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Mayeli Rivas, Ð԰ɵ¼º½ junior nursing student
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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
Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture
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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
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
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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
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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
Students move boxes during Ð԰ɵ¼º½ move in day
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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
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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...

June 23, 2026
Danu on his bike on the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus before he sets off for Journey of Hope
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Danu Regalado Rides for Hope

Hoping to promote empathy and inclusion for people with disabilities, Ð԰ɵ¼º½ sophomore Danu Regalado will ride about 4,000 miles from California to Washington, D.C., this summer with Journey of Hope.

June 23, 2026

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