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News»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Mailbag

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Mailbag: Feeding Lions

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.

September 29, 2023
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EventsFeaturedAlumni

Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7

At the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...

September 29, 2023
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Events

Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.

September 28, 2023
Austin Miller, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ senior
Lion VoicesBusiness and Industry

From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ

Austin Miller is a senior at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Laura Flores

Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ English Professor, Dr. Cammie Sublette
Lion Voices

Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.

September 18, 2023
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FeaturedNews

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
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EventsNews

College Fair Coming to »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023
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Chancellor

Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days

It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.

September 15, 2023
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ web specialist, Scott Goines
Lion Voices

Staff Voices: Scott Goines

Meet »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ website are optimized.

September 15, 2023
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Bakery District
FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa

Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ has helped prepare her for her future.

September 15, 2023
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EventsBusiness and Industry

Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

September 13, 2023
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
EventsFeaturedNews

Constitution Week at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
Numa dressed as a mail carrier
News»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Mailbag

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
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Lion Voices

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 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ and how it has helped him.

September 08, 2023
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ cub camp students gather under the bell tower
FeaturedBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
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EventsNews

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ ROTC

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Campus...

September 07, 2023
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
NewsAlumni

Seven Welcomed to »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Alumni Advisory Council

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
View of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower
EventsNews

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023

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