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Dr. Kerrie Taber
Business and IndustryFirst GenerationLion Voices

First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kerrie Taber

Dr. Kerrie Taber is an assistant professor of organizational leadership in the College of Business and Industry at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø. As a first-generation student, Taber understands the challenges some of her students face...

May 03, 2024
Katya Grokhovsky at her pop-up exhibition,
Arts and SciencesEvents

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Artist Concludes Residency with 'Is There a Place'

Katya Grokhovsky, a Ukrainian-born, New York City-based artist, recently concluded her residency at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø with a pop-up exhibition, "Is There a Place," held in a former railway warehouse in Fort Chaffee.

May 03, 2024
Dr. Tom Buchanan and his three grandchildren
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Faculty Member to Retire After More Than 50 Years

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø professor of biology, Dr. Tom Buchanan, is set to retire after 53 years at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø. Buchanan arrived at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø in 1971 and stayed ever since. He leaves behind a legacy of teaching hundreds of biologists and is credited...

May 03, 2024
Arts and SciencesEvents

Crawford County Chronicles Returns for 2024 Season

The Crawford County Chronicles will launch its 2024 season on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m., featuring a 19th-century music performance led by Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, a University of Arkansas – Fort Smith music professor, and her students. The event,...

May 02, 2024
Dr. Toni Alexander, new dean of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø College of Arts and Sciences
Arts and SciencesNews

Alexander to Serve as Next Dean of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Toni Alexander will serve as the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Alexander, a seasoned academic leader, will assume her new role on July 8, 2024, following a comprehensive national search.

April 30, 2024
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø chemistry professor Jordan Mader poses in a field of tulips
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

Jordan Mader and the Chemists of the Future

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø professor of chemistry Jordan Mader may have a last name that rhymes with an iconic Star Wars villain, but she is the opposite of the "Dark Side" when it comes to teaching the future of chemists.

April 30, 2024
Debbie Dameron (left) and her husband Kim
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Debbie Dameron and the Pursuit of Student Success

At the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, you may be hard-pressed to find someone with as much experience working at multiple higher education institutions as Debbie Dameron, an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry. The...

April 30, 2024
Aerial view of ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø with the Bell Tower and Campus Green
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024

Students at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø who were nominated by ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 29, 2024
The Numa lion statue at sunset
CommunityFeaturedGivingNews

Record Breaking Day of Giving for ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø initiatives.

April 26, 2024
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Bell Tower is in the background. Image follows the path in the campus green with pink crepe myrtles on either side
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryEventsGivingHealth Education and Human Sciences

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Celebrates 1,928 Minutes of Giving

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø is set to celebrate its annual Day of Giving, starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, and concluding at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, April 26, for a total of 1,928 minutes of giving.

April 23, 2024
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
Chancellor

Strategic Plan & Campus Changes

I am writing to make you aware of some organizational changes which are predicated on the creation of our strategic plan pillars and on the priorities set by the University of Arkansas System.

April 19, 2024
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø professors and puppies pose ahead of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Boreham Library's long night against procrastination event
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name

The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.

April 19, 2024
Garrett Scott is surrounded by family and friends as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø
AthleticsNewsStudents

Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent

Zane Gibson, the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...

April 19, 2024
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier stands atop a pile of letters
AlumniFeaturedÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag: Happy Birthday, Numa!

In this back-to-back edition of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag, we celebrate our favorite mascot's birthday. Numa takes another trip around the sun and invites everyone to enjoy his big day with him.

April 19, 2024
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium

Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.

April 18, 2024
Dr. Kannan watches wildlife in Belize
Arts and Sciences

Fourth Fulbright Award Sends Kannan to Malaysia

In a letter of congratulations to Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of Biological Science, Chancellor Terisa Riley wrote, “I can honestly say that throughout my long career, I have never known anyone who has received four Fulbrights. What an outstanding...

April 17, 2024
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier standing atop a pile of letters and the earth
EventsÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag: Earth Day

The latest edition of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag returns with a look at Earth Day and what the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø has done to help the environment. Through the simple act of refilling water bottles, the university has replaced nearly one million...

April 17, 2024
Men of Excellence executive board
Featured

Men of Excellence: Shaping Future Leaders

At the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, the registered student organization, Men of Excellence, prepares men to become leaders of the future.

April 12, 2024
AthleticsFeatured

Swing into the History of ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Baseball

A look back at the history of baseball at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.

April 12, 2024
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø nursing students demonstrate skills learned in the classroom by examining a simulated patient
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives

Nursing students at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.

April 12, 2024

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