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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ All-Majors Career Fair a Success
Resumes, elevator pitches, and handshakes filled the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on Thursday, March 9 as hundreds of Lions took steps into their new careers at the spring All-Majors Career Fair.
March 10, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Students Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors
Celebrated by millions around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors, better known as Holi, made an impact right here on the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Neither cool weather nor the threat of rain could stop one of the newest clubs on...
March 09, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ hosts All-Majors Career Fair
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host an All-Majors Career Fair on Thursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. More than 100 students from all majors will be in attendance with an opportunity to speak with 46 vendors and employers...
March 07, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Elevates Military Friendly Ranking
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has once again been awarded designation as a Military Friendly School for the 2023-2024 academic year. The university earned Silver Status designation, moving up in the ranks from last year’s Bronze rating.
March 07, 2023
Spanish Poetry Slamming Success
Students took to the Windgate Art and Design Theatre stage Thursday, March 2, 2023, for a unique presentation of culture and art.
March 06, 2023
Chancellor Riley Reports Staff Senate Actions, Budget Updates
As the weather warms up, I am so grateful for the signs of spring I see across our beautiful campus. I don’t know about you, but I was really getting tired of leafless trees and dry or dead plants/grass. The rain this week will cause a quick greening...
March 03, 2023
ESports Team gets a Powerup: Team Uniforms Unveiled
On the second floor of the Baldor Technology Center, a converted classroom is now home to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith eSports team has been in the works since the summer of 2021, behind...
February 28, 2023
Chancellor Updates Campus on Homecoming, ‘Spelling Bee,’ Accepted Students
It has been a busy and productive two weeks at Ð԰ɵ¼º½. We had an amazing Homecoming Week full of campus activities and visits with proud alumni who have a lifelong love for this university. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make all of the events...
February 24, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Offers Unique Summer Program for High School Juniors
High school juniors considering a career in early childhood education have a new opportunity to learn, earn college credits, and receive a stipend thanks to an innovative program at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
February 21, 2023Lion Voices: Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Archivist Shelley Blanton
February 20, 2023
Fall 2022 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Annouced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Students with a 4.0 (straight-A) grade point average are now included...
February 20, 2023
2023 Alumni Award Winners Announced
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alumni gathered for the homecoming brunch on Saturday, Feb. 18, first celebrating award winners before heading to the pep rally and basketball games at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center.
February 18, 2023
Witt, Gilbertson Crowned Homecoming Royalty
On Saturday afternoon, February 18, 2023, the Lions, Camera, Action, slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Jesse Witt and Shae Gilbertson as 2023 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 18, 2023
Majors Expo Welcomes Current, Future Students
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host its annual Majors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC).
February 16, 2023
2023 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2023 Homecoming Court on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
February 16, 2023
Chancellor Riley Celebrates Read This! Committee
This note is specifically to lift up and celebrate the work of the Read This Committee whose members, in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, selected and hosted Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead on campus.
February 08, 2023
Lena Davis - Lion Voices
Lena talks about her time and activity on the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus.
February 07, 2023
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ to Host The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Theatre Department will perform the Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from February 23 to March 4 at the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Breedlove Auditorium.
February 06, 2023
Chancellor Advances Upcoming Events on Campus, at CED
I am thrilled to write to you today NOT to cancel or postpone classes. It is shocking to see that the forecast this weekend is in the mid to high-50s after spend the early part of this week iced into our homes. Again, I want to thank all of you for...
February 03, 2023Ed Major Gives Preschoolers a Jumpstart into Kindergarten
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ junior Karina Gonzales became a member of Jumpstart because she wanted to help educate young minds, but what she learned is as important as what she taught.
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