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ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ to Launch Smart Choice Tuition Waiver for Transfer Students in Fall 2025
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ has announced a new tuition waiver program aimed at supporting transfer students. The βSmart Choice Tuition Waiverβ will provide eligible transfer students with up to $9,000 in tuition discounts starting...
December 04, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
December 02, 2024
Spanish Poetry Slam
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...
November 22, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant
On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...
November 14, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesdayβs event was the largest Den Day turnout in ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ history.
November 06, 2024
Winners Announced at Inaugural ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, 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
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Reportβs 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...
September 24, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
The University of ArkansasβFort 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': ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'s annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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 centerβs establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024
Cub Camp, Best Camp
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ 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 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ (ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...
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