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Trustee member Lindy Ingram remembered for her service to the University

Trustee member Lindy Ingram remembered for her service to the University

Lindy Ingram (’84), 60, died Dec. 31, 2022. Ingram was the co-owner, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Lone Star Behavioral Health, a psychiatric hospital and the Houston area’s largest behavioral health partial hospitalization and outpatient program. In addition to her executive leadership roles, Ingram was a certified medical compliance officer and a certified instructor in nonviolent physical crisis intervention and was a
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Harding University alumni thrive at Little Rock educational technology company

Harding University alumni thrive at Little Rock educational technology company

Sept. 30, 2022 | Ten Harding University alumni are making strides at Apptegy, an educational technology company in Little Rock, Arkansas. Beginning with only a handful of schools in Arkansas, the company has now grown to partner with and support more than 2,500 school districts across the United States.  Melissa Hite, a 2016 graduate, has worked at Apptegy for more than three years and says
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Jimi Holden

Jimi Holden

Black History Month Alumni Feature Q&A Jimi Holden played on the Bison football team, studied electronic media in the communication department and worked with HU16, the University’s 24/7 television station, until he graduated from Harding in 2004. He played professional football in the Arena Football League for the Arkansas Twisters until 2008. He has worked in finance since 2012 and owns Holden Financial Group.  Was
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Dr. Cortney Akins

Dr. Cortney Akins

Black History Month Alumni Feature Q&A While at Harding, Dr. Cortney Akins (’02) studied exercise science, cheered with the Lady Bisons cheerleading team and went to Haiti on a medical mission trip. She graduated from Duke University’s physician assistant program in 2005 and earned a Doctor of Medical Science in 2020. In addition to being a wife and mother, she has now been practicing as
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Investigative reporter, author Jerry Mitchell to speak on campus

Investigative reporter, author Jerry Mitchell to speak on campus

September 2, 2020 | American Studies Institute | Honors College | The Harding University American Studies Institute, in partnership with its Honors College L.C. Sears Collegiate Seminar Series, will host alumnus, author and investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell for a virtual lecture event at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. 8. Mitchell’s presentation will feature his most recent book “Race Against Time,” which was released through Simon and
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Tags: ASI and ASI Lectures.
Next-level educator

Next-level educator

NLR |  Dr. Megan Slocum received her doctorate in education from Harding University North Little Rock (HUNLR). In her search for a comprehensive doctoral program, Slocum sought a relevant learning experience to inform and improve her practice and to complete her degree as part of a team or cohort. Now associate superintendent for the Springdale School District, Slocum found a cohort at HUNLR that provided
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Alumna of physician assistant program nationally recognized

Alumna of physician assistant program nationally recognized

Jan. 24, 2018 | Physician Assistant | Amanda Card Spahn was recently awarded the specialty credential Certificate of Added Qualifications from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, making her the only PA in the state with the credential in emergency medicine. Spahn received the CAQ in emergency medicine, a distinction earned by meeting licensure, education and experience requirements and then passing a national
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Harding’s College of Pharmacy celebrates 10-year milestone

Harding’s College of Pharmacy celebrates 10-year milestone

Jan 8, 2018 | Pharmacy | The Harding University College of Pharmacy hosted a celebration Jan. 8 as it reached a 10-year milestone in the program’s history. Students, faculty and alumni met at Robbins Sanford Grand Hall in Searcy to enjoy fellowship and refreshments with colleagues, family and friends. Dr. Tim Howard serves as one of the college’s experiential education directors and has been a
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Tags: Pharmacy.
MBA Today: Special Agent Kyle Brice

MBA Today: Special Agent Kyle Brice

Kyle Brice serves as a supervisory special agent for the U.S. Department of Treasury based in Louisville, Kentucky, and was part of Harding’s first MBA cohort during the fall 1998. He leads a team of special agents who investigate financial crime throughout the Southeast including all forms of tax crimes and money laundering activities. Brice said his MBA focused on corporate leadership, which gave him
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MBA Today: Service to the Nation, service to God

MBA Today: Service to the Nation, service to God

Capt. Ryan Scott, an active duty Army officer serving in the field artillery branch, graduated from Harding’s MBA program in 2015 and is an instructor with the Department of Military Instruction at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He serves as the deputy division chief in the military science division where he helps develop curriculum, design and execute field training for
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