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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."
February 13, 2024
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith Admissions Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024
Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....
February 08, 2024
Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar"
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar" The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ – Fort Smith will host its annual Homecoming celebration February 12-17, 2024. This year's theme, "Where Memories Roar," promises a week filled with spirited events...
February 05, 2024
Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 05, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Mailbag: Let's Talk ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ the Weather
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Mailbag is back with the first edition of 2024. With the weather causing a delay to start the spring semester, it is the perfect topic to cover - even if Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring.
February 02, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing
University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith sports and adventure coordinator Spencer Ewing shares his experience as a first-generation college student. His experience has led him to strive to help others in similar situations.
February 01, 2024
FAFSA: What You Need to Know
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.
January 31, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024
Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors
University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith organizational leadership professor, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, was elected to serve a three-year term on the West Memphis (AR) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
January 26, 2024
Campus Update, Jan. 26
Board of Trustees of the UA System: It was an honor to represent the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ-Fort Smith at the meeting of the Board of Trustees held on the campus of UA-Little Rock on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
January 26, 2024
Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Preservation Awards
The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.
January 26, 2024
Campus closed Monday, January 22
January 21, 2024
Lion Voices: Adam Holt
Adam is this week's lion voice and talks about his life and how he came to be a Lion. He mentions his leading person for inspiration and talks about the group he is involved in. He also mentions how ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ has become more than expected.
January 19, 2024
Dress Blues to Scrubs
When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ - Fort Smith, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.
January 19, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Campus to Open Thursday, Jan 18
The University of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ – Fort Smith will resume campus operations on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2024.
January 17, 2024
Strategic Plan Reports Announced
In the continuing effort to fully implement our new strategic plan, institutional leaders have submitted Institutional Effectiveness Reports and Plans. These documents report on benchmarks and outcomes of previous strategies as well as sharing plans...
January 17, 2024
Campus Closed Jan 17, 2024.
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Emergency Management Team met this morning to discuss the safety of reopening campus tomorrow. Though the National Weather Service predicts mid-day temperatures to be well above freezing, we know that during the early morning and late evening...
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