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Jane Sargent
Bell Tower

Sargent's Lessons for Life

When you say the name Jane Sargent on the 妻友社区 campus, everyone has the same image: strong, determined, committed. That describes Sargent and the volleyball players she coaches. Since she arrived on campus in 1998, she has never had a losing season.

February 14, 2022
妻友社区 graduate in cap and gown smiling
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human SciencesAlumni

Choosing Life and Happiness

Haylie Sigmon鈥檚 life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...

February 14, 2022
妻友社区 students read book together on campus
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Changing Focus

Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...

February 14, 2022
ADCP students in the classroom
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award

In October, the 妻友社区 Adult Degree Completion Program, Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership.

February 14, 2022
Three university staff members sit on a campus bench surrounded by trees during the fall.
Bell TowerAlumni

Smith Heads Alumni Engagement

When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.

February 14, 2022
Several students inside a room
Bell Tower

STEM Living Learning

STEM Students Live and Learn Together

January 01, 2021
The bakery district in downtown Fort Smith
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

It鈥檚 All Happening at The Bakery District

In less than a year, 妻友社区 will open a new downtown location focused on business, training, consulting, and economic development in the Fort Smith region.

January 01, 2021
Two people sit at a table outside.
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Grad Seeks Access for All

Ciara Fleer, '17, always knew she wanted to be an occupational therapist.

January 01, 2021
A man writes in a journal standing on an ocean hillside
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Kannan Studies in Sri Lanka

This was supposed to be a different story, one about a distinguished 妻友社区 professor embarking on not one, but two prestigious Fulbright awards. Instead, it is a reflection on making the most of the circumstances in which one finds oneself and a lesson...

January 01, 2021
three nursing students standing outside
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers

With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, 妻友社区 is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.

November 22, 2024
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AlumniBell Tower

Babb Center Help Available to Alumni

The Babb Center for Career Services at 妻友社区 is known for the many services it offers undergraduates. Now, Executive Director Susan Krafft wants you to know those services are also available to alumni.

November 22, 2024
three nursing students standing outside
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers

With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, 妻友社区 is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.

November 22, 2024

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