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Summer Music Camps Return to 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø
The 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Music and Theatre Department will offer two exciting and fun music camps this month for area students.
June 08, 2022Boots to Business Veteran Entrepreneurship Course Slated for Jun. 7
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Center at the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø, will host Boots to Business Reboot, an entrepreneurial education and training program specifically geared for veterans, active duty service members, and...
June 03, 2022Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail
Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.
May 23, 2022Dr. Shadow Robinson Selected as Next 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Provost
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.
May 23, 2022Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022Lion Leadership Inaugural Class Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has long been dedicated to empowering and educating the future the leaders of Arkansas through student support initiatives. Now, thanks to the newly-formed Lion Leadership Program, the university will invest...
May 02, 202291Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Launches Center for Economic Development
Against a technicolor backdrop of painted grain silos and bright blue skies, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson waxed poetic about the state of workforce development, economic investments, technology, and industry in the River Valley, and he noted the...
April 27, 2022Rindy Crump Named Director of TRIO SSS STEM
Rindy Crump has been selected as the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, effective March 19, 2022.
March 23, 2022Campus Message: Pivot to Remote Operations
Due to severe winter weather moving in more heavily and rapidly than National Weather Service modeling predicted, the university will close campus and pivot to remote operations beginning at noon Friday, March 11, 2022.
March 11, 2022Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure
The 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.
February 22, 20222022 Alumni Award Winners Roar
As the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin’ West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.
February 19, 2022Local Principals Award $3000 in 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Scholarships
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men’s Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...
February 17, 2022Wild Roarin' West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations
The 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek...
February 17, 20222022 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2022 Homecoming Court, Thursday, February 17, 2022.
February 17, 2022Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.
As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the 91Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.
February 17, 2022Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
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February 01, 2022Slate of 2022 MLK Week Events Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university's MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 10, 202291Ãâ·Ñ¸£ÀûÍø Graduates Reflect Ahead of 105th Commencement
Three of the more than 450 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students who will be honored this Saturday at the university’s 105th commencement ceremony shared reflections on their university careers this week, looking back on the triumphs,...
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