09/30/2026Riplee BreedenIn movies and TV shows, college campuses are idyllic places where everyone’s wearing a branded hoodie, studying under oak trees, and having thoroughly provoking discussions on the lawn. For junior Riplee Breeden, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is all that and more. “UAFS is truly my home away from home,” she says, beaming.Ian SilvesterStudent StoriesRiplee Breeden, an RA in the Lion's Den, works on Halloween-themed door decks.Riplee BreedenMedia Communication2026-09