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Lion Company Leads the Way

At the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ, students enrolled in the Army ROTC, Lion Company, are earning their education and working toward becoming an enlisted officer in their service to the country.

April 12, 2024
»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ nursing students demonstrate skills learned in the classroom by examining a simulated patient
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Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives

Nursing students at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ 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
A »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ School of Education teacher gets hands-on experience in a local classroom
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Teaching the Educators of the Future

The School of Education at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...

April 12, 2024
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Swing into the History of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Baseball

A look back at the history of baseball at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.

April 12, 2024
Author, Colson Whitehead, signs copies of his books following a guest-speaking event at »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ
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Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'

The Read This! program at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ is an immersive literacy experience, encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the community to delve into a chosen novel through guest speakers, events, and guided reading.

April 12, 2024
Attendee at the 2023 symposium on human trafficking at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ at Little Rock.
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April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues

»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...

April 12, 2024
»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Volleyball, credit Eddie Kelly
AthleticsFeatured

»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics

Volleyball at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ has become the standard of athletics for the university. Founded and led by head coach Jane Sargent, the team competes with the best Division II teams yearly. Over the last 26 years at the helm,...

April 12, 2024
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What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?

Spring commencement at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ alums.

April 11, 2024
Erin Kimmerle on the set of the National Geographic documentary Expedition Amelia
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Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.

April 10, 2024
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Faculty, Staff Celebrated for Excellence

On Friday, April 5, the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ administration hosted an appreciation brunch for faculty and staff.

April 09, 2024
ROTC members on a hike
CommunityEvents

Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10

The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...

April 08, 2024
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University Celebrates Years of Service

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ at Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.

April 05, 2024
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First GenerationStudents

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Jennifer Phelan

When Jennifer Phelan decided to return to the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ, she knew doing so as a first-generation non-traditional student would come with challenges. Through the support of her family, positive attitude, and enthusiasm, she...

April 03, 2024
»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ students perform during a Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment concert
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Spring Celebration of the Arts

Join the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...

April 03, 2024
Patricia Hurtado Perez, Coordinator for Upward Bound Math and Science
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First-Generation Staff Spotlight: Patricia Hurtado Perez

As a Hispanic first-generation student, Patricia Hurtado Perez, coordinator for the Upward Bound Math and Science program at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ, struggled with unique challenges. However, she was undeterred along her path to...

April 02, 2024
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Avoid Trepidation with These Tax Time Tips

The deadline to file your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching! Two University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ accounting professors offered tax tips to make sure you are prepared to file on time.

April 02, 2024
a student demonstrates his research during the 2023 symposium
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17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5

»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...

April 01, 2024
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»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...

March 29, 2024
»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier with letters in a pile and falling around Numa
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»¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Mailbag: Spring in Bloom

The »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Mailbag is back with another edition. Springtime on campus isn't meant for cleaning; instead, it is for preparing for the end of the semester and is full of events.

March 29, 2024
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Dadrick Franklin

Dadrick, who is a theatre major, talks about how »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ is for him coming from a different college. He mentions the different groups he is associated with and some of his future aspirations.

March 29, 2024

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