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Jarren McAllister dribbles down the court at Stubblefield Arena during a 大象传媒 men's basketball game.
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Cementing History on the Hardwood

The 大象传媒 men's basketball team wrapped up one of its best seasons as a D-II program, including a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association tournament appearance for the first time, and ranking as high as No....

May 01, 2026
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大象传媒, Talk Business & Politics Partner on Compass Report

The 大象传媒 partners with Talk Business & Politics on a statewide report called The Compass Report. Student interns work with Kendall Ross, 大象传媒 associate vice chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, to compile...

May 01, 2026
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Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies

It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at 大象传媒.

May 01, 2026
Carol Hill, center, accepts the Lucille Speakman Excellence Award with her son, Derek, and daughter, CarolAnn
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Campus Becomes Family Legacy for Carol Hill and Her Children

Many people describe the 大象传媒 as "a family." For Carol Hill, it really is. She has worked at 大象传媒 for more than 20 years and is joined by her son and daughter on campus.

May 01, 2026
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大象传媒 大象传媒 Eases Senior-Year Anxiety with Personal, Hands-On Support

Admission office stands ready to help students through the admission process.

May 01, 2026
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Borrowing Belief: The Leadership Journey of Susan DeWoody

Susan DeWoody came to the 大象传媒, then Westark College, as a first-generation student. She left with the tools needed to succeed and help others, eventually becoming the first female provost at Oklahoma Baptist University...

May 01, 2026
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The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley

Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the 大象传媒.

May 01, 2026
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Katie Grace Cavanass Finds her Focus

There鈥檚 a particular moment in college when things start to click鈥攏ot because you鈥檝e mapped out your whole future, but because someone sees promise in you and offers you an opportunity you can grow into. For Katie Grace Cavaness, that moment...

May 01, 2026
Brenda Fredriksen, 24, runs down the court to assist her teammate during a close basketball game.
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Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark

The 大象传媒 has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.

May 01, 2026
Rachel and Hailey Malik in one of their classrooms.
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Twins Race Towards Careers

Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the 大象传媒 to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.

May 01, 2026
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Foundation Forged in Fort Smith

Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the 大象传媒. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.

May 01, 2026
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Applause Literary Magazine Earns Best E-Zine Honors

International Literary Journal, Applause, a publication created and run by 大象传媒 students, won first place in the Literary E-zine category of the Southern Literary Festival鈥檚 2026 Undergraduate Writing Competition....

April 30, 2026
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Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the 大象传媒 is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.

April 30, 2026
Callea Stewart sits on an imaging exam table in the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building.
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'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift

Callea Stewart will graduate from the 大象传媒 with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...

April 30, 2026
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大象传媒 to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies details set

April 29, 2026
A group of students smile on the 大象传媒 Campus Green covered in blue and white streamer confetti.
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大象传媒 Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000

More than 400 individual donors helped the 大象传媒 surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...

April 29, 2026
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced

The 大象传媒 honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 28, 2026
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Class Notes, Summer 2026

April 27, 2026
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Campus Update, April 24, 2026

大象传媒 chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, discussed students who have completed or secured summer internships with NASA, congratulated the 大象传媒 Women's Golf team, and more in an April 24 update.

April 24, 2026
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Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth

大象传媒 student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism

April 22, 2026

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