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Dr. Mayo and research students document their research
Arts and Sciences

Geoscience Students Conduct California Field Work

Three University of Arkansas – Fort Smith geoscience majors traveled to southeastern California during the final week of the Spring 2026 semester to conduct fieldwork as part of an ongoing research project led by Dr. Dave Mayo, associate professor...

June 22, 2026
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Ask the Expert: Flag Day

In this Flag Day Ask the Expert, we asked historian Tom Wing, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and director of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, to share the history behind one of America's most recognizable...

June 12, 2026
A cannon rests in front of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Drennen Scott Historic Site
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Drennen-Scott Site to Celebrate Arkansas' Birthday

The Drennen-Scott Historic Site will celebrate Arkansas’ 190th birthday on June 13 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, historical interpretation, and a cannon salute.

June 08, 2026
Dental Hygiene graduates from the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences pose together at the May 16, 2026 commencement ceremony.
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Confers Spring Grads

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.

May 16, 2026
Students attending the summer band camp practice at Breedlove Auditorium
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Summer Camps at Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Begin in June

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.

May 15, 2026
Willow McFerran holds a Speckled King Snake during a herpetology night outing
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Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the region’s green spaces.

April 30, 2026
Overhead view of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Campus Green.
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 28, 2026
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Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism

April 22, 2026
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (Ð԰ɵ¼º½) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for Ð԰ɵ¼º½ graduates pursuing careers in health...

April 20, 2026
Two students talk about their research project at the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium
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11 Research Presentations Receive Awards

Student teams from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.

April 17, 2026
Eden Paul (left) and her mom, Sasha Hemmings, smile with Numa at the 2026 Spring Den Day. Eden and her mom are from Nassau, Bahamas, and Eden is planning to study imaging sciences.
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Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at Ð԰ɵ¼º½

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.

April 15, 2026
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ students celebrate the launch of the 2025 Azahares magazine
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Azahares Launches April 16

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

April 13, 2026
Christopher Edwards, center, shares his research into coral bleaching at the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium in Ð԰ɵ¼º½'s Boreham Library.
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Second Chance Scientist

When Christopher Edwards first came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to Ð԰ɵ¼º½...

April 13, 2026
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ alum, Vi Le, '19, holds a sign saying she matched with radiology at Virginia Mason Seattle
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM

Alumni from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.

March 25, 2026
Arkansas trails offer hiking options for everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Arts and SciencesAsk the Expert

Ask the Expert: River Valley Hikes

Spring break is next week in the River Valley, and the forecast is looking beautiful. To help you make the most of it, we asked two of our biology faculty members, Dr. Jason Ortega and Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, to recommend a few favorite local nature...

March 19, 2026
Dr. Stephen Husarik discusses sheet music.
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Beethoven Expert to Give Historical Lecture and Performance

Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of humanities and music history, is set to present a lecture-recital about Beethoven on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Husarik is an expert in Beethoven.

March 16, 2026
An autumn scene from the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background surrounded by red and orange leafed trees with leaves on the ground.
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Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.

March 16, 2026
Students meet with members of ArcBest at All-Majors Career Fair
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.

March 03, 2026
Assorted candies of multiple colors
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There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All

An associate professor of chemistry at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.

February 13, 2026
Tracie Griffith, administrative specialist for mathematics, stands in front of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Math Science Building
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Tracie Griffith’s Unretirement – Putting Students First

When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she is finding that she's still making a difference...

February 05, 2026

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