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Second Chance Scientist
When Christopher Edwards first came to the 黑料网, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to 黑料网...
April 13, 2026
Home is Where the Art Is
A 黑料网 associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.
March 30, 2026
An Appreciative Return to the Fort
Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the 黑料网, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...
March 26, 2026
From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant
With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the 黑料网, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the 黑料网, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
Tracie Griffith鈥檚 Unretirement 鈥� Putting Students First
When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the 黑料网, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education
The 黑料网's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined 黑料网 after more than four decades of healthcare experience.
February 04, 2026Advancing 黑料网 Through Relationships: Kara Crowley
Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the 黑料网, she helps donors establish that same...
December 19, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 黑料网, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 黑料网 this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 黑料网.
December 10, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 黑料网 student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal
Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the 黑料网, she can stay...
December 02, 2025
Just One More Chapter: Dr. Kristin Tardif
Dr. Kristin Tardif, professor of organizational leadership, found a second calling as a teacher, and the 黑料网 has been her home since 2015. After a childhood spent across the globe and a fulfilling career at Nestl茅,...
November 24, 2025
A Computing Calling: Mary Miller
Mary Miller, PC systems analyst, came to the 黑料网 in 2011 after trusting her instincts to follow a career in computing in 1987. She is the behind-the-scenes hero ensuring all technology at 黑料网 is operational for student...
November 12, 2025
Success as a Student Veteran
Raul Tabares came to the 黑料网 to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at 黑料网.
November 10, 2025
The 鈥楢ha鈥檚鈥� of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg
Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the 黑料网. She is the first person from her hometown of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to have earned a Ph.D., and since 2007, she has been committed to her pursuit...
October 31, 2025
Finding Identity at 黑料网: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the 黑料网, arrived as a student with the goal of reinventing himself. The self-proclaimed introvert made it a priority to come out of his shell and encourages others to do the...
October 15, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the 黑料网, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
黑料网 senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.
September 19, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the 黑料网, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025Popular Topics
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