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University Celebrates Years of Service
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.
April 05, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Jennifer Phelan
When Jennifer Phelan decided to return to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, she knew doing so as a first-generation non-traditional student would come with challenges. Through the support of her family, positive attitude, and enthusiasm, she...
April 03, 2024
Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...
April 03, 2024
Avoid Trepidation with These Tax Time Tips
The deadline to file your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching! Two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ accounting professors offered tax tips to make sure you are prepared to file on time.
April 02, 2024
First-Generation Staff Spotlight: Patricia Hurtado Perez
As a Hispanic first-generation student, Patricia Hurtado Perez, coordinator for the Upward Bound Math and Science program at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, struggled with unique challenges. However, she was undeterred along her path to...
April 02, 2024
17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...
April 01, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cheer Builds Up Champions
With college nationals just a few weeks away, the all-star ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cheer team is ready to take Daytona by storm. The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ cheer team has won 4 NCA Nationals Championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, and has reached the collegiate tournament 14 seasons...
March 29, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Mailbag: Spring in Bloom
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Mailbag is back with another edition. Springtime on campus isn't meant for cleaning; instead, it is for preparing for the end of the semester and is full of events.
March 29, 2024
Lion Voices: Dadrick Franklin
Dadrick, who is a theatre major, talks about how ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is for him coming from a different college. He mentions the different groups he is associated with and some of his future aspirations.
March 29, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...
March 29, 2024
Holi Returns to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Campus
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.
March 29, 2024
Chris Kelly: New Beginnings and Championing Change
Chris Kelly, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, arrived in 2019 looking for a fresh start. In the nearly five years since, he has been a driving force behind the university's revamped marketing...
March 28, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Today’s Women’s History Month feature is Dr. Ann-Gee Lee, professor and assistant chair of English Rhetoric and Writing and Media Communication. Dr. Lee brings a unique perspective to her field, especially through her focus on feminist historiogr...
March 26, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ...
March 25, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to Host Arkansas Academy of Science Annual Conference
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host the 107th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Academy of Science (AAS) on April 5-6, 2024.
March 25, 2024
Lion Voices: Lana Putman
Senior Lana Putman talks about how ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has helped her grow and how she has been able to learn what she needs to improve her future. She mentions her involvement on campus and what she plans to do after graduation.
March 22, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Nicki Stancil
In this week’s Women's History Month spotlight, Dr. Nicole "Nicki" Stancil, Associate Professor and Program Director of Media Communication and beloved ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ eSports Coach shares a recent source of inspiration that reignited her passion for feminism...
March 18, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to host College Music Society Conference
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) Department of Music & Theatre is set to host the 2024 South Central Chapter Conference of the College Music Society from March 14-16.
March 14, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024Popular Topics
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