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Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors
Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.
November 21, 2025
‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...
November 17, 2025
Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.
November 13, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ...
November 10, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...
November 05, 2025
Recession-Proof Careers: Jobs Designed to Withstand an Economic Downfall
As the economy fluctuates, the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is committed to teaching and preparing students to graduate and secure stable careers.
October 31, 2025
Preparing for Med School in Arkansas: Which Degrees are Best for Undergrad?
Students interested in continuing their education at a medical school can receive the foundational education they need from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.
October 31, 2025
The ‘Aha’s’ of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg
Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. 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
Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair
Nearly 200 students and alumni from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.
October 31, 2025
All Majors Career Fair Slated Oct 29
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
October 23, 2025
Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.
October 06, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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
Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student
Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado
September 11, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
McIntosh Named ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
July 18, 2025
¡Bienvenido a España!: ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Student Takes the Classroom Overseas
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.
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