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Caldwell Simulation Lab Hosts Open House
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú unveiled its new Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house Sept. 10, showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to enhance nursing education through immersive, hands-on training.
September 11, 2025
Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student
Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado
September 11, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
Campus Update, September 5, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.
September 05, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú and the University of Arkansas renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú.
September 04, 2025
Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner
Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.
September 04, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with a series of events honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.
September 04, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
Nominations Open for º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District
The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.
August 25, 2025
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
August 25, 2025
Campus Update, August 22, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.
August 22, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Community
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.
August 22, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
Cub Camp: A º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Tradition
Often called the first tradition at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.
August 18, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
Class Notes, Summer 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 2025
Full Slate of Events Welcomes º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Students
Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú.
August 14, 2025
º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren
The º£½ÇµÇ¼Èë¿Ú Center for Economic Development's Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.
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