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Joy Rasphoumy
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Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future

Joy Rasphoumy doesn’t just design—she fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she’s building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...

April 02, 2025
Brooke Devine, '17, and her son, Noah
Alumni

԰ɵ Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts

Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of ԰ɵ, recently published her second book, "Love Stays the Same. " It is a touching tribute to her son as he transitions into becoming a big brother.

April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero, advising coordinator, College of Business and Industry, stands outside of his office on the second floor of the Flanders Building
AlumniBusiness and IndustryFirst GenerationLion Voices

Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration

When Nigel Otero came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...

March 31, 2025
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Jordan Mader, works with students in a chemistry lab as they mix and measure liquid compounds
AlumniArts and SciencesIntrepid Ambition

Preserving Our Future

԰ɵ students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they’re not waiting for answers—they’re creating them. They’re transforming curiosity into world-class research...

March 26, 2025
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AlumniHealth Education and Human SciencesIntrepid Ambition

Uplifting Patient Care

Lindsey France is a lifeline. Every shift, every patient, and every step she helps someone take is a testament to the training, resilience, and compassion that define ԰ɵ nurses. She’s not just meeting the standard—she’s redefining it. And...

March 26, 2025
Zach Gramlich at the Capitol
AlumniBusiness and IndustryIntrepid Ambition

Zack Gramlich: Leading from Home

Zack Gramlich isn’t waiting for change—he’s building it. In the classroom and in the Capitol, he’s turning belief into momentum, showing the next generation what’s possible when you lead with purpose and stay rooted in your community. ԰ɵ...

March 18, 2025
Winners of the 2025 Alumni Awards stand with their plaques.
AlumniArts and SciencesFeatured

2025 Alumni Awards Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the ԰ɵ community and one local organization received...

February 15, 2025
԰ɵ Staff Accountant Lorin Nhongvongsithi poses for a photo in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
AlumniBusiness and IndustryLion Voices

Accounting for Her Success

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Staff Accountant Lorin Nhongvongsithi doubted she'd graduate. But when the moment came, she fulfilled a dream her 12-year-old self always had.

December 18, 2024
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AlumniBusiness and Industry

Grad Urges Students to Persevere as She Accepts Georgia State Position

When Joyce Freeman, ’11, was sworn in as a board member of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, she knew that her bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith helped her get...

December 03, 2024
԰ɵ associate professor of mathematics, Dr. Kayla Murray, smiles for the camera outside of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
AlumniArts and SciencesLion Voices

Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions

Math can be difficult. At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.

November 22, 2024
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, November 2024

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni share their class notes from the fall of 2024.

November 21, 2024
A small child in a Santa sweatshirt sits on the lap of Santa at ԰ɵ, played by Harold Trisler, an alum of ԰ɵ
AlumniCommunityEvents԰ɵ Mailbag

԰ɵ Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa

The latest edition of the ԰ɵ Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.

November 15, 2024
Man outside in winter, holding an eagle with one wing extended
AlumniBell Tower

A Feather in his Cap: The Life and Career of Dr. Charles Preston

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith alum Dr. Charles “Chuck” Preston, 40 years into his biology career with no signs of slowing, has educated millions of people and upended the way visitors experience natural history museums.

October 18, 2024
Cristina Castorena, assistant director for financial aid client services
AlumniFeatured

Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena

Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...

October 04, 2024
Ana Demmer, '20, embraces her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, at Arrowhead Stadium.
AlumniArts and SciencesNews

Staring Back at You: The Impact of Ana Demmer

Before Ana Demmer graduated from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in 2020, she helped bring words of affirmation to students across campus. Nearly five years later, her impact lives on in the reflection of bathroom mirrors around ԰ɵ.

September 20, 2024
Dr. Jordana Beutelschies, '10, adjusts an infant at her chiropractic office, JB Family & Animal Chiropractic, in Van Buren
AlumniBusiness and IndustryLion Voices

Adjusting Everyone and Their Dog

Dr. Jordana Beutelschies always knew she wanted to be a chiropractor. What she found out was that she could help people and animals. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith was the first step in her journey to providing relief to "every body and...

September 18, 2024
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, September 2024

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni share their class notes from the summer of 2024.

September 13, 2024
԰ɵ alum, Jon Walker, '17, talks to a co-worker at the Walmart International office
AlumniGiving

Why I Give: The Story of ԰ɵ Alum Jon Walker

Jonathon Walker, '17, had a lot of help when he attended the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Now, he gives back to current and future students in hopes of fostering their growth in education and careers.

August 31, 2024
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Alumni

Brooke Cagle Will Help You Segue into New Friendships

Pull up your calendar.

August 20, 2024
Nicole Dake, '20 (left) and Cody Newton, '16 (right) work in a Baptist Health-Fort Smith nursing station
AlumniHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

԰ɵ Grads, Baptist Health Nurses Named 100 Greatest

Six graduates from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were recognized as part of the 16 nurses from Baptist Health for this year's Great 100 Nurses.

August 12, 2024

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