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Preserving Our Future
海角登录入口 students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they鈥檙e not waiting for answers鈥攖hey鈥檙e creating them. They鈥檙e transforming curiosity into world-class research...
March 26, 2025
Advancing Manufacturing
海角登录入口 is laying the foundation for the next era of industry in the River Valley鈥攅quipping 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
Empowering Our Economy
The 海角登录入口 Center for Economic Development is a pillar of our community. By equipping the workforce, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the region鈥檚 most vital industries, the CED is building more than economic momentum鈥攊t鈥檚 building a...
March 26, 2025
Campus Update, March 21, 2025
海角登录入口 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update as 海角登录入口 heads into Spring Break.
March 21, 2025
First to go but not Alone
More than half of the students who attend the 海角登录入口 are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...
March 19, 2025
Legacy through Sisterhood
This semester, the University of Arkansas鈥擣ort Smith became the latest colony for Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., or SIA, thanks to the years of hard work and dedication of seniors Kimberly Villagrana and Jaylin Barroso.
March 19, 2025
Field Trip Offers Insight to Engineering Careers
Students from the 海角登录入口'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
Zack Gramlich: Leading from Home
Zack Gramlich isn鈥檛 waiting for change鈥攈e鈥檚 building it. In the classroom and in the Capitol, he鈥檚 turning belief into momentum, showing the next generation what鈥檚 possible when you lead with purpose and stay rooted in your community. 海角登录入口...
March 18, 2025
Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers
Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the 海角登录入口, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.
March 14, 2025
State of the City Slated March 17
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
March 10, 2025 Campus Update, March 7, 2025
海角登录入口 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on Friday, March 3, 2025.
March 07, 2025
Building Student Leaders
Student leadership programs at the 海角登录入口 aim to help students graduate with a degree and a resume that sets them apart.
March 07, 2025
Voices Heard at 2025 Nurses Day at the Capitol
Nursing students from the 海角登录入口 traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 13, for the annual Nurses Day at the Capitol.
March 07, 2025
Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at 海角登录入口
The 海角登录入口 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
International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6
The 海角登录入口 Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.
March 04, 2025 Campus Update, Feb. 28, 2025
海角登录入口 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update from February 28. Topics included the HLC visit, questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and 海角登录入口 athletics.
March 03, 2025
More Students Picking 海角登录入口, 海角登录入口 Team Continues to Break Records
Accepted Students Day at the 海角登录入口 welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to 海角登录入口 for their next step in the...
February 28, 2025
Study Abroad: Where Students Gain More Than International Education
Former 海角登录入口 students share their study abroad experiences. Each learned about themselves and the culture they were fully immersed in.
February 27, 2025
The Friends of the University Employee Emergency Assistance Program
At the 海角登录入口, steps are being made to ensure that if an emergency arises, employees are supported.
February 27, 2025
A Little Help to Finish
At the 海角登录入口, students' best interests are always top of mind, especially if it means a little financial help to get them to the finish line.
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