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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and the University of the Ozarks Team Up for Nursing

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and the University of the Ozarks form a new academic partnership to increase the number of nursing students. It is the first articulation agreement between the two universities.

December 04, 2024
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AlumniBusiness and Industry

Grad Urges Students to Persevere as She Accepts Georgia State Position

When Joyce Freeman, ’11, was sworn in as a board member of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, she knew that her bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ helped her get...

December 03, 2024
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6

The University of Arkansas — Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.

December 02, 2024
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Kannan Promotes Coexistence with Wildlife in Malaysia

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ biology professor Dr. Ragupathy Kannan has returned from a three-month program to Malaysia with new professional contacts, friends, and allies in the fight to protect biodiversity.

November 26, 2024
Advisor, Joellen Barthol, smiles for the camera while standing in front of the Math Science Building at Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

Finding Where She Belongs: Joellen Barthol and Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Joellen Barthol is an advisor for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s ROAR First-Year Advising Center. It's a role she's "always been passionate about."

November 26, 2024
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News

Chemistry Professor to Head Center for Teaching and Learning

Dr. Jordan Mader, the new faculty fellow leading the first semesters of Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Center for Teaching and Learning, has some priorities, and the first one is listening.

November 25, 2024
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ associate professor of mathematics, Dr. Kayla Murray, smiles for the camera outside of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
AlumniArts and SciencesLion Voices

Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions

Math can be difficult. At the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.

November 22, 2024
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StudentsÂé¶¹´«Ã½ Mailbag

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Mailbag: What are you Thankful for?

In the latest edition of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Mailbag, the communications team hears from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students as they share what they are thankful for this holiday season.

November 22, 2024
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Arts and SciencesFeatured

Spanish Poetry Slam

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...

November 22, 2024
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Chancellor

Campus Update, Nov. 22

Dear colleagues and students. Happy Friday, Lions. It has been a busy week, so I will dive into information for you.

November 22, 2024
Reyna Lamb and Troy Rodriguez (center) accept their 2nd place prize presented by Justin Smith, director of the Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center and Kendall Ross, associate vice chancellor of economic and workforce development.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Students Conquer Lion's Lair Business Competition

Ten students from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ competed Wednesday in the Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest. Teams had about five minutes to deliver the perfect pitch for their fictional business to showcase innovative ideas, market research,...

November 21, 2024
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Fall 2024

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ alumni share their class notes from the fall of 2024.

November 21, 2024
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Business and IndustryNews

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Robotics Team Perseveres to Take First Place in National Competition

A "long and arduous journey" led the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ robotics team to First Place Overall and the Field Competition Award at the 22nd annual Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering student division competition in October in Las Vegas.

November 18, 2024
A small child in a Santa sweatshirt sits on the lap of Santa at Âé¶¹´«Ã½, played by Harold Trisler, an alum of Âé¶¹´«Ã½
AlumniCommunityEventsÂé¶¹´«Ã½ Mailbag

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa

The latest edition of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.

November 15, 2024
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Center for Economic DevelopmentFeaturedNews

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant

On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...

November 14, 2024
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Health Education and Human SciencesNews

Nurses Tackle Tough Problem of Maternal Mortality in Arkansas

Although it’s not a race you want to finish first, Arkansas has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the country.

November 08, 2024
A line of students waited to check in outside of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Stubblefield Center for historic Den Day.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ history.

November 06, 2024
From left: Cadets Ramos, Steffen, and Beshears. Courtesy Lion Company
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Cadets Learn about the Army's Future in Nation's Capital

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ ROTC, Lion Company, traveled to Washington, DC, in October. Cadets attended the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, where they learned about the Army's future endeavors.

November 06, 2024
Sydney Seegers, program assistant for TRIO STEM SSS
Arts and SciencesFirst GenerationLion Voices

First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers

Sydney Seegers graduated from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in May 2023. As a first-generation student, it was an "opportunity to chase and achieve her dreams" and become a role model for her family. She gives back to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and other first-generation...

November 04, 2024
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Arts and Sciences

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Hosts 51st Annual Meeting of Arkansas Philological Association

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will welcome academics, scholars, and students from across the region Nov. 8-9, 2024, for the 51st annual meeting of the Arkansas Philological Association (APA). This year’s conference theme, “Food and...

November 01, 2024

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