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海角登录入口 Announces Native American Heritage Month Slate
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host its annual slate of events celebrating Native American History Month throughout November as a collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Native American Student...
November 03, 2021
海角登录入口 Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
Lion Voices: Dr. Jordan Mader
In celebration of the first Friday of Pride month, our #LionVoices feature is Jordan Mader, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at 海角登录入口 and an advisor for Pride Club and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS). Jordan earned her Ph.D. in...
October 30, 2021
海角登录入口 to host Haunted Union Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
The Campus Activities Board at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host its annual Haunted Union this Saturday, October 30, from 6-9 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
October 28, 2021
海角登录入口 to Host Three Candidates for CHEHS Dean
The search committee for the College of Health, Education & Human Sciences dean position has narrowed the list of candidates to three highly-qualified individuals who will participate in on-campus and virtual interviews November 4 - 11
October 28, 2021海角登录入口 to Host Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero Oct. 29
The 海角登录入口 Democracy Project will host Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero in a town hall at 11 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, in the Reynolds Room of the 海角登录入口 Campus Center. Attendees can also join virtually by registering at this link. This...
October 26, 2021
ADCP named Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year
The Adult Degree Completion Program at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, along with Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden, earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership earlier...
October 25, 2021
海角登录入口 Family Weekend
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate its annual Family Weekend. On Oct. 22 and 23, all 海角登录入口 students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring their families to a slate of campus activities, including Lady Lions Volleyball,...
October 18, 2021
海角登录入口 Staff Earn Speakman Awards
The University Staff Council at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith presented Lucille Speakman Excellence Awards to Deborah Beckham and Jeff Adams, both of Fort Smith, during its annual staff meeting on September 29.
October 15, 2021
Jennings Publishes In the Deep, Second in Acclaimed Space Opera Series
Dr. Kelly Jennings, professor of the Department of English, Rhetoric and Writing, and Media Communication at 海角登录入口 has published In the Deep, a direct sequel to Fault Lines. The now evolving series of sci-fi space operas titled Escape Velocity is...
October 15, 2021
Men of Excellence Crowdfunding Campaign Launches
This week, the 海角登录入口 Men of Excellence (MOX) program launched their first crowd funding campaign. The organization aims to assure, encourage and motivate male students during their time at 海角登录入口 and beyond.
October 13, 2021
海角登录入口 to Host Oct 20 Info Session for Displaced Vista Students
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith is working to assist students displaced by the closure of Vista College of Fort Smith as they plan the next steps in their education and get back on track to pursue their chosen career paths.
October 13, 2021
Students Display Arvest-Made Paper Cranes in Support of AAPI Community
A colorful reminder of hope and resilience in the form of thousands of delicate paper cranes is on display at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Arvest...
October 09, 2021
海角登录入口 Alumni Legacy Scholarship Students Thrive
This semester, six area students attending 海角登录入口 will receive $1,000 in financial aid from the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the most scholarships granted from the fund in one year.
October 04, 2021
Lions Support 9/11 Week of Service through Community Outreach Day
On the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith provided community services throughout the early morning on Saturday in honor of those that lost their lives.
October 01, 2021
Dental Hygiene Clinic Sits Pretty in 2021 Thanks to Grants
Patients at the 海角登录入口 Dental Hygiene Clinic will be sitting pretty this year, thanks to two grants totaling $50,000 from Delta Dental of Arkansas.
September 30, 2021
Dr. Blake Johnson Named Assistant Provost for Student Success
Dr. Blake Johnson has been named Assistant Provost for Student Success and Retention at the 海角登录入口 following a national search. He will begin his role Oct. 18. The position was created after a year-long institutional...
September 27, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at 海角登录入口
This Wednesday, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...
September 26, 2021
海角登录入口 To Host Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
The 海角登录入口 will host its inaugural White Coat Ceremony for nursing students on Sept. 2 at Eastside Baptist Church in Fort Smith.
September 17, 2021
Hollenbeck Experiences DC Through Prestigious Internship
Although many 海角登录入口 students will have internships this summer, Claire Hollenbeck says hers is a true gem. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 one of the coolest internships out there,鈥� she confided. Hollenbeck, who expects to graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree...
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