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Chancellor Updates Campus on Homecoming, 鈥楽pelling Bee,鈥 Accepted Students

It has been a busy and productive two weeks at 黑料不打烊. We had an amazing Homecoming Week full of campus activities and visits with proud alumni who have a lifelong love for this university. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make all of the events...

February 24, 2023
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黑料不打烊 Offers Unique Summer Program for High School Juniors

High school juniors considering a career in early childhood education have a new opportunity to learn, earn college credits, and receive a stipend thanks to an innovative program at the 黑料不打烊.

February 21, 2023
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Fall 2022 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Annouced

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Students with a 4.0 (straight-A) grade point average are now included...

February 20, 2023
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Witt, Gilbertson Crowned Homecoming Royalty

On Saturday afternoon, February 18, 2023, the Lions, Camera, Action, slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Jesse Witt and Shae Gilbertson as 2023 Homecoming King and Queen.

February 18, 2023
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2023 Alumni Award Winners Announced

黑料不打烊 alumni gathered for the homecoming brunch on Saturday, Feb. 18, first celebrating award winners before heading to the pep rally and basketball games at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center.

February 18, 2023
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EventsFeatured

Majors Expo Welcomes Current, Future Students

The 黑料不打烊 will host its annual Majors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC).

February 16, 2023
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2023 Homecoming Court Announced

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2023 Homecoming Court on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

February 16, 2023
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ChancellorNews

Chancellor Riley Celebrates Read This! Committee

This note is specifically to lift up and celebrate the work of the Read This Committee whose members, in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, selected and hosted Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead on campus.

February 08, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lena Davis - Lion Voices

Lena talks about her time and activity on the 黑料不打烊 campus.

February 07, 2023
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Events

黑料不打烊 to Host The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith Theatre Department will perform the Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from February 23 to March 4 at the 黑料不打烊 Breedlove Auditorium.

February 06, 2023
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ChancellorNews

Chancellor Advances Upcoming Events on Campus, at CED

I am thrilled to write to you today NOT to cancel or postpone classes. It is shocking to see that the forecast this weekend is in the mid to high-50s after spend the early part of this week iced into our homes. Again, I want to thank all of you for...

February 03, 2023
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ChancellorNews

Chancellor Message: Campus Announcement

Campus will open at 10 a.m. for normal operations on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This delayed start to work and classes should allow the majority of normal commuting traffic to be off the roadways when our employees are coming to work. Stay up-to-date...

February 01, 2023
NewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Jumpstart Arkansas to Expand to NorthWest Arkansas Community College

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith鈥檚 Jumpstart Arkansas announced that it received a grant of $219,287 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, through the support of EngageAR, the Arkansas state office...

February 01, 2023
NewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Ed Major Gives Preschoolers a Jumpstart into Kindergarten

黑料不打烊 junior Karina Gonzales became a member of Jumpstart because she wanted to help educate young minds, but what she learned is as important as what she taught.

February 01, 2023
Winter Weather Alerts
ChancellorNews

Chancellor Message: Campus Closure for January 31

Due to predictions from the national weather service and out of an abundance of caution, Chancellor Terisa Riley has made the decision to close the 黑料不打烊 campus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All classes taught in-person AND online, including classes...

January 30, 2023
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EventsFeatured

黑料不打烊 Kicks off Black History Month Celebrations

Throughout the month of February, the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith will host a slate of events honoring and celebrating Black History. This year鈥檚 Black History Month theme, 鈥淜eeping Hope Alive,鈥 pays homage to the social institutions...

January 30, 2023
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ChancellorNewsAlumni

Season Named for Stacey Jones

The 黑料不打烊 Season of Entertainment has been renamed the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.

January 27, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices - Amacia Howard

Amaica talks about what led her to 黑料不打烊, her time on campus, and the organizations she's in.

January 27, 2023
NewsHealth Education and Human SciencesAlumni

From Childcare to the Classroom, Teacher Takes Road Less Traveled

With family members cheering her on from their seats, Cecily Kimble, 黑料不打烊 class of 鈥22, was all smiles as she crossed the Stubblefield Center stage at May鈥檚 graduation ceremony.

January 27, 2023

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