Sherry Beaty-Sullivan among Mississippi State University’s fall 2022 graduates

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/02/2023) — Sherry Beaty-Sullivan of Grannis, Arkansas, is among nearly 1,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in fall 2022.

Beaty-Sullivan received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant uni- versity offering a wide range of educational experiences for learning and growth to a diverse student body of approximately 23,000 students. Among the National Science Foundation’s Top 100 research universities, MSU provides access and opportunity to students from all 50 states and 86 countries. MSU is committed to its comprehensive research university mission, addressing complex local and global issues with innovative ideas and solutions.

WGU launches enrollment for 14-to-18-years old students

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 2, 2023) — Western Governors University (WGU) has announced a new enrollment opportunity for 14-to-18-years old students into academic programs in WGU’s School of Education, Leavitt School of Health, College of Business, and College of Information Technology.

In this new academic pathway, 14-to-18-years old may apply for and enroll in select WGU bachelor’s degree programs. This opportunity is ideal for students who have postsecondary aspirations, have completed a high school diploma or equivalent at an early age, have an openness to convenient and flexible online learning, and possess career ambitions that are aligned to WGU’s programmatic offerings.

“High school-aged students and their families are seeking new postsecondary options as they increasingly question the value of tradi- tional college and learning delivery models,” said WGU President Scott Pulsipher. “We are proud to serve these young learners and play a role in helping them achieve their dreams.”

WGU’s teenage students will enroll in the same industry-informed, career-aligned degree programs and courses as currently matriculated WGU students. They also will benefit from a specially designed orientation and onboarding process, dedicated points of contact for parents and guardians, and all of the mentoring support, resources, and capabilities of WGU.

Accepted teenage students at WGU will begin classes on March 1, 2023, with a capacity for 500 students in this first cohort. Prospective students can visit wgu.edu/ teenlearners for more information about eligible degree programs, and to apply.

Austin Bailey of Cossatot River High School placed third in Arkansas for 11th grade social studies at the National Beta Convention in Hot Springs held Jan. 18-20. National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. And for more than 80 years, it has prepared today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders. (Submitted photo)

Mena High School crowned Taeyon Anderton as their King of Hearts and Gabe Corcoran as their Jester at a pep rally the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 7. The evening was topped off with Senior Night, as the Mena Ladycats and the Bearcats basketball teams took on the Waldron Bulldogs at the Union Bank Center.