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Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency
Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú students studying business.
September 15, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú and the University of Arkansas renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú.
September 04, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
McIntosh Named º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú
July 18, 2025
‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025
Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
Delayed but not Defeated, Troy Rodriguez Earns º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Degree
First-generation student Troy Rodriguez will graduate from the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú on May 10 with a degree in business administration. The accomplishment comes after stepping away from school before returning two years later.
May 05, 2025
Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation
Twelve students from the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.
May 02, 2025
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.
April 24, 2025
18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú.
April 18, 2025
Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.
April 14, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...
April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
Advancing Manufacturing
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú is laying the foundation for the next era of industry in the River Valley—equipping students, workers, and employers with the tools, training, and talent to lead in an advanced manufacturing economy. From engineering labs to apprenticeship...
March 26, 2025
Zack Gramlich: Leading from Home
Zack Gramlich isn’t waiting for change—he’s building it. In the classroom and in the Capitol, he’s turning belief into momentum, showing the next generation what’s possible when you lead with purpose and stay rooted in your community. º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú...
March 18, 2025
Field Trip Offers Insight to Engineering Careers
Students from the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú's Institution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering chapter recently visited the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam in Barling, Arkansas, for a first-hand look at engineering careers.
March 18, 2025
Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings...
March 04, 2025
More Students Picking º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Team Continues to Break Records
Accepted Students Day at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú for their next step in the...
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