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Christopher Edwards, center, shares his research into coral bleaching at the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium in ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's Boreham Library.
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Second Chance Scientist

When Christopher Edwards first came to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ...

April 13, 2026
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
Business and IndustryFirst GenerationLion Voices

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
Bronwen Henderson (right), senior dental hygiene, and her daughter
Health Education and Human SciencesStudents

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...

April 29, 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
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First to go but not Alone

More than half of the students who attend the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...

March 19, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ surgical technology student, Kaylee Yandell
Health Education and Human SciencesStudents

Dress Blues to Scrubs

When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.

January 19, 2024
Abby Musset, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Dental Hygiene student
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
Shatoya Freeman at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California
FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

Class, Half A World Away

While most of her professors are getting ready for the second half of their day, Shatoya Freeman, 32, a student enrolled in the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is just waking up.

June 13, 2023
Headshot of Morgan Scott, Univeristy of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumna
Business and IndustryAlumni

Beating the Odds: ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Alumna, Morgan Scott

When Morgan Scott arrived at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, the thought of completing a degree, let alone going on to complete a graduate degree, felt practically impossible.

April 26, 2023

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