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Â鶹´«Ã½ Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The Â鶹´«Ã½ announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the Â鶹´«Ã½ and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by Â鶹´«Ã½ ROTC
The Â鶹´«Ã½ ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the Â鶹´«Ã½ Campus...
September 07, 2023
Seven Welcomed to Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Advisory Council
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all Â鶹´«Ã½ alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former Â鶹´«Ã½ art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at Â鶹´«Ã½, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The Â鶹´«Ã½ enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the Â鶹´«Ã½ campus.
September 01, 2023
La Â鶹´«Ã½ organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede
El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith
September 01, 2023 Â鶹´«Ã½ to Host Sà Se Puede Admissions Event
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Â鶹´«Ã½ non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to Â鶹´«Ã½ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023
Welcome to Fall 2023
If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.
August 24, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the Â鶹´«Ã½ to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023 Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag: Welcome
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things Â鶹´«Ã½ and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The Â鶹´«Ã½ kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ System Back Online
The Â鶹´«Ã½ system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.
August 17, 2023
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Welcome Week 2023
Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.
August 15, 2023
Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
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