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Students Serve at Local Oncology Facility

Written by University Marketing & Communications | Jun 25, 2026 8:03:34 PM

Students in the Ministry to Families class with Lou Cha, Ph.D., associate professor of Christian ministry and formation, fulfilled their service-learning hours at Highlands Oncology in Springdale, Arkansas, where they worked as spiritual care interns with Chaplain and Spiritual Care Director Pattie Latta.

This was the second year of the “Making a Difference” partnership between JBU’s Christian ministry and formation program and Highlands Oncology.

JBU students provided a compassionate presence to patients and caregivers – listening, conversing, and offering comfort and encouragement.

Pictured (left to right): Celeste Licona, Patti Latta, Ph.D., Bianca Singelstad, Russell Cash, Jessica Barber, Keaton Leinbach, Breanna Sandoval,
Lou Y. Cha, Syliva Haley