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Class Notes, Fall 2025
Class notes from this fall, coming from a wide variety of alumni
December 03, 2025
A Major League Dream
17c黑料 alum, Daniel de Mondesert, '20, is one of the youngest coaches in Major League Baseball. He has climbed the ranks with the Milwaukee Brewers and is proof that it doesn't matter where you start if you're willing to put in the effort to get there....
December 01, 2025
17c黑料 to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather
17c黑料 alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...
November 05, 2025
Finding Identity at 17c黑料: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, arrived as a student with the goal of reinventing himself. The self-proclaimed introvert made it a priority to come out of his shell and encourages others to do the...
October 15, 2025
Alumna Rides Through History
Jenny Kliest, a 2024 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, rode nearly 1,000 miles along the Trail of Tears Northern Route for the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
October 13, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
17c黑料 - Fort Smith alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025 Class Notes, Summer 2025
17c黑料 - Fort Smith alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 2025
Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling鈥檚 Homecoming
17c黑料 - Fort Smith alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort Smith Marshals baseball team.
July 17, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025 Class Notes, Spring 2025
17c黑料 - Fort Smith alumni share professional and personal updates.
May 28, 2025
Outstanding Young Alum Works to Protect Oklahoma Children
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith honored Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell, '23, with an Outstanding Young Alum Award for her service to her community.
May 16, 2025
17c黑料 Computer Science on Par with Nation
Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith are in line with national trends.
May 16, 2025
Day of Giving Raises $102,605 for Student Experiences, Scholarships, Support
17c黑料 raised $102,605 during its fifth-annual Day of Giving campaign, advancing the university鈥檚 Intrepid Ambition campaign鈥攁 strategic initiative to transform the 17c黑料 campus by 2028.
May 01, 2025
Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future
Joy Rasphoumy doesn鈥檛 just design鈥攕he fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she鈥檚 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
17c黑料 Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts
Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of 17c黑料, 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: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the 17c黑料 - 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
Preserving Our Future
17c黑料 students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they鈥檙e not waiting for answers鈥攖hey鈥檙e creating them. They鈥檙e transforming curiosity into world-class research...
March 26, 2025
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 17c黑料 nurses. She鈥檚 not just meeting the standard鈥攕he鈥檚 redefining it. And...
March 26, 2025
Zack Gramlich: Leading from Home
Zack Gramlich isn鈥檛 waiting for change鈥攈e鈥檚 building it. In the classroom and in the Capitol, he鈥檚 turning belief into momentum, showing the next generation what鈥檚 possible when you lead with purpose and stay rooted in your community. 17c黑料...
March 18, 2025
2025 Alumni Awards Announced
The 17c黑料 鈥� 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 17c黑料 community and one local organization received...
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