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Michael Lander, sophomore music history major, and his speed cube in the 大象传媒 Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
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Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers

Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the 大象传媒, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.

March 14, 2025
Three students from 大象传媒 plant grass on a beach in Pensacola, Florida, during an Alternative Spring Break trip.
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Building Student Leaders

Student leadership programs at the 大象传媒 aim to help students graduate with a degree and a resume that sets them apart.

March 07, 2025
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More Students Picking 大象传媒, 大象传媒 Team Continues to Break Records

Accepted Students Day at the 大象传媒 welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to 大象传媒 for their next step in the...

February 28, 2025
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Study Abroad: Where Students Gain More Than International Education

Former 大象传媒 students share their study abroad experiences. Each learned about themselves and the culture they were fully immersed in.

February 27, 2025
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A Little Help to Finish

At the 大象传媒, students' best interests are always top of mind, especially if it means a little financial help to get them to the finish line.

February 27, 2025
Emily McCall, a College of Arts and Sciences graduate, earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in history.
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大象传媒 Celebrates Graduates

The 大象传媒 celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.

December 14, 2024
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Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist

For the third semester in a row, the 大象传媒 is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.

December 04, 2024
大象传媒 mascot Numa, is dressed as a postal worker coming out of a holiday gift box
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大象传媒 Mailbag: What are you Thankful for?

In the latest edition of the 大象传媒 Mailbag, the communications team hears from 大象传媒 students as they share what they are thankful for this holiday season.

November 22, 2024
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大象传媒 Celebrates National Coming Out Day

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, and the 大象传媒 kicked off the awareness month with the celebration of National Coming Out Day hosted by PRIDE at 大象传媒.

October 11, 2024
Cub Camp Organge Camp staff at 大象传媒
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Cub Camp, Best Camp

The 大象传媒 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
The 2024-2025 大象传媒 RAs
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Meet the 大象传媒 RAs

Meet the 大象传媒 RAs.

August 15, 2024
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Honors 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
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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
New students tour the 大象传媒 campus during Mane Event
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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...

July 19, 2024
Braxten Martin with the bike he will ride from Seattle, Washington, to Washington, D.C. this summer
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大象传媒 Student to Ride Cross-Country for The Ability Experience

Braxten Martin, a student at the 大象传媒, will embark on a 4,300-mile cross-country bike ride to raise awareness for those with physical and mental disabilities. He will set out on The Ability Experience's Journey of Hope,...

May 23, 2024
Garrett Scott is surrounded by family and friends as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the 大象传媒
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Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent

Zane Gibson, the 大象传媒 men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...

April 19, 2024
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What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?

Spring commencement at the 大象传媒 is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as 大象传媒 alums.

April 11, 2024
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First-Generation Student Spotlight: Jennifer Phelan

When Jennifer Phelan decided to return to the 大象传媒, she knew doing so as a first-generation non-traditional student would come with challenges. Through the support of her family, positive attitude, and enthusiasm, she...

April 03, 2024
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Avoid Trepidation with These Tax Time Tips

The deadline to file your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching! Two 大象传媒 accounting professors offered tax tips to make sure you are prepared to file on time.

April 02, 2024
Desi Culture Club president Aravinda
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Holi Returns to 大象传媒 Campus

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the 大象传媒. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.

March 29, 2024

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