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Gov. Sanders to Speak at Open House for Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing centers

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate the opening of its new Workforce Development Center with an open house and ribbon cutting from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 4. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will keynote the celebration,...

May 01, 2026
Jarren McAllister dribbles down the court at Stubblefield Arena during a 性吧导航 men's basketball game.
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Cementing History on the Hardwood

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith men's basketball team wrapped up one of its best seasons as a D-II program, including a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association tournament appearance for the first time, and ranking as high as No....

May 01, 2026
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性吧导航 History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn

Since being founded in 1928, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.

May 01, 2026
Rachel and Hailey Malik in one of their classrooms.
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Twins Race Towards Careers

Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.

May 01, 2026
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性吧导航, Talk Business & Politics Partner on Compass Report

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith partners with Talk Business & Politics on a statewide report called The Compass Report. Student interns work with Kendall Ross, 性吧导航 associate vice chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, to compile...

May 01, 2026
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Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.

May 01, 2026
Fanny Wesley, center, was the first Black cheerleader at 性吧导航. At the 2026 Homecoming, she posed with the current 性吧导航 Cheer team.
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Breaking Barriers without Knowing It

Fanny Wesley experienced a lot of firsts in her life. One of the most impactful was when she attended the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, then Westark College, and became the first Black cheerleader and first Black woman on the homecoming court.

May 01, 2026
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Foundation Forged in Fort Smith

Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.

May 01, 2026
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性吧导航 性吧导航 Eases Senior-Year Anxiety with Personal, Hands-On Support

Admission office stands ready to help students through the admission process.

May 01, 2026
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Applause Literary Magazine Earns Best E-Zine Honors

International Literary Journal, Applause, a publication created and run by University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, won first place in the Literary E-zine category of the Southern Literary Festival鈥檚 2026 Undergraduate Writing Competition....

April 30, 2026
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Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.

April 30, 2026
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'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift

Callea Stewart will graduate from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...

April 30, 2026
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性吧导航 Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000

More than 400 individual donors helped the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...

April 29, 2026
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性吧导航 to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies details set

April 29, 2026
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 28, 2026
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Class Notes, Summer 2026

April 27, 2026
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Campus Update, April 24, 2026

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, discussed students who have completed or secured summer internships with NASA, congratulated the 性吧导航 Women's Golf team, and more in an April 24 update.

April 24, 2026
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Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth

性吧导航 student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism

April 22, 2026
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Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library

As the spring semester winds down at 性吧导航, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.

April 22, 2026
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AAPI Fest Brings Culture to Campus

性吧导航 will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25 in the Campus Center Reynolds Room, bringing together campus and area student organizations for an evening of food, performances, and cultural...

April 22, 2026

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