Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies

🎉We’re celebrating Brittany Hyden, PhD as she embarks on an exciting new chapter at the University of Arkansas in Adult and Lifelong Learning. Since joining OWLS in September 2020, Dr. Hyden has taught and mentored countless graduate students, and since September 2024 she has served as our dedicated MAIS/MSIS academic advisor.

Her passion for guiding students on their graduate pathways has shaped the OWLS community in meaningful and lasting ways.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Hyden on her new tenure‑track position and in thanking her for her many contributions to the OWLS graduate program. We will miss her and cheer her on as she continues to inspire learners throughout her career.📣

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✨Congratulations to our OWLS faculty on this important contribution! 🎉

Faculty members at OWLS continue to engage in meaningful scholarships.

With the publication of "Occupational Training in the Future of Work," Dr. Felix Quayson (Editor), Dr. Ruchie Kukde (Chapter Author), and Lecturers Noel Fuller (Chapter Author), and Arnob Saha (Chapter Author), contributed practical guidance and critical perspectives on the future of occupational training.

The book explores how societies can prepare people for meaningful careers in a rapidly changing world, asking an essential question: How can education and innovation work together to build a more adaptive and inclusive workforce?

Contributors from across academia, industry, and policy explored what it means to be “career-ready” in the 21st century.

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✨Celebration at the College of Applied Arts 2025-2026 Awards Banquet 🏆

It was an honor to recognize our OWLS awardees for their tenacity and achievements as we wish them all the best for bright, successful futures!

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🎙️ Episode 3: Featuring Ibrahima Kande

We’re proud to spotlight Ibrahima Kande, an Outstanding Undergraduate Student Awardee, in the latest episode of OWLS at Work.

From military service to academic excellence, Ibrahima shares how the OWLS program’s flexibility and recognition of real-world experience accelerated his journey. Through initiative and mentorship, he secured internships and scholarships bringing him closer to his goal of becoming an attorney.

His story is a powerful reminder to stay persistent, advocate for yourself, and make the most of every opportunity.

🔗 Tune in now and get inspired! https://www.owls.txst.edu/

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We’re excited to spotlight Erica Cepeda in the latest episode of the Owls at Work! 🎙️

A proud graduate of Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies at Texas State University, Erica shares her journey from administrative assistant to program coordinator serving 300+ students in higher education.

In this episode, she reflects on:
✨ The power of mentorship
✨ Conducting applied research from concept to publication
✨ Translating classroom theory into real-world impact
✨ Leading with confidence at the decision-making table

Her story is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and the ripple effect of education.

Listen now and be inspired by how Owls truly take flight. 🦉

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