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Jane Sargent
Bell Tower

Sargent's Lessons for Life

When you say the name Jane Sargent on the »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ campus, everyone has the same image: strong, determined, committed. That describes Sargent and the volleyball players she coaches. Since she arrived on campus in 1998, she has never had a losing season.

February 14, 2022
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Bell TowerHealth Education and Human SciencesAlumni

Choosing Life and Happiness

Haylie Sigmon’s life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...

February 14, 2022
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Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Changing Focus

Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...

February 14, 2022
ADCP students in the classroom
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award

In October, the »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Adult Degree Completion Program, Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership.

February 14, 2022
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Bell TowerAlumni

»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Heads Alumni Engagement

When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ stepped seamlessly into his role. »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ also serves as director of annual giving.

February 14, 2022
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Bell Tower

STEM Living Learning

STEM Students Live and Learn Together

January 01, 2021
The bakery district in downtown Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

It’s All Happening at The Bakery District

In less than a year, »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ will open a new downtown location focused on business, training, consulting, and economic development in the Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ region.

January 01, 2021
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Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Grad Seeks Access for All

Ciara Fleer, '17, always knew she wanted to be an occupational therapist.

January 01, 2021
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Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Kannan Studies in Sri Lanka

This was supposed to be a different story, one about a distinguished »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ professor embarking on not one, but two prestigious Fulbright awards. Instead, it is a reflection on making the most of the circumstances in which one finds oneself and a lesson...

January 01, 2021
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Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers

With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.

May 12, 2025
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AlumniBell Tower

Babb Center Help Available to Alumni

The Babb Center for Career Services at »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ is known for the many services it offers undergraduates. Now, Executive Director Susan Krafft wants you to know those services are also available to alumni.

May 12, 2025
three nursing students standing outside
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers

With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.

May 12, 2025

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