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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.

April 24, 2025
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated the induction of the 2025 Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame class on Monday, April 21, recognizing the last 25 years of athletic excellence and leadership.

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 Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

April 18, 2025
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Faculty and Staff Recognized

On April 11, employees from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.

April 16, 2025
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Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.

April 14, 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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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.

April 03, 2025
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...

April 02, 2025
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$7.5 million gift launches Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Center for Nonprofits

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ announced a transformational $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, April 2, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits (CNP) at the university. The anonymous gift, one of the largest in Ð԰ɵ¼º½ history, was unveiled during the public kickoff...

April 02, 2025
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Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future

Joy Rasphoumy doesn’t just design—she fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she’s building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...

April 02, 2025
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Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at Ð԰ɵ¼º½

Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...

March 28, 2025
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Researching Resilience

Dr. Nicha Otero is rewriting the narrative of what student success looks like—one classroom, one breakthrough, one act of belief at a time. Her research is rooted in resilience, but her impact runs deeper: she’s creating space for students to...

March 26, 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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Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at Ð԰ɵ¼º½

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings...

March 04, 2025
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More Students Picking Ð԰ɵ¼º½, Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Team Continues to Break Records

Accepted Students Day at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to Ð԰ɵ¼º½ for their next step in the...

February 28, 2025
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White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Students

The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will hold its White Coat Ceremony on February 26 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, marking a significant milestone for...

February 24, 2025
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.

UPDATE: The Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.

February 17, 2025
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2025 Alumni Awards Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ community and one local organization received...

February 15, 2025
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Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.

February 15, 2025

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