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CommunityEventsNews

Memorial Stair Climb Slated for Sept. 11

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Army ROTC will host a memorial stair climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 a.m. to honor the lives of those lost and those who heroically assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago.

September 06, 2024
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CommunityHealth Education and Human Sciences

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Nursing Honor Society Induction Friday Sept. 6

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½β€™s Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing will hold its chartering and induction ceremony for the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) on Sept. 6, 2024.

September 04, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ alum, Jon Walker, '17, talks to a co-worker at the Walmart International office
AlumniGiving

Why I Give: The Story of ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Alum Jon Walker

Jonathon Walker, '17, had a lot of help when he attended the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½. Now, he gives back to current and future students in hopes of fostering their growth in education and careers.

August 31, 2024
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Chancellor

Campus Update, Aug. 30, 2024

It is so hard to believe that two weeks of the fall semester have flown by so quickly.

August 30, 2024
Dr. Kiyun Han (right) with his wife and son
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Completing Circuits and Dr. Kiyun Han

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ associate professor of electronics technology and electrical engineering technology Dr. Kiyun Han has a passion for everything technology-related, which is rooted in his life and career.

August 29, 2024
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...

August 21, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Bell Tower seen behind a fountain on the campus green
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

12 New Faculty Members Join ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ this Fall

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ welcomed a dozen new faculty members to campus to begin the academic year with disciplines in each of the three colleges at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½.

August 20, 2024
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Alumni

Brooke Cagle Will Help You Segue into New Friendships

Pull up your calendar.

August 20, 2024
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EventsFeaturedNewsStudents

Cub Camp, Best Camp

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.

August 17, 2024
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
Chancellor

Welcome Back

Happy Friday before classes begin. This has been a very exciting week at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, and I can speak for all of our staff and administrators when I say how glad we are to have everyone back on campus.

August 16, 2024
The 2024-2025 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ RAs
FeaturedStudents

Meet the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ RAs

Meet the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ RAs.

August 15, 2024
Nicole Dake, '20 (left) and Cody Newton, '16 (right) work in a Baptist Health-Fort Smith nursing station
AlumniHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Grads, Baptist Health Nurses Named 100 Greatest

Six graduates from the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ were recognized as part of the 16 nurses from Baptist Health for this year's Great 100 Nurses.

August 12, 2024
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EventsFeatured

Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...

August 09, 2024
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryStudents

Honors Students’ Trip Exceeded Their Expectation

Gabbie Stokes said the experience of seeing β€œPhantom of the Opera” in London was so moving she β€œwas crying (sobbing) through the entire performance.”

August 09, 2024
Center for Economic DevelopmentCommunityEventsFeatured

Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...

August 08, 2024
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Arts and SciencesHealth Education and Human SciencesNewsStudents

Essays Uplift in Annual Writing Center Contest

The experience is so satisfying that people who judge the Writing Center’s annual writing contest routinely ask Dr. Mary Lutze to invite them to judge again.

August 07, 2024
Tracie Walden, managing director for deposit operations, Bank OZK, stands in front of the Ozark, Arkansas, Bank OZK operations center
AlumniBusiness and Industry

Cashing in Education for Career Success

When Tracie Walden, '96, left the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, then Westark College, she never intended to return to banking. Little did she know that her education at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ would play a pivotal role in her career back in banking.

August 07, 2024
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News

Ruud to Lead Boreham Library

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ announced the hiring of Jordan Ruud as the new director of library services at Boreham Library. Ruud officially assumed his new role on August 1.

August 02, 2024
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FeaturedNews

Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ (ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...

August 01, 2024
Students and professor pose with child, parents, and modified kiddie car
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human Sciences

Mini Grants Awarded for 2024-2025 Year

The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ awarded grants to four faculty members for special research projects for the 2024-2025 academic year.

July 31, 2024

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