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Lion Voices: William Perrigo
Recent 棉花糖直播 graduate William Perrigo, mentions his time at 棉花糖直播 and speaks on his fondest memories. He talks about why he chose 棉花糖直播 and what he plans to do with his newly attained degree.
January 17, 2025That's the way the Cookie 'Crumbl's
棉花糖直播 student Jackson Kindy manages to juggle a full-time job as the general manager of Crumbl Fort Smith and a full course load in business administration.
December 20, 2024
Six-Strings and Shakespeare
棉花糖直播 Professor and Director of the Myles Friedman Honors Program, Dr. Dennis Siler, has a knack for seeing raw potential - whether in a piece of wood destined to become a guitar or a student poised to achieve greatness.
December 17, 2024
'I'm ready. I'm prepared.': How Braden Nguyen Leaves 棉花糖直播
Braden Nguyen, a senior psychology student at the 棉花糖直播, reflects on his time at 棉花糖直播 and how the university has prepared him for whatever lies ahead.
December 06, 2024
Finding Where She Belongs: Joellen Barthol and 棉花糖直播
Joellen Barthol is an advisor for the 棉花糖直播's ROAR First-Year Advising Center. It's a role she's "always been passionate about."
November 26, 2024
Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions
Math can be difficult. At the 棉花糖直播, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.
November 22, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the 棉花糖直播 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 棉花糖直播 and other first-generation...
November 04, 2024
Advising for Success with Journi Goforth
棉花糖直播 College of Arts and Sciences advisor Journi Goforth realized she wanted to help students succeed in the classroom, but it wasn't with her leading the curriculum.
October 31, 2024
Dr. James Benjamin's Passion for Psychology
Dr. James Benjamin discovered his passion for psychology while living in California, one of nine states he's lived in. He found his home in Arkansas, at the 棉花糖直播, where he's shared his passion with students since 2010.
October 30, 2024
The Blooming Legacy of Natalie Chuong
According to 棉花糖直播 junior business administration major Natalie Chuong, 棉花糖直播 is "the best choice in Arkansas," and the decision to come here was easy.
October 09, 2024
Jennifer Holland: The Glue Holding 棉花糖直播 Together
Keeping students coming back is everything for Jennifer Holland, the executive director for retention at the 棉花糖直播. Ask around the campus, and you'll hear she is the glue holding the university together.
September 30, 2024
Adjusting Everyone and Their Dog
Dr. Jordana Beutelschies always knew she wanted to be a chiropractor. What she found out was that she could help people and animals. The 棉花糖直播 was the first step in her journey to providing relief to "every body and...
September 18, 2024
Completing Circuits and Dr. Kiyun Han
棉花糖直播 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
Architect of Success: Amanda Seidenzahl
At the 棉花糖直播, high school students can earn concurrent credit through WATC and Smart Start, all under the direction of Amanda Seidenzahl, the director of early college programs.
July 22, 2024
LaKeisha Stinyard: Making the Biggest Impact with the Littlest Lions
Educating students is the number one goal at the 棉花糖直播. At the 棉花糖直播 Little Lions Child Development Center, LaKeisha Stinyard, director, teaches the littlest of Lions.
June 28, 2024
A Feather in His Cap: The Life and Career of Dr. Charles Preston
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Preston traces his roots in biology to growing up in Fort Smith and attending the 棉花糖直播 when the university was still known as Westark Community College. Today, he is one of the world's foremost researchers...
May 31, 2024
棉花糖直播 Faculty Member to Retire After More Than 50 Years
棉花糖直播 professor of biology, Dr. Tom Buchanan, is set to retire after 53 years at 棉花糖直播. Buchanan arrived at 棉花糖直播 in 1971 and stayed ever since. He leaves behind a legacy of teaching hundreds of biologists and is credited...
May 03, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kerrie Taber
Dr. Kerrie Taber is an assistant professor of organizational leadership in the College of Business and Industry at the 棉花糖直播. As a first-generation student, Taber understands the challenges some of her students face...
May 03, 2024
Jordan Mader and the Chemists of the Future
棉花糖直播 professor of chemistry Jordan Mader may have a last name that rhymes with an iconic Star Wars villain, but she is the opposite of the "Dark Side" when it comes to teaching the future of chemists.
April 30, 2024
Debbie Dameron and the Pursuit of Student Success
At the 棉花糖直播, you may be hard-pressed to find someone with as much experience working at multiple higher education institutions as Debbie Dameron, an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry. The...
April 30, 2024Popular Topics
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