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Lion Voices

History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie

At the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.

July 21, 2025
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

McIntosh Named »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Director of First Year Advising

Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ

July 18, 2025
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Arts and SciencesNews

¡Bienvenido a España!: »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Student Takes the Classroom Overseas

University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.

July 18, 2025
»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ alum Matthew Schilling takes an at-bat for the Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Marshals.
AlumniAthleticsCommunity

Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling’s Homecoming

University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Marshals baseball team.

July 17, 2025
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella conducts students during a summer band camp
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella

Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.

June 25, 2025
Incoming students leave the Stubblefield Center during »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ's first Mane Event of the summer
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.

June 20, 2025
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.

June 20, 2025
Stephany Dobbins, coordinator for new student and family programs poses in front of the »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Bell Tower
AlumniFirst GenerationLion Voices

Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins

Stephany Dobbins has called the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."

June 18, 2025
»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ students gather at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee during domestic Maymester trip
GivingNews

»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course

Students from the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ.

June 13, 2025
Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Boys and Girls Club members pose withtheir 2025 scholarships
CommunityGiving

»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships

Eleven University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ – Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ students received scholarships at the Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ on Monday, June 9, 2025.

June 11, 2025
DeJon Jordan, assistant director for TRIO STEM at »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ, smiles for the camera outside of the Boreham Library
Lion Voices

DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches

DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ, shares how he ensures students succeed at »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ.

June 09, 2025
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Spring 2025

University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ alumni share professional and personal updates.

May 28, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, May 23, 2025

Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor of the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ, provides an update on decisions that will impact the 2026 budget and athletic GPA.

May 23, 2025
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FeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

100 Families Partnership Personal to »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Chancellor

»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...

May 20, 2025
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News

Campus Closure: Severe Weather

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ will close campus at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather.

May 19, 2025
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AlumniArts and SciencesNews

»¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Computer Science on Par with Nation

Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ are in line with national trends.

May 16, 2025
Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell stands in front of an Oklahoma courthouse holding her »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Outstanding Young Alum Award
AlumniArts and Sciences

Outstanding Young Alum Works to Protect Oklahoma Children

The University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ honored Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell, '23, with an Outstanding Young Alum Award for her service to her community.

May 16, 2025
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Arts and SciencesNews

Future of Technology Begins with »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Computer Science

Three recent graduates of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.

May 16, 2025
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CommunityNews

Transportation Research Paves Way at »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ

Students and faculty members from the University of »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ - Fort »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ are seeing years of transportation research and data collection applied to the real world.

May 08, 2025
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FeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Education Major Inspires New »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ Law

One moment, 15-year-old Kennedy Allison was sitting in class at Pea Ridge High School. The next, she was unconscious, her heart in full cardiac arrest. Six years later, she's a junior at »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ, and using that harrowing moment to help change »¨¼¾ÊÓÆµ...

May 08, 2025

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