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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023Welcome to Fall 2023
If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.
August 24, 2023Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Mailbag: Welcome
The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ System Back Online
The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.
August 17, 2023Cub Camp Kick Off
The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Welcome Week 2023
Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.
August 15, 2023Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
August 11, 2023Get 'Move-In' Ready
The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Resident...
August 10, 2023Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Alumni Prepare for Inaugural Game
University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...
August 07, 2023The Dog Days of...Cicadas?
Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.
August 04, 2023Tax-Free Savings
»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Tax-Free Weekend means savings for University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.
August 02, 2023»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Launches Community Investment Fund
The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Center for Economic Development and the »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Foundation have announced plans for a revolutionary Community Investment Fund (CIF) of nearly $200,000 aimed at providing seed funds to locally-owned startups...
July 31, 2023Enrollment, Planning on Chancellor's Mind
Happy Wednesday. I am writing to provide you with a very brief campus update.
July 27, 2023Buried in History: The Musical Discovery of Dr. Stephen Husarik
In an office that could easily be confused for a library by the number of books on shelves, it was a computer that University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ professor Dr. Stephen Husarik pored over seven days a week, 365 days, for nearly two straight...
July 26, 2023Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event
Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ as they prepare for fall classes.
July 21, 2023Staff Voices: Mandy Keyes
Hailing from the central Sebastian County town of Hackett, Mandy Keyes, University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ director of human resources, admits that attending college after high school was something other than what she planned on pursuing. She...
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