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Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies
It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at Â鶹´«Ã½.
May 01, 2026
'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift
Callea Stewart will graduate from the Â鶹´«Ã½ with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...
April 30, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000
More than 400 individual donors helped the Â鶹´«Ã½ surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...
April 29, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The Â鶹´«Ã½ honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
AAPI Fest Brings Culture to Campus
Â鶹´«Ã½ will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25 in the Campus Center Reynolds Room, bringing together campus and area student organizations for an evening of food, performances, and cultural...
April 22, 2026
Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth
Â鶹´«Ã½ student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism
April 22, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (Â鶹´«Ã½) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for Â鶹´«Ã½ graduates pursuing careers in health...
April 20, 2026
11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the Â鶹´«Ã½ win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
Students Make Smart Gardening Simple
Two Â鶹´«Ã½ students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.
April 16, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at Â鶹´«Ã½
The Â鶹´«Ã½ 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
Day of Giving 2026 on the Horizon
Twenty-six projects will spend 1,928 minutes fundraising for their causes during the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s annual Day of Giving.
April 14, 2026
Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion
Â鶹´«Ã½ Admissions will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.
April 13, 2026
Azahares Launches April 16
Â鶹´«Ã½ will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
April 13, 2026
Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious Â鶹´«Ã½ Awards
Faculty members from the Â鶹´«Ã½ were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...
April 10, 2026
Three Take Home Annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Staff Awards
Staff members from the Â鶹´«Ã½ were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Research Symposium Slated April 10
The 19th Annual Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Boreham Library.Â
April 06, 2026
Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day
Â鶹´«Ã½ associate professor of accounting, Dr. Dillon Walker, shares his insight as a CPA about what you need to know for the upcoming April 15 tax holiday.
April 03, 2026
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The Â鶹´«Ã½ releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid
The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the Â鶹´«Ã½ will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.
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