychology Symposium Brings Student Research to the Community

Â鶹´«Ã½ will host its 15th annual Psychology Symposium, Mortality & The Human Experience, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

November 17, 2025
A group of 10 students pose with Numa at the Stubblefield Center during the Â鶹´«Ã½ fall Den Day
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Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance

The Â鶹´«Ã½ set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.

November 13, 2025
Mary Miller stands in the Â鶹´«Ã½ IT office surrounded by shelves filled with PCs
Lion Voices

A Computing Calling: Mary Miller

Mary Miller, PC systems analyst, came to the Â鶹´«Ã½ in 2011 after trusting her instincts to follow a career in computing in 1987. She is the behind-the-scenes hero ensuring all technology at Â鶹´«Ã½ is operational for student...

November 12, 2025
Raul Tabares, a senior business administration student at Â鶹´«Ã½, stands in front of flags denoting the U.S. military branches at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Veterans Resource Center
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Success as a Student Veteran

Raul Tabares came to the Â鶹´«Ã½ to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at Â鶹´«Ã½.

November 10, 2025
Artist Johana Moscoso sits in front of a colorful mural
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Â鶹´«Ã½ Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso

Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the Â鶹´«Ã½ Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at Â鶹´«Ã½...

November 10, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, November 7, 2025

Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update on campus, from the arts to athletics.

November 07, 2025
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AthleticsFeatured

Â鶹´«Ã½ to Host Military Appreciation Night Nov. 7

Military Appreciation Night at Â鶹´«Ã½ will honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members during the Nov. 7 volleyball match against Newman University. Plus, two Lions will be presented with a personalized plaque by Chancellor Terisa...

November 07, 2025
Students perform a dance at Culture Fest at the Â鶹´«Ã½ RAWC.
CommunityEventsFeatured

Culture Fest: An Annual Tradition Returns

Culture Fest returns to the Â鶹´«Ã½ as part of International Education Week. Culture Fest 2025 will kick off a week's worth of events on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

November 07, 2025
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Health Education and Human SciencesNews

Nursing Students Gain Experience in Little Rock

Â鶹´«Ã½ nursing students in the Student Nurses Association spent two days in Little Rock, Ark., attending the Arkansas Nursing Students Association State Convention.

November 06, 2025
Students load boxes of food into cars during a food giveaway at Â鶹´«Ã½
CommunityFeaturedGiving

Nearly 200 Food Boxes Distributed Amid SNAP Uncertainty

Â鶹´«Ã½ distributed 194 food boxes to students and employees on Thursday, Nov. 6, in response to increased need this fall and community-wide uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

November 06, 2025
Josiah Olmstead poses with a pair of giraffes at Zoo Atlanta during the filming of his documentary,
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Â鶹´«Ã½ to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather

Â鶹´«Ã½ alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...

November 05, 2025
Dozens of toys are thrown onto the court of the Stubblefield Center during annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Toy Toss
AthleticsCommunityEventsFeatured

Â鶹´«Ã½ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 18

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Toy Toss returns on Nov. 18 against the University of the Ozarks. Come cheer on the men's basketball team for their home opener, and bring a new, soft toy in exchange for free admission. Once the Lions score their first point, toys will...

November 04, 2025
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Arts and Sciences

Preparing for Med School in Arkansas: Which Degrees are Best for Undergrad?

Students interested in continuing their education at a medical school can receive the foundational education they need from the Â鶹´«Ã½.

October 31, 2025
Professor working with studio arts students during a painting class.
Art and Design

Seven Careers for an Artist or Creative to Seek in Arkansas

The Â鶹´«Ã½ prepares students for creative careers through a range of programs, knowledgeable educators, and detailed classroom instruction.

October 31, 2025
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Arts and SciencesLion Voices

The ‘Aha’s’ of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg

Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the Â鶹´«Ã½. She is the first person from her hometown of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to have earned a Ph.D., and since 2007, she has been committed to her pursuit...

October 31, 2025
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Health Education and Human Sciences

Five High-Need Health Care Careers in Arkansas

Healthcare careers are in high demand nationwide. The Â鶹´«Ã½ is preparing students for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, imaging sciences, surgical technology, and healthcare administration.

October 31, 2025
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Business and Industry

What Careers Can You Land with an Engineering Degree?

Engineering degrees are in high demand. The Â鶹´«Ã½ is meeting the region's and industry's needs by providing students with the education needed to enter the workforce.

October 31, 2025
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Health Education and Human Sciences

Â鶹´«Ã½ can Help Achieve the Dream of Becoming a Social Worker in Arkansas

A career in helping others starts at the Â鶹´«Ã½. Learn about a degree in social work and the jobs applicable to a BSW.

October 31, 2025

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