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![Sydney Barnes smiling for the camera.](/news/_images/2023-sydney-barnes-lv.jpg)
Lion Voices: Sydney Barnes
In this week's Lion Voices, Sydney Barnes. She talks about how she landed in Arkansas and became a Lion. She mentions her decision to stay at UAFS, even when she lives a bit away.
November 17, 2023![Dr. Nicha Otero, UAFS Associate Professor of Psychology](/news/_images/2023-dr-otero.jpg)
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, UAFS associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the UAFS community.
November 16, 2023![Sarah Murrah, left, with her husband and two daughters](/news/_images/2023-sarah-murrah.jpg)
Life and UAFS: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 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![Destiny Craine sitting down and smiling.](/news/_images/2023-lv-destiny-craine.jpeg)
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![Faith Cureton sits on some stairs and smiles.](/news/_images/2023-faith-cureton.jpg)
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![Kendrix Holcomb looking off in the distance. He is dressed in a nice, tan colored suit.](/news/_images/2023-kendrix-holcomb-lv.jpg)
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![Lynette Thrower](/news/_images/2023-lynette.jpg)
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 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, 2023![Mayeli Rivas, UAFS junior nursing student](/news/_images/mayeli-rivas.jpg)
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at UAFS, but the support and encouragement from her family and UAFS staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023![Dr. Jim Beard, Associate Professor of Management](/news/_images/2023-jim-beard.jpg)
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at UAFS. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023UAFS First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
UAFS hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023![Brock Slater smiling for the camera.](/news/_images/2023-lv-brock-slater-picture.jpg)
Lion Voices: Brock Slater
Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how UAFS has impacted his life and why he chose to come to UAFS in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.
October 13, 2023![Jesus smiling while standing next to a bush with his backpack on.](/news/_images/2023-lv-jesus-quinonez.jpg)
Lion Voices: Jesus Quinionez
This week for Lion Voices, we have a sophomore Biomedical Science major, Jesus Quinionez. Jesus was born and raised in Aldama Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved to the US where he attended high school and now UAFS. He talks about his plans for college...
October 04, 2023![Austin Miller, UAFS senior](/news/_images/2023-austin-miller.jpg)
From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at UAFS
Austin Miller is a senior at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at UAFS amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 26, 2023![Laura standing next to a tree and in front of a river.](/news/_images/2023-laura-flores.jpeg)
Lion Voices: Laura Flores
Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how UAFS impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.
September 22, 2023![UAFS English Professor, Dr. Cammie Sublette](/news/_images/2023-dr-sublette.jpg)
Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at UAFS as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.
September 18, 2023![Jasmine Rosa sitting on a bench smiling](/news/_images/jasmine-rosa-news.jpg)
Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa
Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has helped prepare her for her future.
September 15, 2023![UAFS web specialist, Scott Goines](/news/_images/2023-scott-goines.jpg)
Staff Voices: Scott Goines
Meet University of Arkansas - Fort Smith web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the UAFS website are optimized.
September 15, 2023![peter sits on cement stairs](/news/_images/lv-peter-23.jpg)
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023![Dr. Patti Conard, a University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences](/news/_images/2023-conard.jpg)
Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023![UAFS Director of Human Relations, Mandy Keyes](/news/_images/2023-mandy-keyes.jpg)
Staff Voices: Mandy Keyes
Hailing from the central Sebastian County town of Hackett, Mandy Keyes, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith director of human resources, admits that attending college after high school was something other than what she planned on pursuing. She...
July 21, 2023Media Relations
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