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Meet current SPSF NWA scholarship Brianna Baker and her 3(almost 4)-year-old daughter Bella. Brianna is enrolled at the American Public University seeking her bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. Brianna also has one semester remaining in nursing school...

This month’s blog is a dual feature. We would like to introduce Chonda Boatright. Chonda graduated in May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of General studies degree with an emphasis on business—both degrees were from North Arkansas Community...

Meet current scholarship recipient TaQuana Cooper and her sons, 14-year-old Kevin and 12-year-old Jacob. TaQuana is currently enrolled at Career Academy of Hair Design-Rogers working on her Cosmetology license. We asked TaQuana to tell us about her time as an SPSF NWA...

Thursday, December 6th,  SPSF NWA board members, scholarship recipients, graduates, volunteers, staff and supporters rang in the holiday season. Jingle Mingle, which was held at Stone Chapel at MattLane Farms, is SPSF NWA’s annual holiday event to celebrate the season...

Meet current scholarship recipient Alyssa Dye and her 3-year-old son Andrew. Alyssa is majoring in business at the University of Arkansas. We asked Alyssa to tell us about her time as an SPSF NWA Scholar. What made you decide to go back to school/go to school for the...

Meet scholarship recipient Autumn Kolb and her 2-year-old son William. Autumn is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at Northwest Arkansas Community College. She hopes to be a crime scene investigator focusing on forensics. We asked Autumn to tell us more about her...

This month’s Alumni Update blog has a bit of a twist. We are featuring SPSF NWA alumnus Janet Morgan, and her daughter Dr. Elizabeth Hale Morgan. Janet graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2008 with her Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences. She...

This past Saturday, Gator Golf hosted sponsors, recipients and their children, alumni, and community supporters for the 12th annual Golftoberfest. Though it was rainy and chilly, supporters showed up in full force for two competitive flights of mini golf. Despite...

Meet scholarship recipient Sarah Roberts and her three children: Daniel, Joshua, and Brookelyn. Sarah is pursuing a degree in Education at NorthArk in Harrison. We asked Sarah to tell us more about her journey as an SPSF NWA Scholar. What made you decide to go back to...

On Saturday, September 15th, SPSF NWA welcomed current scholarship recipients, alumni, and other community organization clients for our inaugural Empower Summit. 45 attendees gathered at Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center for a packed day of networking and professional...

Meet scholarship recipient Kaylie Deckard and her daughter Kennedy. Kaylie is pursuing a Communications degree at the University of Arkansas. We asked Kaylie to tell us more about her journey as an SPSF NWA Scholar. What made you decide to go back to school/go to...