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The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley
Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the Â鶹´«Ã½.
May 01, 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
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, 2026Advancing Â鶹´«Ã½ Through Relationships: Kara Crowley
Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the Â鶹´«Ã½, she helps donors establish that same...
December 19, 2025
Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.
December 01, 2025
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Spreads Cheer
Â鶹´«Ã½ distributed more than 150 Thanksgiving meals to students and employees ahead of the holiday break.
November 20, 2025
Nearly 200 Food Boxes Distributed Amid SNAP Uncertainty
Â鶹´«Ã½ distributed 194 food boxes to students and employees on Thursday, Nov. 6, in response to increased need this fall and community-wide uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
November 06, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course
Students from the Â鶹´«Ã½ spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across Arkansas.
June 13, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships
Eleven University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students received scholarships at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the Â鶹´«Ã½ on Monday, June 9, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Day of Giving Raises $102,605 for Student Experiences, Scholarships, Support
Â鶹´«Ã½ raised $102,605 during its fifth-annual Day of Giving campaign, advancing the university’s Intrepid Ambition campaign—a strategic initiative to transform the Â鶹´«Ã½ campus by 2028.
May 01, 2025
A Little Help to Finish
At the Â鶹´«Ã½, students' best interests are always top of mind, especially if it means a little financial help to get them to the finish line.
February 27, 2025
Why I Give: The Story of Â鶹´«Ã½ Alum Jon Walker
Jonathon Walker, '17, had a lot of help when he attended the Â鶹´«Ã½. Now, he gives back to current and future students in hopes of fostering their growth in education and careers.
August 31, 2024
Record Breaking Day of Giving for Â鶹´«Ã½
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple Â鶹´«Ã½ initiatives.
April 26, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Celebrates 1,928 Minutes of Giving
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is set to celebrate its annual Day of Giving, starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, and concluding at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, April 26, for a total of 1,928 minutes of giving.
April 23, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time Â鶹´«Ã½ supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the Â鶹´«Ã½ will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Launches Community Investment Fund
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Foundation have announced plans for a revolutionary Community Investment Fund (CIF) of nearly $200,000 aimed at providing seed funds to locally-owned startups...
July 31, 2023
Gift Establishes Franklin and H. Patricia Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
The Â鶹´«Ã½ received a meaningful gift of $150,000 from the Hawkins Family Limited Partnership to establish the Franklin and H. Patricia Hawkins Memorial Scholarship Endowment. The endowment, established on November 21,...
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