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Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education
Â鶹´«Ã½ associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...
September 29, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the Â鶹´«Ã½, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
Campus Update, September 26, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update about the university.
September 26, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education
Â鶹´«Ã½ once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.
September 23, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
Â鶹´«Ã½ senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.
September 19, 2025
Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4
The Â鶹´«Ã½ welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.
September 19, 2025
Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency
Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his Â鶹´«Ã½ students studying business.
September 15, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the Â鶹´«Ã½, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The Â鶹´«Ã½ engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
Caldwell Simulation Lab Hosts Open House
Â鶹´«Ã½ unveiled its new Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house Sept. 10, showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to enhance nursing education through immersive, hands-on training.
September 11, 2025
Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student
Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado
September 11, 2025 Campus Update, September 5, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.
September 05, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The Â鶹´«Ã½ and the University of Arkansas renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at Â鶹´«Ã½.
September 04, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to Â鶹´«Ã½
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with a series of events honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.
September 04, 2025
Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner
Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.
September 04, 2025
Nominations Open for Â鶹´«Ã½ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District
The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.
August 25, 2025
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the Â鶹´«Ã½ tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
August 25, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified Â鶹´«Ã½ students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites Â鶹´«Ã½ Community
The Â鶹´«Ã½ invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.
August 22, 2025 Campus Update, August 22, 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.
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