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Chris Kelly: New Beginnings and Championing Change
Chris Kelly, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, arrived in 2019 looking for a fresh start. In the nearly five years since, he has been a driving force behind the university's revamped marketing...
March 28, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to UAFS...
March 25, 2024
Lion Voices: Lana Putman
Senior Lana Putman talks about how UAFS has helped her grow and how she has been able to learn what she needs to improve her future. She mentions her involvement on campus and what she plans to do after graduation.
March 22, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...
March 01, 2024
Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt
Follow the evolution of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to UAFS educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.
February 16, 2024
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at UAFS in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024
Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. UAFS helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....
February 08, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP sports and adventure coordinator Spencer Ewing shares his experience as a first-generation college student. His experience has led him to strive to help others in similar situations.
February 01, 2024
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 UAFS has become more than expected.
January 19, 2024
A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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
The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, 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
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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP and became a Lion. She mentions her decision to stay at UAFS, even when she lives a bit away.
November 17, 2023
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, UAFS associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP and the UAFS community.
November 16, 2023
Life and UAFS: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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 UAFS 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 UAFS 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 UAFS has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how UAFS 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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to UAFS that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023Popular Topics
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