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Wounded Warrior Project to Visit Ð԰ɵ¼º½

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and Wounded Warrior Project will host a free public event Monday, Oct. 20, to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and military families with connection, support services, and community resources.

October 14, 2025
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Manby Tabbed as Keynote for CED Awards

Joel Manby, who has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO for SeaWorld, Herschend Enterprises, and SAAB North America, will keynote the Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on Oct. 20.

October 09, 2025
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Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025

The Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.

October 06, 2025
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Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...

October 02, 2025
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One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to Ð԰ɵ¼º½

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to deliver One Pill Can Kill Training on Oct. 6. The statewide initiative is aimed at educating college students about the deadly risks of fentanyl-laced counterfeit...

October 01, 2025
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Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.

September 11, 2025
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Nominations Open for Ð԰ɵ¼º½ 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
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Mid-Week Party Invites Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Community

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith 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
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Launches Monthly Research Den Programming

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.

August 21, 2025
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Full Slate of Events Welcomes Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Students

Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

August 14, 2025
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Announces Full Slate of Summer Camps for 2025

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host multiple athletic and music summer camps throughout June, July, and August. Camps are open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

May 01, 2025
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AI Expo at Ð԰ɵ¼º½ May 1

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.

April 30, 2025
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Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith is once again preparing students for finals with the return of the semiannual Long Night Against Procrastination event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 30 at the Boreham Library.

April 24, 2025
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Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at Ð԰ɵ¼º½

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.

April 22, 2025
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.

April 21, 2025
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18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

April 07, 2025
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Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 03, 2025
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Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers

Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.

March 14, 2025
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State of the City Slated March 17

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

March 10, 2025

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