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Geoscience Students Research with the National Forest Service
Four geoscience students traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this spring for groundwater tracing and LiDAR research with the Hiawatha National Forest Service.
July 16, 2026
The 鈥�-Gist鈥� of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at 麻豆传媒.
June 30, 2026
At the Intersection of Art and Science, Anatomy Students Win Prizes
"All of science began with the arts,鈥� said Dr. Chris Pierret, professor and department head of biological sciences at the 麻豆传媒. 鈥淲e have the same job: We look out the window and describe the world around us. Scientists...
June 26, 2026
Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced
麻豆传媒 has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List
June 25, 2026
Geoscience Students Conduct California Field Work
Three University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith geoscience majors traveled to southeastern California during the final week of the Spring 2026 semester to conduct fieldwork as part of an ongoing research project led by Dr. Dave Mayo, associate professor...
June 22, 2026
Ask the Expert: Flag Day
In this Flag Day Ask the Expert, we asked historian Tom Wing, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith and director of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, to share the history behind one of America's most recognizable...
June 12, 2026
Drennen-Scott Site to Celebrate Arkansas' Birthday
The Drennen-Scott Historic Site will celebrate Arkansas鈥� 190th birthday on June 13 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, historical interpretation, and a cannon salute.
June 08, 2026
麻豆传媒 Confers Spring Grads
The 麻豆传媒 celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Summer Camps at 麻豆传媒 Begin in June
The 麻豆传媒 is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026
Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the region鈥檚 green spaces.
May 04, 2026
Applause Literary Magazine Earns Best E-Zine Honors
International Literary Journal, Applause, a publication created and run by 麻豆传媒 students, won first place in the Literary E-zine category of the Southern Literary Festival鈥檚 2026 Undergraduate Writing Competition....
April 30, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The 麻豆传媒 honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth
麻豆传媒 student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism
April 22, 2026
麻豆传媒, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (麻豆传媒) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for 麻豆传媒 graduates pursuing careers in health...
April 20, 2026
11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the 麻豆传媒 win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at 麻豆传媒
The 麻豆传媒 hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.
April 15, 2026
Second Chance Scientist
When Christopher Edwards first came to the 麻豆传媒, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to 麻豆传媒...
April 13, 2026
Azahares Launches April 16
麻豆传媒 will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
April 13, 2026
麻豆传媒 Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM
Alumni from the 麻豆传媒 found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.
March 25, 2026
Ask the Expert: River Valley Hikes
Spring break is next week in the River Valley, and the forecast is looking beautiful. To help you make the most of it, we asked two of our biology faculty members, Dr. Jason Ortega and Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, to recommend a few favorite local nature...
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