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AV¶¶Òõ and the University of the Ozarks Team Up for Nursing
The AV¶¶Òõ and the University of the Ozarks form a new academic partnership to increase the number of nursing students. It is the first articulation agreement between the two universities.
December 04, 2024
Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist
For the third semester in a row, the AV¶¶Òõ is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.
December 04, 2024
Grad Urges Students to Persevere as She Accepts Georgia State Position
When Joyce Freeman, ’11, was sworn in as a board member of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, she knew that her bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership from the AV¶¶Òõ helped her get...
December 03, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6
The University of Arkansas — Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
December 02, 2024
Finding Where She Belongs: Joellen Barthol and AV¶¶Òõ
Joellen Barthol is an advisor for the AV¶¶Òõ's ROAR First-Year Advising Center. It's a role she's "always been passionate about."
November 26, 2024
Kannan Promotes Coexistence with Wildlife in Malaysia
AV¶¶Òõ biology professor Dr. Ragupathy Kannan has returned from a three-month program to Malaysia with new professional contacts, friends, and allies in the fight to protect biodiversity.
November 26, 2024
Chemistry Professor to Head Center for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Jordan Mader, the new faculty fellow leading the first semesters of AV¶¶Òõ’s Center for Teaching and Learning, has some priorities, and the first one is listening.
November 25, 2024
Spanish Poetry Slam
The AV¶¶Òõ once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...
November 22, 2024
Campus Update, Nov. 22
Dear colleagues and students. Happy Friday, Lions. It has been a busy week, so I will dive into information for you.
November 22, 2024
Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions
Math can be difficult. At the AV¶¶Òõ, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.
November 22, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Mailbag: What are you Thankful for?
In the latest edition of the AV¶¶Òõ Mailbag, the communications team hears from AV¶¶Òõ students as they share what they are thankful for this holiday season.
November 22, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Students Conquer Lion's Lair Business Competition
Ten students from the AV¶¶Òõ competed Wednesday in the Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest. Teams had about five minutes to deliver the perfect pitch for their fictional business to showcase innovative ideas, market research,...
November 21, 2024
Class Notes, November 2024
AV¶¶Òõ alumni share their class notes from the fall of 2024.
November 21, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Robotics Team Perseveres to Take First Place in National Competition
A "long and arduous journey" led the AV¶¶Òõ robotics team to First Place Overall and the Field Competition Award at the 22nd annual Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering student division competition in October in Las Vegas.
November 18, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa
The latest edition of the AV¶¶Òõ Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.
November 15, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant
On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...
November 14, 2024
Nurses Tackle Tough Problem of Maternal Mortality in Arkansas
Although it’s not a race you want to finish first, Arkansas has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the country.
November 08, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout
The AV¶¶Òõ hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in AV¶¶Òõ history.
November 06, 2024
Cadets Learn about the Army's Future in Nation's Capital
The AV¶¶Òõ ROTC, Lion Company, traveled to Washington, DC, in October. Cadets attended the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, where they learned about the Army's future endeavors.
November 06, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the AV¶¶Òõ in May 2023. As a first-generation student, it was an "opportunity to chase and achieve her dreams" and become a role model for her family. She gives back to AV¶¶Òõ and other first-generation...
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