09/16/2026University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alum, Dee (Rhone) Hawley, '16, credits her success in life to the opportunities the university provided. She said, if it wasn't for her bachelor's degree, she wouldn't be where she is today with one of the country's largest companies. Ian SilvesterAlumniBusiness and IndustryFeaturedFirst GenerationHealth Education and Human SciencesDee (Rhone) HawleyAlumniFirst-Generation StudentOrganizational LeadershipSurgical Technology2026-09