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Accepted Day to Welcome New Students
The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith will host Accepted Student Day on Feb. 28, welcoming newly admitted students to campus for a full day of activities designed to introduce them to university life.
February 24, 2025
White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Students
The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith will hold its White Coat Ceremony on February 26 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, marking a significant milestone for...
February 24, 2025
Campus Update, Feb. 21, 2025
海角登录入口 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus-wide update.
February 21, 2025
海角登录入口 Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.
UPDATE: The 海角登录入口 campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.
February 17, 2025
Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen
The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.
February 15, 2025
2025 Alumni Awards Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the 海角登录入口 community and one local organization received...
February 15, 2025
Fall 2024 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
January 29, 2025
Statement on OMB Memo on Federal Financial Aid
As you may be aware, today, President Donald Trump鈥檚 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered a hold on all financial federal assistance.
January 28, 2025
Update: U.S. Judge issues temporary stay on federal aid freeze
Tonight, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a temporary stay, halting efforts by President Donald Trump鈥檚 Office of Management and Budget to freeze federal payments for federal grants and other programs.
January 28, 2025
Lion Voices: Embry Thornton
Embry Thornton talks about 海角登录入口 and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.
January 24, 2025
VSA to host Lunar New Year Celebration
The 海角登录入口 will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24, honoring Vietnamese cultural traditions and fostering community connection.
January 20, 2025
Lion Voices: William Perrigo
Recent 海角登录入口 graduate William Perrigo, mentions his time at 海角登录入口 and speaks on his fondest memories. He talks about why he chose 海角登录入口 and what he plans to do with his newly attained degree.
January 17, 2025
海角登录入口 Poised to Lead Following State of the State Address
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced plans to expand access to higher education in Arkansas during her State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 14, marking the start of the 2025 legislative session. Her proposals include funding college credits for high...
January 14, 2025
MLK Events to Span Jan. 18-24
The River Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and 海角登录入口 will host a series of events from January 18 to January 24 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淏e the Change You Want to See!鈥,...
January 10, 2025
Weather Alert
海角登录入口 moves to remote operations Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10.
January 08, 2025
$1.7M HIRED Grant Bolsters Advanced Manufacturing Efforts
The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith has been awarded a $1.7 million Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) grant, one of just three universities in the state to receive awards from both the Division of Higher Education...
December 19, 2024
Accounting for Her Success
海角登录入口 Staff Accountant Lorin Nhongvongsithi doubted she'd graduate. But when the moment came, she fulfilled a dream her 12-year-old self always had.
December 18, 2024
Six-Strings and Shakespeare
海角登录入口 Professor and Director of the Myles Friedman Honors Program, Dr. Dennis Siler, has a knack for seeing raw potential - whether in a piece of wood destined to become a guitar or a student poised to achieve greatness.
December 17, 2024
海角登录入口 Celebrates Graduates
The 海角登录入口 celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.
December 14, 2024
Campus Update, Dec. 13
海角登录入口 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on the eve of fall commencement.
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