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Lion Voices: Adam Holt
Adam is this week's lion voice and talks about his life and how he came to be a Lion. He mentions his leading person for inspiration and talks about the group he is involved in. He also mentions how Íæż½ã½ã has become more than expected.
January 19, 2024
The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the Íæż½ã½ã, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.
January 08, 2024
A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz
Íæż½ã½ã 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 Arkansas and became a Lion. She mentions her decision to stay at Íæż½ã½ã, even when she lives a bit away.
November 17, 2023
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Íæż½ã½ã associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the Íæż½ã½ã community.
November 16, 2023
Life and Íæż½ã½ã: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to Íæż½ã½ã that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
Íæż½ã½ã junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at Íæż½ã½ã, but the support and encouragement from her family and Íæż½ã½ã staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
Íæż½ã½ã management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at Íæż½ã½ã. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023
Íæż½ã½ã First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã has impacted his life and why he chose to come to Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã. 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 Íæż½ã½ã
Austin Miller is a senior at the Íæż½ã½ã, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã 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
Íæż½ã½ã English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã has helped prepare her for her future.
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