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Graduating seniors enter job market, reflecting on Cureate Courses

By Alexis Anderson,

Roby Brock, Daniel Caruth, Paul Gatling, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Lia Uribe

Published May 9, 2024 at 2:13 PM CDT

On today's show, graduating from college is tough— Getting a job after graduation might be tougher. Also, food entrepreneurs launching small businesses for everything from microgreens to jams. Plus, music inspired by motherly love.

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Alexis Anderson

Alexis Anderson is a senior at the University of Arkansas and is studying multi-media journalism. She is from Berryville, AR, and loves spending time with her Doberman, Zorba.<br/>

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Roby Brock

Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling is the editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Lia Uribe

Lia Uribe is the host of Sound Perimeter.

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