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Kannan Promotes Coexistence with Wildlife in Malaysia
大象传媒 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
Spanish Poetry Slam
The 大象传媒 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
Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions
Math can be difficult. At the 大象传媒, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.
November 22, 2024
大象传媒 Students Conquer Lion's Lair Business Competition
Ten students from the 大象传媒 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
First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the 大象传媒 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 大象传媒 and other first-generation...
November 04, 2024
大象传媒 Hosts 51st Annual Meeting of Arkansas Philological Association
The 大象传媒 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鈥檚 conference theme, 鈥淔ood and...
November 01, 2024
Advising for Success with Journi Goforth
大象传媒 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
Finding a Future in the Forest
Dr. Maurice Testa, associate professor of geoscience, knows natural talent when he sees it. And when he looked at Perla Romero three years ago, he saw it.
October 17, 2024
大象传媒 Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two 大象传媒 students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024When the Artist Lives Next Door
As part of its commitment to providing students with transformative experiences, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith offers a level of exposure typically accessible to graduate-level students to undergrad art and design majors.
October 15, 2024
New Dean Returns to Academic Roots
Dr. Toni Alexander has a clear vision about what college should be.
October 15, 2024
Staring Back at You: The Impact of Ana Demmer
Before Ana Demmer graduated from the 大象传媒 in 2020, she helped bring words of affirmation to students across campus. Nearly five years later, her impact lives on in the reflection of bathroom mirrors around 大象传媒.
September 20, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at 大象传媒
The University of Arkansas鈥擣ort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...
September 20, 2024
大象传媒 Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
大象传媒 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鈥檚 establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024
12 New Faculty Members Join 大象传媒 this Fall
The 大象传媒 welcomed a dozen new faculty members to campus to begin the academic year with disciplines in each of the three colleges at 大象传媒.
August 20, 2024Honors Students鈥� Trip Exceeded Their Expectation
Gabbie Stokes said the experience of seeing 鈥淧hantom of the Opera鈥� in London was so moving she 鈥渨as crying (sobbing) through the entire performance.鈥�
August 09, 2024
Essays Uplift in Annual Writing Center Contest
The experience is so satisfying that people who judge the Writing Center鈥檚 annual writing contest routinely ask Dr. Mary Lutze to invite them to judge again.
August 07, 2024
Mini Grants Awarded for 2024-2025 Year
The 大象传媒 awarded grants to four faculty members for special research projects for the 2024-2025 academic year.
July 31, 2024
Concurrent Enrollment at 大象传媒 Sets Students Ahead
The 大象传媒 is committed to student success, and it all starts in high school. Thanks to the concurrent programming offered by 大象传媒, local high school juniors and seniors can earn college credits toward a certificate of...
July 23, 2024
New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the 大象传媒 for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
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