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Advanced Manufacturing Sets Standard
This fall, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith launched Arkansas鈥檚 first Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, a highly anticipated program that will strengthen the workforce pipeline for one of the River Valley鈥檚 most...
April 03, 2026
Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day
海角登录入口 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, 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 海角登录入口 campus.
April 02, 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 海角登录入口, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...
March 26, 2026
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
Campus Update, March 13, 2026
The chancellor for the 海角登录入口, 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 海角登录入口 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 海角登录入口 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
海角登录入口 will host two 鈥淭ransfer With Pride鈥� 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 海角登录入口 Students
Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith students through the Lion鈥檚 Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...
March 04, 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
Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter
海角登录入口 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
海角登录入口 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
海角登录入口 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
海角登录入口 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley discusses Homecoming, technology training, state legislature, and offers congratulations to the 海角登录入口 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 海角登录入口, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.
February 23, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the 海角登录入口, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
海角登录入口 Homecoming is Around the Corner
The 海角登录入口 is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.
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