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Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas

On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.

October 02, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: Feeding Lions

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how Ð԰ɵ¼º½ helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.

September 29, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
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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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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 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
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights Ð԰ɵ¼º½ volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
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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
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Seven Welcomed to Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Alumni Advisory Council

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all Ð԰ɵ¼º½ alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
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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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Student Disability Services Moves Location

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to Ð԰ɵ¼º½ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: What You Missed

The second edition of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.

August 25, 2023
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Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: Welcome

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things Ð԰ɵ¼º½ and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.

August 18, 2023
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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
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Alumni Legacy Awards

Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.

August 16, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center.
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Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...

August 11, 2023
Dr. Patti Conard, a University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard

Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...

August 10, 2023
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The Dog Days of...Cicadas?

Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.

August 04, 2023

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