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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: Wrapped

Check out the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.

December 01, 2023
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Business and IndustryCommunityFeatured

Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...

November 30, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Ashley Daney

Ashley talks about how she has received an amazing amount of help from the Choctaw Nation. She lists how she wants to try and return their generosity by maybe working for them in the future. She mentions her school journey and who has helped her...

November 29, 2023
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EventsNewsStudents

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Prepares Students for Fall Finals

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.

November 28, 2023
Sophomores, Brenna Smith, psychology major (left) and Shelby Zink, biology major, make traditional corn husk dolls
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at Ð԰ɵ¼º½

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.

November 21, 2023
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StudentsÐ԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag: What We're Thankful For

The Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag is back with a special holiday edition! Hear from your fellow Lions as Dr. Riley, students, and staff share what they're thankful for this holiday season.

November 17, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Sydney Barnes

In this week's Lion Voices, Sydney Barnes. She talks about how she landed in Arkansas and became a Lion. She mentions her decision to stay at Ð԰ɵ¼º½, even when she lives a bit away.

November 17, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing
CommunityEventsFeaturedNewsStudents

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
Dr. Nicha Otero, Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Associate Professor of Psychology
Health Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Ð԰ɵ¼º½ associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ community.

November 16, 2023
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedFoundationGivingHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program

Thanks to a generous gift from long-time Ð԰ɵ¼º½ supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.

November 16, 2023
Sarah Murrah, left, with her husband and two daughters
AlumniBusiness and IndustryLion Voices

Life and Ð԰ɵ¼º½: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.

November 13, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ mascot, NUMA, dressed as a mail carrier
StudentsÐ԰ɵ¼º½ Mailbag

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
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Chancellor

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Celebrates Involvement in State Initiatives

There are so many things to celebrate at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, and I appreciate having this venue to share some of it with you.

November 10, 2023
Destiny Craine sitting down and smiling.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Destiny Craine

Destiny Craine talks about why she chose Ð԰ɵ¼º½ and how it has helped her grow. She attributes much of her success to professors, and the groups she participates in.

November 10, 2023
Dr. Marsh Lavenue, CEO of INTERA, guest lectures to Ð԰ɵ¼º½ geology students on Oct. 27, 2023
Arts and SciencesNewsStudents

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
Aerial view of the Bell Tower at sunset
Chancellor

Fall Filled with Good Weather, Various Activities

This week has been one for near perfect afternoon weather.

November 03, 2023
Faith Cureton sits on some stairs and smiles.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Faith Cureton

During this interview, Faith Cureton has the chance to talk about why and how she came to choose Ð԰ɵ¼º½ as her school. She talks about her future plans of teaching and how theater has been a major passion in her life.

November 03, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Men's Basketball Toy Toss
AthleticsCommunityEventsFeaturedNews

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21

Toy Toss returns to Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.

November 03, 2023
Arts and SciencesCommunityEvents

Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at Ð԰ɵ¼º½

Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.

November 01, 2023
Kendrix Holcomb looking off in the distance. He is dressed in a nice, tan colored suit.
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Kendrix Holcomb

Kendrix talks about how Ð԰ɵ¼º½ has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how Ð԰ɵ¼º½ has helped in on his path to achieve his dreams. He also gives advice to incoming Lions about how to best spend their time.

November 01, 2023

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