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Â鶹´«Ã½ Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout
The Â鶹´«Ã½ hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in Â鶹´«Ã½ history.
November 06, 2024
Winners Announced at Inaugural Â鶹´«Ã½ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Center for Economic Development celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen small businesses and family-owned businesses from around Fort Smith at the inaugural Â鶹´«Ã½ Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The Â鶹´«Ã½ will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...
October 17, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two Â鶹´«Ã½ students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024
Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at Â鶹´«Ã½
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the Â鶹´«Ã½ for 21st year.
October 07, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena
Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the Â鶹´«Ã½, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...
October 04, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. Â鶹´«Ã½ improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...
September 24, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at Â鶹´«Ã½
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...
September 20, 2024
'Mi Casa es su Casa': Â鶹´«Ã½ Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for Â鶹´«Ã½ students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to Â鶹´«Ã½
The Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
Â鶹´«Ã½ is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024
Cub Camp, Best Camp
The Â鶹´«Ã½ kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.
August 17, 2024
Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...
August 09, 2024
Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural Â鶹´«Ã½ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the Â鶹´«Ã½ Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...
August 08, 2024
Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships
The Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official Â鶹´«Ã½ Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...
August 01, 2024
New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the Â鶹´«Ã½ for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K
Members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.
June 26, 2024
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to Remain Closed Through July 12
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will remain closed through July 12 due to an HVAC outage.
June 25, 2024
Spring 2024 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Announced
Students from the Â鶹´«Ã½ are honored for their spring 2024 semester academic excellence by making the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists.
June 17, 2024Popular Topics
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