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Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ associate professor of accounting, Dr. Dillon Walker, shares his insight as a CPA about what you need to know for the upcoming April 15 tax holiday.
April 03, 2026Advanced Manufacturing Sets Standard
This fall, the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith launched Arkansasβs first Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, a highly anticipated program that will strengthen the workforce pipeline for one of the River Valleyβs most...
April 03, 2026
Regalia Drive Slated April 18
The 2025-2026 Lion Leadership class will host a cap and gown donation drive from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ campus.
April 02, 2026
Home is Where the Art Is
A ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.
March 30, 2026
An Appreciative Return to the Fort
Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...
March 26, 2026
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM
Alumni from the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.
March 25, 2026
Ask the Expert: River Valley Hikes
Spring break is next week in the River Valley, and the forecast is looking beautiful. To help you make the most of it, we asked two of our biology faculty members, Dr. Jason Ortega and Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, to recommend a few favorite local nature...
March 19, 2026
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
Beethoven Expert to Give Historical Lecture and Performance
Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of humanities and music history, is set to present a lecture-recital about Beethoven on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.
March 16, 2026
Campus Update, March 13, 2026
The chancellor for the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update about recent campus news.
March 13, 2026
Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid
The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.
March 13, 2026
CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.
March 09, 2026
Transfer Road Show Hits Pulaski Tech, UA Cossatot
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ will host two βTransfer With Prideβ events this month at partner institutions across the state, offering prospective transfer students information about admissions, scholarships and credit transfers while providing free meals and on-site...
March 04, 2026
$3M in Scholarships Available to ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Students
Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to University of Arkansas β Fort Smith students through the Lionβs Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...
March 04, 2026
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Career Fair Slated for March 5
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.
March 03, 2026
Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of Arkansas' primary election on March 3, 2026.
March 02, 2026
Alumni Award Winners Announced
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ recognized alumni, faculty, staff, and community leaders during its annual Homecoming brunch Feb. 28, presenting the 2026 Alumni-Owned Business of the Year, Outstanding Young Alumni, Stacey Jones Outstanding Faculty/Staff, Spirit of Numa, and...
February 28, 2026
Alum and Athlete Builds a Career Without Limits: Q&A with Chukwukere Ekeh
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ alum Chukwukere Ekeh sat down for a question-and-answer following a recent trip back to the university to talk to students, faculty, and staff.
February 27, 2026 Campus Update, February 27, 2026
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley discusses Homecoming, technology training, state legislature, and offers congratulations to the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ men's basketball team.
February 27, 2026
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 ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026Popular Topics
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