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Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.
June 25, 2025
‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025
Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course
Students from the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.
June 13, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships
Eleven University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ – Fort Smith students received scholarships at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith on Monday, June 9, 2025.
June 11, 2025
DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches
DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith, shares how he ensures students succeed at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.
June 09, 2025
Class Notes, Spring 2025
University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith alumni share professional and personal updates.
May 28, 2025
Campus Update, May 23, 2025
Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor of the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith, provides an update on decisions that will impact the 2026 budget and athletic GPA.
May 23, 2025
100 Families Partnership Personal to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chancellor
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...
May 20, 2025
Campus Closure: Severe Weather
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith will close campus at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather.
May 19, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Computer Science on Par with Nation
Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith are in line with national trends.
May 16, 2025
Future of Technology Begins with ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Computer Science
Three recent graduates of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.
May 16, 2025
Outstanding Young Alum Works to Protect Oklahoma Children
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith honored Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell, '23, with an Outstanding Young Alum Award for her service to her community.
May 16, 2025
Education Major Inspires New ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Law
One moment, 15-year-old Kennedy Allison was sitting in class at Pea Ridge High School. The next, she was unconscious, her heart in full cardiac arrest. Six years later, she's a junior at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, and using that harrowing moment to help change ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ...
May 08, 2025
Transportation Research Paves Way at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Students and faculty members from the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith are seeing years of transportation research and data collection applied to the real world.
May 08, 2025
Road to Ph.D.: Kaleb McLaughlin’s Risk and Resolve
Kaleb McLaughlin, a senior geosciences student, will graduate from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ on May 10 before heading to Gainesville to begin a master's to Ph.D. program at the University of Florida. If you asked him where he'd be when he graduated from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ a few years...
May 06, 2025
Delayed but not Defeated, Troy Rodriguez Earns ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Degree
First-generation student Troy Rodriguez will graduate from the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith on May 10 with a degree in business administration. The accomplishment comes after stepping away from school before returning two years later.
May 05, 2025
Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation
Twelve students from the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Services.
May 02, 2025
Campus Update, May 2, 2025
Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update about the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ budget, summer scholarships, and shared well wishes ahead of graduation.
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