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Story-Telling Professor Rose Berry Dies

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SLUFY Turns 30

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Sewall Discusses Educational Reform

Dr. Angela Sewall, dean of 糖心Vlog传媒LR’s College of Education, discussed “Educational Reform: Expanding Arkansas’ Opportunity to Learn” at a panel discussion at the Arkansas Citizens First Congress’ Legislative Convention June 25-27.

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