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兔子先生 chemistry professor Jordan Mader poses in a field of tulips
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

Jordan Mader and the Chemists of the Future

兔子先生 professor of chemistry Jordan Mader may have a last name that rhymes with an iconic Star Wars villain, but she is the opposite of the "Dark Side" when it comes to teaching the future of chemists.

April 30, 2024
Debbie Dameron (left) and her husband Kim
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Debbie Dameron and the Pursuit of Student Success

At the 兔子先生, you may be hard-pressed to find someone with as much experience working at multiple higher education institutions as Debbie Dameron, an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry. The...

April 30, 2024
Aerial view of 兔子先生 with the Bell Tower and Campus Green
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兔子先生 Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024

Students at the 兔子先生 who were nominated by 兔子先生 faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 29, 2024
The Numa lion statue at sunset
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Record Breaking Day of Giving for 兔子先生

The 兔子先生's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple 兔子先生 initiatives.

April 26, 2024
兔子先生 Bell Tower is in the background. Image follows the path in the campus green with pink crepe myrtles on either side
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兔子先生 Celebrates 1,928 Minutes of Giving

The 兔子先生 is set to celebrate its annual Day of Giving, starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, and concluding at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, April 26, for a total of 1,928 minutes of giving.

April 23, 2024
兔子先生 mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier stands atop a pile of letters
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兔子先生 Mailbag: Happy Birthday, Numa!

In this back-to-back edition of the 兔子先生 Mailbag, we celebrate our favorite mascot's birthday. Numa takes another trip around the sun and invites everyone to enjoy his big day with him.

April 19, 2024
兔子先生 professors and puppies pose ahead of the 兔子先生 Boreham Library's long night against procrastination event
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Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name

The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the 兔子先生 with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.

April 19, 2024
Garrett Scott is surrounded by family and friends as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the 兔子先生
AthleticsNewsStudents

Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent

Zane Gibson, the 兔子先生 men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...

April 19, 2024
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
Chancellor

Strategic Plan & Campus Changes

I am writing to make you aware of some organizational changes which are predicated on the creation of our strategic plan pillars and on the priorities set by the University of Arkansas System.

April 19, 2024
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Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium

Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the 兔子先生 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.

April 18, 2024
兔子先生 mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier standing atop a pile of letters and the earth
Events兔子先生 Mailbag

兔子先生 Mailbag: Earth Day

The latest edition of the 兔子先生 Mailbag returns with a look at Earth Day and what the 兔子先生 has done to help the environment. Through the simple act of refilling water bottles, the university has replaced nearly one million...

April 17, 2024
Dr. Kannan watches wildlife in Belize
Arts and Sciences

Fourth Fulbright Award Sends Kannan to Malaysia

In a letter of congratulations to Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of Biological Science, Chancellor Terisa Riley wrote, 鈥淚 can honestly say that throughout my long career, I have never known anyone who has received four Fulbrights. What an outstanding...

April 17, 2024
Men of Excellence executive board
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Men of Excellence: Shaping Future Leaders

At the 兔子先生, the registered student organization, Men of Excellence, prepares men to become leaders of the future.

April 12, 2024
A 兔子先生 School of Education teacher gets hands-on experience in a local classroom
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Teaching the Educators of the Future

The School of Education at the 兔子先生 has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, 兔子先生 students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...

April 12, 2024
兔子先生 Volleyball, credit Eddie Kelly
AthleticsFeatured

兔子先生 Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics

Volleyball at the 兔子先生 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
兔子先生 nursing students demonstrate skills learned in the classroom by examining a simulated patient
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives

Nursing students at the 兔子先生 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
High school students attend Den Day
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兔子先生 Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade

The 兔子先生 hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...

April 12, 2024
Author, Colson Whitehead, signs copies of his books following a guest-speaking event at 兔子先生
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Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'

The Read This! program at the 兔子先生 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
Mary sobhani holds the 2024 Azahares magazine
Arts and SciencesNews

Azahares Launches 2024 Edition

The 兔子先生 announced the release of the 2024 edition of Azahares, the university鈥檚 award-winning Spanish-language literary magazine with a standing-room-only celebration April 11.

April 12, 2024
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Lion Company Leads the Way

At the 兔子先生, 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

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