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  1. From First-Generation College Student to Award-Winning Educator

    As a first-generation college student, Assistant Professor of English Wendy Eddy knows what it’s like to juggle a family while working towards a degree. She and her husband started taking classes in 1990 at what was then Tulsa Junior College (now ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ«).

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Faculty Member Wendy Eddy

  2. Early Fascination with Technology Leads to Career in Cybersecurity

    Growing up as the child of a single mother who is deaf, Daniel Smith faced numerous challenges. However, these experiences instilled in him a determination to follow his dreams. "Life was a challenge...

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    Cybersecurity

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« student Danial Smith

  3. Transforming Complex Psychological Concepts into Dynamic Learning

    Through experiential learning and real-world applications, Dr. Alicia MacKay makes complex psychological concepts more accessible and engaging for students. Her journey from the research field to higher education underscores her dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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    Psychology

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Psycology Professor Alicia McKay

  4. Detours Help Communication Expert Connect with Students

    With 35-plus years of teaching community college students, Kirk Brewer believes strong communication skills are crucial for a successful and fulfilling life. His own educational and career journey, marked by various detours, enables him to relate to his students' struggles.

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Faculty Member Kirk Brewer

  5. From Classroom to Stage: Transforming Theatre Education

    With more than three decades of experience, Mark Frank teaches students how to captivate audiences and develop into strong performers.

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    Theatre

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« theatre professor Mark Franke leads class of theatre students.

  6. ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Faculty Add Intensive Research Projects to Psychology Curriculum

    Intensive undergraduate research projects are providing ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« students with hands-on experience collecting and analyzing data. Nearly 40 students are participating in the research...

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    Psychology

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« psychology professors Dr. Jen Ivie and Dr. Alicia MacKay pose together outside.

  7. Engaging Students with Research to Combat Drug-resistant ‘Superbugs’

    Associate Professor of Biology involves students in international Tiny Earth research experience.

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    Environmental Science & Natural Resources

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Professor Neil Enis stands arms folding in front the pond at ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Southeast Campus.

  8. A Fourth Generation Educator

    Teaching is in her blood. Learn why Emily Quinn enjoys the challenge of helping students gain an appreciation of, if not a love, for math.

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    Mathematics

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« assistant professor of math, Emily Quinn

  9. Computer Guru by Day; Local Musician by Night

    A Navy veteran, Dr. Ted Ward teaches Computer Science and Programming at ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ«. But on the weekends, you just might find him playing drums in a local band.

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    Cybersecurity

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Faculty Dr. Ted Ward, PhD

  10. An IT Trailblazer for More Than Three Decades

    A pioneer and trailblazer as a woman serving in STEM for more than 30 years, Julie Luscomb wants to inspire students to become future programmers and IT professionals who understand data analytics and artificial intelligence.

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    Computer Information Systems

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    ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÖ·´óÈ« Faculty Member Julie Luscomb April 2023 Goody Award Winner.

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