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Fort Smith to Make 'Dough' Again at The Bakery District

The Bakery District is more than the hottest, hippest place for people searching for coffee, a book, and the best food trucks in Fort Smith; it has become the one-stop shop for local business owners and want-to-be business owners.

February 14, 2022
University recreation building
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University Reorganizes for Efficiency

In April 2021, 海角登录入口 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.

February 14, 2022
海角登录入口 students read book together on campus
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

Changing Focus

Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...

February 14, 2022
Jane Sargent
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Sargent's Lessons for Life

When you say the name Jane Sargent on the 海角登录入口 campus, everyone has the same image: strong, determined, committed. That describes Sargent and the volleyball players she coaches. Since she arrived on campus in 1998, she has never had a losing season.

February 14, 2022
海角登录入口 students standing together on campus
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Life Around the World and at Home

In December, 海角登录入口 announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.

February 14, 2022
ADCP students in the classroom
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ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award

In October, the 海角登录入口 Adult Degree Completion Program, Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership.

February 14, 2022
Coach Whorton and his championship team
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University Bids Farewell to Whorton

In December, Lions across the country, especially women鈥檚 basketball fans, said goodbye to the man who put 鈥渨inningest鈥 in their vocabulary.

February 14, 2022
Three university staff members sit on a campus bench surrounded by trees during the fall.
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Smith Heads Alumni Engagement

When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.

February 14, 2022
Dean Cantu
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

New Dean for Health, Education, and human Sciences

Dr. D. Antonio 鈥淒ean鈥 Cantu assumed the position of Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences on Feb.1. The search for the new head administrator had been underway since June, led by the ACES (Academic Career and Executive...

February 14, 2022
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Alumni

Lions Find Love at 海角登录入口

To celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day, the 海角登录入口 gathered together generations of our Lion Love Stories. Dedicated to the students who met in our Westark Community College days and the university as it is known today.

February 14, 2022
students speaking with one another on the 海角登录入口 campus.
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Pillars of Our Core Beliefs

In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at 海角登录入口 only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...

February 14, 2022
Two college siblings stand in front of university bell tower.
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Criminal Justice Grad Shines as Protector

Andy would say it was no big deal, but his sister Darcy sees it differently.鈥淗e is a lifesaver,鈥 she said recently.

February 14, 2022
Dr. Blake Johnson
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Johnson: Everyone Supports Student Success

As part of the 2021 reorganization, leaders at 海角登录入口 took a step back to look at student success and retention in a holistic way.

February 14, 2022
Glenn Brewer
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Glenn Brewer II

Happy Friday and Happy Black History Month, Lions! This week鈥檚 #LionVoices feature is sophomore business administration major, Glenn Allen Brewer II!

February 11, 2022
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Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

February 11, 2022
Emily Nguyen, left, and Isabel Jamison, senior dental hygiene major, clean a faculty volunteer's teeth at the 海角登录入口 Dental Hygiene Clinic, Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
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Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services

The University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith will celebrate National Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.

February 09, 2022
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Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17

The 海角登录入口 will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All 海角登录入口 students and any prospective students interested in learning...

February 09, 2022
Georgia Hale
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Provost Hale Announces Retirement

Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

February 06, 2022
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A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This year鈥檚 events are themed, 鈥淭he Wild Roarin鈥 West,鈥 and will put a classic Western spin...

February 04, 2022
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Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert

Click here to access up-to-date weather alerts at the 海角登录入口.

February 01, 2022

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