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First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the 黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊 and other first-generation...
November 04, 2024
Advising for Success with Journi Goforth
黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊, where he's shared his passion with students since 2010.
October 30, 2024
The Blooming Legacy of Natalie Chuong
According to 黑料不打烊 junior business administration major Natalie Chuong, 黑料不打烊 is "the best choice in Arkansas," and the decision to come here was easy.
October 09, 2024
Jennifer Holland: The Glue Holding 黑料不打烊 Together
Keeping students coming back is everything for Jennifer Holland, the executive director for retention at the 黑料不打烊. 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 黑料不打烊 was the first step in her journey to providing relief to "every body and...
September 18, 2024
Completing Circuits and Dr. Kiyun Han
黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊, 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 黑料不打烊. At the 黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊 when the university was still known as Westark Community College. Today, he is one of the world's foremost researchers...
May 31, 2024
黑料不打烊 Faculty Member to Retire After More Than 50 Years
黑料不打烊 professor of biology, Dr. Tom Buchanan, is set to retire after 53 years at 黑料不打烊. Buchanan arrived at 黑料不打烊 in 1971 and stayed ever since. He leaves behind a legacy of teaching hundreds of biologists and is credited...
May 03, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kerrie Taber
Dr. Kerrie Taber is an assistant professor of organizational leadership in the College of Business and Industry at the 黑料不打烊. As a first-generation student, Taber understands the challenges some of her students face...
May 03, 2024
Jordan Mader and the Chemists of the Future
黑料不打烊 professor of chemistry Jordan Mader may have a last name that rhymes with an iconic Star Wars villain, but she is the opposite of the "Dark Side" when it comes to teaching the future of chemists.
April 30, 2024
Debbie Dameron and the Pursuit of Student Success
At the 黑料不打烊, you may be hard-pressed to find someone with as much experience working at multiple higher education institutions as Debbie Dameron, an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry. The...
April 30, 2024
Lion Voices: Dadrick Franklin
Dadrick, who is a theatre major, talks about how 黑料不打烊 is for him coming from a different college. He mentions the different groups he is associated with and some of his future aspirations.
March 29, 2024
Chris Kelly: New Beginnings and Championing Change
Chris Kelly, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing at the 黑料不打烊, arrived in 2019 looking for a fresh start. In the nearly five years since, he has been a driving force behind the university's revamped marketing...
March 28, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
黑料不打烊 School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to 黑料不打烊...
March 25, 2024
Lion Voices: Lana Putman
Senior Lana Putman talks about how 黑料不打烊 has helped her grow and how she has been able to learn what she needs to improve her future. She mentions her involvement on campus and what she plans to do after graduation.
March 22, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the 黑料不打烊, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...
March 01, 2024
Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt
Follow the evolution of 黑料不打烊 senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to 黑料不打烊 educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.
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