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AV¶¶Òõ Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning

AV¶¶Òõ is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...

August 21, 2024
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AV¶¶Òõ Camp, Best Camp

The AV¶¶Òõ kicked off the semester with AV¶¶Òõ Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.

August 17, 2024
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Meet the AV¶¶Òõ RAs

Meet the AV¶¶Òõ RAs.

August 15, 2024
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AV¶¶Òõ Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge

The AV¶¶Òõ is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual AV¶¶Òõ Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...

August 09, 2024
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Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural AV¶¶Òõ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the AV¶¶Òõ Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...

August 08, 2024
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Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships

The AV¶¶Òõ (AV¶¶Òõ) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official AV¶¶Òõ Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...

August 01, 2024
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New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event

Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the AV¶¶Òõ for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...

July 19, 2024
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AV¶¶Òõ Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K

Members of the AV¶¶Òõ community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.

June 26, 2024
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Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to Remain Closed Through July 12

The AV¶¶Òõ Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will remain closed through July 12 due to an HVAC outage.

June 25, 2024
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Spring 2024 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Announced

Students from the AV¶¶Òõ are honored for their spring 2024 semester academic excellence by making the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists.

June 17, 2024
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Above and Beyond with Upward Bound

The AV¶¶Òõ is the host institution for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science. The two programs are part of the Federal TRIO Programs and are funded to each serve 62 9th-12th grade students from low-income households...

June 14, 2024
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2-year Nursing Track Announced

This week the AV¶¶Òõ announced the return of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing degree in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing, offering a two-year Registered Nurse (RN) pathway, and an affordable...

May 20, 2024
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AV¶¶Òõ Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024

Students at the AV¶¶Òõ who were nominated by AV¶¶Òõ faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 29, 2024
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Record Breaking Day of Giving for AV¶¶Òõ

The AV¶¶Òõ's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple AV¶¶Òõ initiatives.

April 26, 2024
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AV¶¶Òõ Mailbag: Happy Birthday, Numa!

In this back-to-back edition of the AV¶¶Òõ Mailbag, we celebrate our favorite mascot's birthday. Numa takes another trip around the sun and invites everyone to enjoy his big day with him.

April 19, 2024
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Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name

The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the AV¶¶Òõ with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.

April 19, 2024
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Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium

Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the AV¶¶Òõ 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.

April 18, 2024
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AV¶¶Òõ Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics

Volleyball at the AV¶¶Òõ has become the standard of athletics for the university. Founded and led by head coach Jane Sargent, the team competes with the best Division II teams yearly. Over the last 26 years at the helm,...

April 12, 2024
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Swing into the History of AV¶¶Òõ Baseball

A look back at the history of baseball at the AV¶¶Òõ from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.

April 12, 2024
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Lion Company Leads the Way

At the AV¶¶Òõ, students enrolled in the Army ROTC, Lion Company, are earning their education and working toward becoming an enlisted officer in their service to the country.

April 12, 2024

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