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International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join Ð԰ɵ¼º½ students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: Study Tips
The latest edition of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from Ð԰ɵ¼º½ students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.
November 10, 2023
CEO of INTERA Visits Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a University of Arkansas - Fort Smith geology...
November 09, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at Ð԰ɵ¼º½, but the support and encouragement from her family and Ð԰ɵ¼º½ staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
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
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at Ð԰ɵ¼º½
This Wednesday, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...
September 26, 2021
2021 Move In Held August 19-21
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.
August 17, 2021
Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor
Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and former University of Arkansas – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 Ð԰ɵ¼º½ graduates to move boldly...
March 06, 2026
Biology Student Turns Childhood Love Into Conservation Calling
Senior biology student Emily Kelly plans a future in ecology and conservation
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