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From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant
With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the Â鶹´«Ã½, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the Â鶹´«Ã½, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name
The Â鶹´«Ã½ welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to Â鶹´«Ã½.
February 16, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Homecoming is Around the Corner
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.
February 16, 2026
There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the Â鶹´«Ã½ details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
Students Fill Hearts Through Homemade Meals
Â鶹´«Ã½ students, a professor, and an alum teamed up to cook and serve meals at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith to unhoused on Feb. 7.
February 11, 2026
Tracie Griffith’s Unretirement – Putting Students First
When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the Â鶹´«Ã½, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education
The Â鶹´«Ã½'s Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined Â鶹´«Ã½ after more than four decades of healthcare experience.
February 04, 2026
$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare
Â鶹´«Ã½ is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.
February 04, 2026
Class Notes, Spring 2026
Class notes from alumni coming from October 2025 to January 2026. If you have any information you'd like to share with your fellow alumni and us, follow the link below the notes to the Class Notes submissions!
February 02, 2026
Learning Mandarin Made Easy
Â鶹´«Ã½ professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
January 30, 2026
Campus Update, January 30, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.
January 30, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30
Â鶹´«Ã½ will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.
January 29, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.
January 28, 2026 Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 27, 2026 Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.
January 26, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Ornithologist Gives Snowday Birdwatching Advice
As snowfall blankets the River Valley, bird watchers are flocking to their windows and feeders, enjoying the return of familiar winter species and hoping for rare visitors. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of Arkansas...
January 23, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence
Â鶹´«Ã½ alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.
January 23, 2026 Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice
The Â鶹´«Ã½ is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
January 22, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ Students Try to ‘Catch ‘Em All’
Â鶹´«Ã½ students kicked off the new semester and Pokémon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pokémon GO.
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