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Bracelets made and handed out by the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Native American Student Association on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.

October 09, 2023
Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out
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Fight Breast Cancer with Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first Ð԰ɵ¼º½ team to host ATU.

October 09, 2023
Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.

October 05, 2023
two girls on a carnival ride.
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Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7

At the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...

September 29, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month, flags in the foreground, Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Belltower in the background
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Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.

September 28, 2023
Student walks across the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus with her backpack and a smile
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College Fair Coming to Ð԰ɵ¼º½

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. Ð԰ɵ¼º½ will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023
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Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

September 13, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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Constitution Week at Ð԰ɵ¼º½, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
American Flags planted throughout the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by Ð԰ɵ¼º½ ROTC

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Campus...

September 07, 2023
View of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former University of Arkansas - Fort Smith art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at Ð԰ɵ¼º½, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
Haunted Hustle 5K
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Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus.

September 01, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ to Host Sí Se Puede Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Event

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of Ð԰ɵ¼º½ welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
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La Ð԰ɵ¼º½ organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

August 15, 2023
A NUMA Move-In Crew volunteer picks up a basket topped with a lion pillow
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Resident...

August 10, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Alumni Prepare for Inaugural Game

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...

August 07, 2023
A family waves as they exit the June 2023 Mane Event
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July 28 Mane Event to Feature Spanish Track for Familes

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will continue its commitment to inclusive community engagement during its upcoming Mane Event orientation on Friday, July 28, 2023, with specialized Spanish language sessions to help parents and families learn...

July 21, 2023
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Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.

July 21, 2023

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