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Delayed but not Defeated, Troy Rodriguez Earns 大象传媒 Degree
First-generation student Troy Rodriguez will graduate from the 大象传媒 on May 10 with a degree in business administration. The accomplishment comes after stepping away from school before returning two years later.
May 05, 2025
Cataloging Resources: How Andrea Parton Became the Librarian She Was Meant to Be
大象传媒 Discovery and Access Librarian Andrea Parton never intended to follow in her dad's footsteps. As a librarian, she does the job she was always meant to have.
March 31, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the 大象传媒, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
Lion Voices: Embry Thornton
Embry Thornton talks about 大象传媒 and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.
January 24, 2025
Lion Voices: William Perrigo
Recent 大象传媒 graduate William Perrigo, mentions his time at 大象传媒 and speaks on his fondest memories. He talks about why he chose 大象传媒 and what he plans to do with his newly attained degree.
January 17, 2025That's the way the Cookie 'Crumbl's
大象传媒 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
大象传媒 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 大象传媒
Braden Nguyen, a senior psychology student at the 大象传媒, reflects on his time at 大象传媒 and how the university has prepared him for whatever lies ahead.
December 06, 2024
Finding Where She Belongs: Joellen Barthol and 大象传媒
Joellen Barthol is an advisor for the 大象传媒'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 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
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
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
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 大象传媒, where he's shared his passion with students since 2010.
October 30, 2024
The Blooming Legacy of Natalie Chuong
According to 大象传媒 junior business administration major Natalie Chuong, 大象传媒 is "the best choice in Arkansas," and the decision to come here was easy.
October 09, 2024
Jennifer Holland: The Glue Holding 大象传媒 Together
Keeping students coming back is everything for Jennifer Holland, the executive director for retention at the 大象传媒. 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 大象传媒 was the first step in her journey to providing relief to "every body and...
September 18, 2024
Completing Circuits and Dr. Kiyun Han
大象传媒 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 大象传媒, 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 大象传媒. At the 大象传媒 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 大象传媒 when the university was still known as Westark Community College. Today, he is one of the world's foremost researchers...
May 31, 2024Popular Topics
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