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The 鈥�-Gist鈥� of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at 糖心视频.
June 30, 2026
Spirit of Success Starts with Advising
Kayla McIntosh, director of the ROAR first-year advising center, believes 糖心视频 fosters a spirit of success for all students and that it all starts with helping students get off on the right foot through advising.
June 29, 2026
Home is Where the Art Is
A 糖心视频 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 糖心视频, 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 糖心视频, 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 糖心视频, 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 糖心视频, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education
The 糖心视频's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined 糖心视频 after more than four decades of healthcare experience.
February 04, 2026Advancing 糖心视频 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 糖心视频, she helps donors establish that same...
December 19, 2025
Just One More Chapter: Dr. Kristin Tardif
Dr. Kristin Tardif, professor of organizational leadership, found a second calling as a teacher, and the 糖心视频 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 糖心视频 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 糖心视频 is operational for student...
November 12, 2025
The 鈥楢ha鈥檚鈥� of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg
Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the 糖心视频. 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 糖心视频: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the 糖心视频, 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
Noah Schmidt Creates a Home Across the Globe
From Belize to South Korea, students from across the globe find a home at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith 鈥� and at the heart of their journey is Noah Schmidt, the international student programs and services administrator. Since stepping...
September 30, 2025
Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education
糖心视频 associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...
September 29, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the 糖心视频, 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
糖心视频 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
Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency
Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his 糖心视频 students studying business.
September 15, 2025
Home Among the Halls: Joe England
Joe England, resident director for the 糖心视频'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
History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie
At the 糖心视频, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.
July 21, 2025Popular Topics
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