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Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans
Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.
November 24, 2025
Biology Student Turns Childhood Love Into Conservation Calling
Senior biology student Emily Kelly plans a future in ecology and conservation
November 21, 2025
Taking Professional Development to the Lion’s Den
A group of resident assistants (RAs) from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ took time off from leading their halls to brush up on their professional development and leadership skills at a regional university housing conference.
November 19, 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
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
Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...
October 02, 2025
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
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 Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
August 25, 2025
Cub Camp: A ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Tradition
Often called the first tradition at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.
August 18, 2025
Full Slate of Events Welcomes ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Students
Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.
August 14, 2025
RAs at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Excited to Meet New Residents
Resident assistants at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ prepare to welcome students to the Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.
August 08, 2025
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
Awareness and Education to Save Lives at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is ramping up efforts to help save lives through awareness and educational training about the dangers of fentanyl. These efforts align with Arkansas's One Pill Can Kill initiative, which began in October 2024.
July 31, 2025
Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.
July 31, 2025
Oaxaca, Mexico, Service and Study Program Transformative for Students
Students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to volunteer at a children’s home this summer experienced a deeply transformative journey of service and study designed to shape their perspectives, values and future paths.
July 22, 2025
‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025
Education Major Inspires New Arkansas Law
One moment, 15-year-old Kennedy Allison was sitting in class at Pea Ridge High School. The next, she was unconscious, her heart in full cardiac arrest. Six years later, she's a junior at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, and using that harrowing moment to help change Arkansas...
May 08, 2025
No Regrets: A Return to School Proves It's Never Too Late
Bronwen Henderson is a senior dental hygiene student at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. As she nears graduation, she reflected on trading in a 20-year-plus career for textbooks to prove to herself and her daughter that goals can be achieved...
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