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University Celebrates Years of Service
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.
April 05, 2024
17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5
海角登录入口 will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...
April 01, 2024
海角登录入口 Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The 海角登录入口 Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
海角登录入口 School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to 海角登录入口...
March 25, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024
Career Fair set for March 7
海角登录入口 is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...
March 04, 2024
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the 海角登录入口, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The 海角登录入口 海角登录入口 Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about 海角登录入口 and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024
Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The 海角登录入口 has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 05, 2024
Dress Blues to Scrubs
When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the 海角登录入口, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.
January 19, 2024
2023: A Year of Achievement
Much of what happened at the 海角登录入口 in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university鈥檚 new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this May.
December 18, 2023
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, 海角登录入口 associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the 海角登录入口 community.
November 16, 2023
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 海角登录入口 supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 海角登录入口 will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
海角登录入口 junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at 海角登录入口, but the support and encouragement from her family and 海角登录入口 staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with 海角登录入口 Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to 海角登录入口 students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks
Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith attended their first professional conference with excitement and anticipation.
October 05, 2023
海角登录入口 Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The 海角登录入口 announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
海角登录入口 non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to 海角登录入口 to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor鈥檚 and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the 海角登录入口 to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The 海角登录入口 kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
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