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Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, ÑÇɫӰ¿â associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the ÑÇɫӰ¿â community.
November 16, 2023
Life and ÑÇɫӰ¿â: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
ÑÇɫӰ¿â Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.
November 13, 2023
Lion Voices: Destiny Craine
Destiny Craine talks about why she chose ÑÇɫӰ¿â and how it has helped her grow. She attributes much of her success to professors, and the groups she participates in.
November 10, 2023
Lion Voices: Faith Cureton
During this interview, Faith Cureton has the chance to talk about why and how she came to choose ÑÇɫӰ¿â as her school. She talks about her future plans of teaching and how theater has been a major passion in her life.
November 03, 2023
Lion Voices: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix talks about how ÑÇɫӰ¿â has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how ÑÇɫӰ¿â has helped in on his path to achieve his dreams. He also gives advice to incoming Lions about how to best spend their time.
November 01, 2023
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to ÑÇɫӰ¿â that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
ÑÇɫӰ¿â junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at ÑÇɫӰ¿â, but the support and encouragement from her family and ÑÇɫӰ¿â staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
ÑÇɫӰ¿â management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at ÑÇɫӰ¿â. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023ÑÇɫӰ¿â First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
ÑÇɫӰ¿â hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Lion Voices: Brock Slater
Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how ÑÇɫӰ¿â has impacted his life and why he chose to come to ÑÇɫӰ¿â in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.
October 13, 2023
Lion Voices: Jesus Quinionez
This week for Lion Voices, we have a sophomore Biomedical Science major, Jesus Quinionez. Jesus was born and raised in Aldama Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved to the US where he attended high school and now ÑÇɫӰ¿â. He talks about his plans for college...
October 04, 2023
From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at ÑÇɫӰ¿â
Austin Miller is a senior at the ÑÇɫӰ¿â, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at ÑÇɫӰ¿â amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 26, 2023
Lion Voices: Laura Flores
Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how ÑÇɫӰ¿â impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.
September 22, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette
ÑÇɫӰ¿â English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at ÑÇɫӰ¿â as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.
September 18, 2023
Staff Voices: Scott Goines
Meet ÑÇɫӰ¿â web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the ÑÇɫӰ¿â website are optimized.
September 15, 2023
Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa
Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the ÑÇɫӰ¿â has helped prepare her for her future.
September 15, 2023
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the ÑÇɫӰ¿â and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023
Staff Voices: Mandy Keyes
Hailing from the central Sebastian County town of Hackett, Mandy Keyes, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith director of human resources, admits that attending college after high school was something other than what she planned on pursuing. She...
July 21, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Randall Stone
Since the fall of 2020, Dr. Randall Stone has called the ÑÇɫӰ¿â his professional home. However, as a native of Fort Smith, the city has always been home. He is a ÑÇɫӰ¿â alum who now teaches accounting to current Lions.
July 07, 2023Popular Topics
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