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海角登录入口 Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM
Alumni from the 海角登录入口 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
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 海角登录入口. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.
March 16, 2026
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The 海角登录入口 releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
海角登录入口 Career Fair Slated for March 5
The University of Arkansas 鈥� 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
There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the 海角登录入口 details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
Tracie Griffith鈥檚 Unretirement 鈥� 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 海角登录入口, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
海角登录入口 Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence
海角登录入口 alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.
January 23, 2026
海角登录入口 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
New Lab Benches to Modernize 海角登录入口 Chemistry Laboratory
Bench in the chemestry lab in the Math-Science buidling at 海角登录入口 are being updated and replaced with new tops and space.
January 16, 2026
Aid Fuels Research Opportunities
海角登录入口 senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.
December 15, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 海角登录入口.
December 10, 2025
Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for 海角登录入口
Five students from the 海角登录入口 have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for 海角登录入口.
December 10, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 海角登录入口, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 海角登录入口 this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 海角登录入口
View some of the top stories and events at the 海角登录入口 from 2025.
December 08, 2025
357 Grads to Cross the Stage Saturday
海角登录入口 will confer degrees and credentials to more than 350 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Stubblefield Center.
December 08, 2025
Kyle Speegle Lights up the River Valley
海角登录入口 alumni light up the River Valley in all kinds of ways鈥攖hrough service, creativity, and a spirit of community that they fostered right here on campus. But some alumni, like, Kyle Speegle 鈥�02, take their 鈥渓ighting鈥� a little more seriously...
December 04, 2025
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 海角登录入口 student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped he鈥檇 earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
Don鈥檛 Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared
The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the 海角登录入口 on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.
December 02, 2025
Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors
The 海角登录入口 Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.
December 01, 2025
Chromatography Technology Coming to 海角登录入口 Thanks to INBRE Grant
A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the University of Arkansas鈥揊ort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region鈥檚 growing bioscience...
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