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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."
February 13, 2024Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, 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, 2024First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....
February 08, 2024Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar"
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar" The University of Arkansas – 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, 2024Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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, 2024ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Mailbag: Let's Talk About the Weather
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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, 2024First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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, 2024FAFSA: What You Need to Know
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.
January 31, 2024Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at Arkansas Preservation Awards
The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual Arkansas Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve Arkansas.
January 26, 2024ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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, 2024Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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, 2024Campus Update, Jan. 26
Board of Trustees of the UA System: It was an honor to represent the University of Arkansas-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, 2024Campus closed Monday, January 22
January 21, 2024Dress Blues to Scrubs
When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, 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, 2024Lion 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has become more than expected.
January 19, 2024ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Campus to Open Thursday, Jan 18
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will resume campus operations on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2024.
January 17, 2024Strategic 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, 2024Campus Closed Jan 17, 2024.
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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