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Mary Miller stands in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ IT office surrounded by shelves filled with PCs
Lion Voices

A Computing Calling: Mary Miller

Mary Miller, PC systems analyst, came to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is operational for student...

November 12, 2025
Raul Tabares, a senior business administration student at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, stands in front of flags denoting the U.S. military branches at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Veterans Resource Center
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Success as a Student Veteran

Raul Tabares came to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.

November 10, 2025
Portrait of Dr. Sarah Winterberg, associate professor of English at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
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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
Kendrix Holcomb (center) points to the camera during his graduation in May 2024 in the Stubblefield Center at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. He is adorned with his fraternity stoll and Homecoming King 2024 stoll, as well as with multiple cords.
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Finding Identity at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ: Kendrix Holcomb

Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, 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 stands in the Stubblefield Arena seats tossing a basketball in one hand
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Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity

Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, 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 spins a basketball on the court of the Stubblefield Center at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
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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
Hailey with her certificate of completion outside of Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University
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Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford

Hailey Hadley, a junior at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.

September 12, 2025
Joe England, resident director of the Lion's Den, smiles in the courtyard of the two dorms at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
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Home Among the Halls: Joe England

Joe England, resident director for the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's Lion's Den, has been at the center of ensuring the dorms are a home away from home for first-year students since 2021.

August 08, 2025
Roxy Wylie smiles while standing on the edge of the campus green at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ with the bell tower behind her
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History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie

At the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.

July 21, 2025
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella conducts students during a summer band camp
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella

Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.

June 25, 2025
Stephany Dobbins, coordinator for new student and family programs poses in front of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Bell Tower
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Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins

Stephany Dobbins has called the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."

June 18, 2025
DeJon Jordan, assistant director for TRIO STEM at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, smiles for the camera outside of the Boreham Library
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DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches

DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, shares how he ensures students succeed at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.

June 09, 2025
Kaleb McLaughlin, center, takes measurements while conducting research in the field
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Road to Ph.D.: Kaleb McLaughlin’s Risk and Resolve

Kaleb McLaughlin, a senior geosciences student, will graduate from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ on May 10 before heading to Gainesville to begin a master's to Ph.D. program at the University of Florida. If you asked him where he'd be when he graduated from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ a few years...

May 06, 2025
Troy Rodriguez smiles in front of the lion mural at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Alumni Center
Business and IndustryLion VoicesResearch

Delayed but not Defeated, Troy Rodriguez Earns ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Degree

First-generation student Troy Rodriguez will graduate from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ on May 10 with a degree in business administration. The accomplishment comes after stepping away from school before returning two years later.

May 05, 2025
Nigel Otero, advising coordinator, College of Business and Industry, stands outside of his office on the second floor of the Flanders Building
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Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration

When Nigel Otero came to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...

March 31, 2025
Andrea Parton, the discovery and access librarian for the Boreham Library at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, stands in the lobby next to a new display of video games
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Cataloging Resources: How Andrea Parton Became the Librarian She Was Meant to Be

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Discovery and Access Librarian Andrea Parton never intended to follow in her dad's footsteps. As a librarian, she does the job she was always meant to have.

March 31, 2025
Embry smiles for the camera while dressed in a nice suit.
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Lion Voices: Embry Thornton

Embry Thornton talks about ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.

January 24, 2025
William psoing for a photo in a suit jacket.
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Lion Voices: William Perrigo

Recent ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ graduate William Perrigo, mentions his time at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and speaks on his fondest memories. He talks about why he chose ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and what he plans to do with his newly attained degree.

January 17, 2025
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That's the way the Cookie 'Crumbl's

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ student Jackson Kindy manages to juggle a full-time job as the general manager of Crumbl Fort Smith and a full course load in business administration.

December 20, 2024
Dr. Dennis Siler shows off his custom Harry Potter inspired guitar inside his workshop.
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Six-Strings and Shakespeare

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Professor and Director of the Myles Friedman Honors Program, Dr. Dennis Siler, has a knack for seeing raw potential - whether in a piece of wood destined to become a guitar or a student poised to achieve greatness.

December 17, 2024

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