EPIC Spotlight - Nick Foster

Nicholas “Nick” Foster is an EPIC Supply Chain student at the University of Arkansas. He is a sophomore from Edmond, Oklahoma with minors in Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Analytics, Political Science and History. Yes, that’s right! He has a major and four minors. He is active on campus too! He is part of Alpha Kappa Psi, a member of Arkansas Supply Chain Association (ASCA), a new member of the Supply Chain Honor Society - Sigma Chi Mu Tau and is in Walton Honors College.

Nick has a passion for learning, and while he credits being raised by academics and having a mom who always encouraged him to read, he admits he sets high standards for himself to be the best that he can be. For Nick, it isn’t just about a love for learning; he enjoys continuously improving his education.

It is continuous improvement which led him to supply chain, although he admits initially, it was not at the forefront of his mind when coming to the U of A. The initial interest in history and political science changed during his second semester of freshmen year when Dr. Stephanie Thomas opened his eyes to the world of supply chain management. The process-oriented aspect of supply chain, its versatility as an industry to work in and Walton College has “one of the strongest programs that is available” caused him to declare supply chain.

When he isn’t busy learning, Nick enjoys being outdoors, spending time with his family and his dog, and if he was not already busy enough with all his academic endeavors, he volunteers with local community groups.

He mentors with the Make a Difference Day - Volunteer Action Center and has been an assistant coach for the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department youth soccer league for 8th grade students. He enjoys making connections and helping others, whether it is with middle school students or as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for WCOB students.

And, someday soon, Nick aspires to combine his love of history and learning by traveling to Washington D.C., where he plans to visit all the major monuments and museums in the area.