The U of A will bring home a national award again this year from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and eight U of A staff members will showcase their expertise in presentations.
Katie Bailey gained more than knowledge of accounting processes, more than a diploma and more than a visit by the Razorbug when she earned an online degree in accounting from the U of A.
This past spring, Rachel Eakins earned her degree in human resource development online, part of a goal to give herself more options for advancing in her career while also raising a family.
Randy Scaggs, a student affairs professional at North Arkansas College in Harrison, said earning his doctorate in adult and lifelong learning from the U of A was very important to him both personally and professionally.
For Sydney McFarland, she hopes her work on a college degree will be an encouragement to her 1-year-old son and that he tries to do the same or better when he ventures out into the world.