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Living in Chicago, Monique Brunson is far from the rolling hills of Arkansas.
Each year, the people of the United States honor military men and women on two days – Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day.
For some people, retirement means slowing down. For Dr. Stuart Towns, who spent much of his career teaching speech and oratory studies, retirement has a different meaning.
Young alumnus, Adam White, understands what it means to “give back” to the University of Arkansas. A member of the Arkansas Alumni Association, board member of the Civil Engineering Alumni Society and scholarship benefactor, his proactive approach to staying connected to his alma mater and department continue to be important aspects of his life. A [...]
For some University of Arkansas graduates, living in San Francisco, Calif., may seem like a great distance away from the atmosphere, people and traditions of the Fayetteville campus. However, for Michelle Dime, an annual member of the Arkansas Alumni Association, her involvement with the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter helps to keep her connected and [...]
Reflecting back on his time spent at the University of Arkansas, alumnus Earnest Brown sums up his feelings with one sentence, “College is a decision I will never regret.” Living in Pine Bluff, Ark., Brown credits the university and its faculty for supplying him with the knowledge, experience and confidence to perform his duties as [...]
While many children dream of becoming astronauts and president of the United States, Evan Fusco knew from the age of 10 that he wanted to practice medicine and become a doctor. Now, working as an emergency room physician at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO, Fusco, who is a life member of the Arkansas Alumni Association, reflects on his time at the University of Arkansas and appreciates the experiences and people who helped to guide him at the beginning of his medical journey.
As a member of the Arkansas Alumni Association, Xavier Emery has so many stories about his experience at the University of Arkansas he could write a book. Growing up in Le Mans, France, Emery dreamed of attending school in the United States. After participating in a high school exchange program in Sugarland, TX, he knew he wanted to see more of America.
Growing up with a father who works in sales and a grandfather who worked in public relations, Shannon Riordan, a Little Rock native, knew her future career would include business. When deciding where she would attend college, she set her sights on the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
Jennifer Irwin has made quite a name for herself in Northwest Arkansas. From working as the promotions manager and on-air spokesperson at Arkansas’ NBC 24/51, to working for Celebrate Magazine and now as a radio host with Magic 107.9, Irwin has excelled in the field of media and she attributes her success to her time spent at the University of Arkansas.
