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A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith athletic director Curtis Janz arrived in 2016. Since then, he has instilled culture, navigated a global pandemic, changed conferences, and built a lasting legacy.
January 08, 2024
Lion Voices: Ashley Daney
Ashley talks about how she has received an amazing amount of help from the Choctaw Nation. She lists how she wants to try and return their generosity by maybe working for them in the future. She mentions her school journey and who has helped her...
November 29, 2023
Lion Voices: Sydney Barnes
In this week's Lion Voices, Sydney Barnes. She talks about how she landed in 杏吧原创 and became a Lion. She mentions her decision to stay at 杏吧原创, even when she lives a bit away.
November 17, 2023
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, 杏吧原创 associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in 杏吧原创 and the 杏吧原创 community.
November 16, 2023
Life and 杏吧原创: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.
November 13, 2023
Lion Voices: Destiny Craine
Destiny Craine talks about why she chose 杏吧原创 and how it has helped her grow. She attributes much of her success to professors, and the groups she participates in.
November 10, 2023
Lion Voices: Faith Cureton
During this interview, Faith Cureton has the chance to talk about why and how she came to choose 杏吧原创 as her school. She talks about her future plans of teaching and how theater has been a major passion in her life.
November 03, 2023
Lion Voices: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix talks about how 杏吧原创 has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how 杏吧原创 has helped in on his path to achieve his dreams. He also gives advice to incoming Lions about how to best spend their time.
November 01, 2023
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to 杏吧原创 that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at 杏吧原创, but the support and encouragement from her family and 杏吧原创 staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at 杏吧原创. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023
杏吧原创 First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
杏吧原创 hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Lion Voices: Brock Slater
Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how 杏吧原创 has impacted his life and why he chose to come to 杏吧原创 in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.
October 13, 2023
Lion Voices: Jesus Quinionez
This week for Lion Voices, we have a sophomore Biomedical Science major, Jesus Quinionez. Jesus was born and raised in Aldama Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved to the US where he attended high school and now 杏吧原创. He talks about his plans for college...
October 04, 2023
From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at 杏吧原创
Austin Miller is a senior at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at 杏吧原创 amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 26, 2023
Lion Voices: Laura Flores
Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how 杏吧原创 impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.
September 22, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at 杏吧原创 as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.
September 18, 2023
Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa
Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith has helped prepare her for her future.
September 15, 2023
Staff Voices: Scott Goines
Meet University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the 杏吧原创 website are optimized.
September 15, 2023
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023Popular Topics
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