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Lion Voices

Jennifer Holland: The Glue Holding ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Together

Keeping students coming back is everything for Jennifer Holland, the executive director for retention at the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith. Ask around the campus, and you'll hear she is the glue holding the university together.

September 30, 2024
Flags hang in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Campus Center
Events

DACA Panel Slated Oct. 7

A panel discussion exploring the role of students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) movement will be held Monday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center’s Reynolds Room at the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort...

September 27, 2024
The bordertown bones
Events

Octubafest Returns

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith Department of Music will hold its 18th annual Octubafest on Sunday, October 6, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.

September 26, 2024
a family poses for a photo at Mane Event
EventsFirst GenerationNews

Family Weekend Slated Oct. 18-19

Students, families, and the Fort Smith community are invited to experience the campus on Family Weekend, Oct. 18-19, 2024.

September 25, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ on the first day of class 2024.
FeaturedNews

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ – Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...

September 24, 2024
Ana Demmer, '20, embraces her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, at Arrowhead Stadium.
AlumniArts and SciencesNews

Staring Back at You: The Impact of Ana Demmer

Before Ana Demmer graduated from the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith in 2020, she helped bring words of affirmation to students across campus. Nearly five years later, her impact lives on in the reflection of bathroom mirrors around ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ.

September 20, 2024
A mural of rolling hills and a sunrise is seen in the background with professional clothes on clothing racks in the foreground at the Babb Center for ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Services' ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Clothing Closet at ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ.
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

Grand Reopening of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Clothing Closet at ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ—Fort Smith Babb Center for ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Services will host a grand reopening of its ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...

September 20, 2024
Dr. Jordana Beutelschies, '10, adjusts an infant at her chiropractic office, JB Family & Animal Chiropractic, in Van Buren
AlumniBusiness and IndustryLion Voices

Adjusting Everyone and Their Dog

Dr. Jordana Beutelschies always knew she wanted to be a chiropractor. What she found out was that she could help people and animals. The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith was the first step in her journey to providing relief to "every body and...

September 18, 2024
children play at the Little Lions Child Development Center
Health Education and Human SciencesNews

Little Lions Celebrates First Anniversary

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith’s Little Lions Child Development Center will celebrate its first anniversary at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2024.

September 16, 2024
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, September 2024

University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith alumni share their class notes from the summer of 2024.

September 13, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Bell Tower sits behind traditional Hispanic decorations at Salsa at the Bell Tower.
CommunityEventsFeatured

'Mi Casa es su Casa': ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ students, faculty, staff, and the community.

September 13, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
EventsFeaturedNews

'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.

September 12, 2024
U.S. Flags planted throughout the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ campus green
CommunityEventsNews

Memorial Stair Climb Slated for Sept. 11

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith Army ROTC will host a memorial stair climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 a.m. to honor the lives of those lost and those who heroically assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago.

September 06, 2024
nursing students in the leaves
CommunityHealth Education and Human Sciences

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Nursing Honor Society Induction Friday Sept. 6

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith’s Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing will hold its chartering and induction ceremony for the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) on Sept. 6, 2024.

September 04, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ alum, Jon Walker, '17, talks to a co-worker at the Walmart International office
AlumniGiving

Why I Give: The Story of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Alum Jon Walker

Jonathon Walker, '17, had a lot of help when he attended the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith. Now, he gives back to current and future students in hopes of fostering their growth in education and careers.

August 31, 2024
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Chancellor

Campus Update, Aug. 30, 2024

It is so hard to believe that two weeks of the fall semester have flown by so quickly.

August 30, 2024
Dr. Kiyun Han (right) with his wife and son
Business and IndustryLion Voices

Completing Circuits and Dr. Kiyun Han

University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith associate professor of electronics technology and electrical engineering technology Dr. Kiyun Han has a passion for everything technology-related, which is rooted in his life and career.

August 29, 2024
fall on campus
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...

August 21, 2024
young woman and dog
Alumni

Brooke Cagle Will Help You Segue into New Friendships

Pull up your calendar.

August 20, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Bell Tower seen behind a fountain on the campus green
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

12 New Faculty Members Join ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ this Fall

The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ - Fort Smith welcomed a dozen new faculty members to campus to begin the academic year with disciplines in each of the three colleges at ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ.

August 20, 2024

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