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Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Admissions Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about Â鶹´«Ã½ and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
Â鶹´«Ã½ first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at Â鶹´«Ã½ in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024
FAFSA: What You Need to Know
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.
January 31, 2024
Dress Blues to Scrubs
When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the Â鶹´«Ã½, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.
January 19, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events
Spring Back Week returns to the Â鶹´«Ã½. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.
January 10, 2024
Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag: Wrapped
Check out the Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.
December 01, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The Â鶹´«Ã½ prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at Â鶹´«Ã½
The Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag: What We're Thankful For
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag is back with a special holiday edition! Hear from your fellow Lions as Dr. Riley, students, and staff share what they're thankful for this holiday season.
November 17, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join Â鶹´«Ã½ students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023 Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag: Study Tips
The latest edition of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from Â鶹´«Ã½ students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.
November 10, 2023
CEO of INTERA Visits Â鶹´«Ã½ Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a Â鶹´«Ã½ geology...
November 09, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
Â鶹´«Ã½ junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at Â鶹´«Ã½, but the support and encouragement from her family and Â鶹´«Ã½ staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with Â鶹´«Ã½ Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to Â鶹´«Ã½ students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at Â鶹´«Ã½
This Wednesday, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...
September 26, 2021
2021 Move In Held August 19-21
Â鶹´«Ã½ students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.
August 17, 2021
Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor
Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and former University of Arkansas – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 Â鶹´«Ã½ graduates to move boldly...
September 09, 2026
Danu Regalado Rides for Hope
Hoping to promote empathy and inclusion for people with disabilities, Â鶹´«Ã½ sophomore Danu Regalado will ride about 4,000 miles from California to Washington, D.C., this summer with Journey of Hope.
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