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º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú can Help Achieve the Dream of Becoming a Social Worker in Arkansas
A career in helping others starts at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú. Learn about a degree in social work and the jobs applicable to a BSW.
October 31, 2025
Nursing Students to Assist at Minority Health Fair
Senior nursing students from the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing will administer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines during a community health fair Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 4916 High...
October 23, 2025
All Majors Career Fair Slated Oct 29
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
October 23, 2025
Alumna Rides Through History
Jenny Kliest, a 2024 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, rode nearly 1,000 miles along the Trail of Tears Northern Route for the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
October 13, 2025
Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award
Clements' family was named the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.
October 06, 2025
Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...
October 02, 2025
Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...
September 29, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
Caldwell Simulation Lab Hosts Open House
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú unveiled its new Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house Sept. 10, showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to enhance nursing education through immersive, hands-on training.
September 11, 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
100 Families Partnership Personal to º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Chancellor
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...
May 20, 2025
Education Major Inspires New Arkansas Law
One moment, 15-year-old Kennedy Allison was sitting in class at Pea Ridge High School. The next, she was unconscious, her heart in full cardiac arrest. Six years later, she's a junior at º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, and using that harrowing moment to help change Arkansas...
May 08, 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
No Regrets: A Return to School Proves It's Never Too Late
Bronwen Henderson is a senior dental hygiene student at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú. As she nears graduation, she reflected on trading in a 20-year-plus career for textbooks to prove to herself and her daughter that goals can be achieved...
April 29, 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.
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