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Spencer Ewing sits underneath the stairs at the RAWC with the building name painted behind him.
First GenerationLion Voices

First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing

AV¶¶Òõ sports and adventure coordinator Spencer Ewing shares his experience as a first-generation college student. His experience has led him to strive to help others in similar situations.

February 01, 2024
Adam Holt standing next to his girlfriend.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Adam Holt

Adam is this week's lion voice and talks about his life and how he came to be a Lion. He mentions his leading person for inspiration and talks about the group he is involved in. He also mentions how AV¶¶Òõ has become more than expected.

January 19, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Athletic Director Curtis Janz walks along the sidelines during a game
AthleticsLion Voices

A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz

AV¶¶Òõ athletic director Curtis Janz arrived in 2016. Since then, he has instilled culture, navigated a global pandemic, changed conferences, and built a lasting legacy.

January 08, 2024
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee poses with her dog, Alfredo. The AV¶¶Òõ Belltower can be seen in the background.
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee

Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the AV¶¶Òõ, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.

January 08, 2024
Ashley Daney smiling for the camera with a ring of flowers on her arm.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Ashley Daney

Ashley talks about how she has received an amazing amount of help from the Choctaw Nation. She lists how she wants to try and return their generosity by maybe working for them in the future. She mentions her school journey and who has helped her...

November 29, 2023
Sydney Barnes smiling for the camera.
Lion Voices

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 AV¶¶Òõ, even when she lives a bit away.

November 17, 2023
Dr. Nicha Otero, AV¶¶Òõ Associate Professor of Psychology
Health Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, AV¶¶Òõ associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the AV¶¶Òõ community.

November 16, 2023
Sarah Murrah, left, with her husband and two daughters
AlumniBusiness and IndustryLion Voices

Life and AV¶¶Òõ: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success

AV¶¶Òõ 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.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Destiny Craine

Destiny Craine talks about why she chose AV¶¶Òõ 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.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Faith Cureton

During this interview, Faith Cureton has the chance to talk about why and how she came to choose AV¶¶Òõ 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.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Kendrix Holcomb

Kendrix talks about how AV¶¶Òõ has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how AV¶¶Òõ 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
AlumniArts and SciencesCommunityLion Voices

Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower

Lynette Thrower has worked at the AV¶¶Òõ since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to AV¶¶Òõ that made her the perfect hire for the university.

October 27, 2023
Mayeli Rivas, AV¶¶Òõ junior nursing student
First GenerationHealth Education and Human SciencesLion VoicesStudents

First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas

AV¶¶Òõ junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at AV¶¶Òõ, but the support and encouragement from her family and AV¶¶Òõ staff has helped her achieve...

October 26, 2023
Dr. Jim Beard, Associate Professor of Management
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard

AV¶¶Òõ management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at AV¶¶Òõ. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...

October 19, 2023
Fields of Faith Event. Students of all ages are sitting on the Crowder Field grass as they listen to Mikey Brinton speak.
EventsLion Voices

AV¶¶Òõ First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.

AV¶¶Òõ 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.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Brock Slater

Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how AV¶¶Òõ has impacted his life and why he chose to come to AV¶¶Òõ 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.
Lion Voices

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 AV¶¶Òõ. He talks about his plans for college...

October 04, 2023
Austin Miller, AV¶¶Òõ senior
Lion VoicesBusiness and Industry

From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at AV¶¶Òõ

Austin Miller is a senior at the AV¶¶Òõ, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at AV¶¶Òõ amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2023
Laura standing next to a tree and in front of a river.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Laura Flores

Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how AV¶¶Òõ 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
AV¶¶Òõ English Professor, Dr. Cammie Sublette
Lion Voices

Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette

AV¶¶Òõ English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at AV¶¶Òõ as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.

September 18, 2023

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