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Chancellor

Campus Update, January 30, 2026

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.

January 30, 2026
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Chancellor

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.

January 29, 2026
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Chancellor

Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.

January 28, 2026
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Chancellor

Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

January 27, 2026
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Chancellor

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

January 26, 2026
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, works with a multi channel pipette.
AlumniArts and SciencesFirst Generation

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.

January 23, 2026
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Arts and Sciences

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Ornithologist Gives Snowday Birdwatching Advice

As snowfall blankets the River Valley, bird watchers are flocking to their windows and feeders, enjoying the return of familiar winter species and hoping for rare visitors. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of Arkansas...

January 23, 2026
Three members of The Pokémon Guild at Ð԰ɵ¼º½ hold out their phones together while playing Pokémon GO.
EventsStudents

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Students Try to ‘Catch ‘Em All’

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students kicked off the new semester and Pokémon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pokémon GO.

January 22, 2026
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ChancellorFeatured

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.

January 22, 2026
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CommunityNewsStudents

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need

January 21, 2026
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Arts and SciencesNews

New Lab Benches to Modernize Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Chemistry Laboratory

Bench in the chemestry lab in the Math-Science buidling at Ð԰ɵ¼º½ are being updated and replaced with new tops and space.

January 16, 2026
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CommunityEventsFeaturedNews

River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events

Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ campus and across the River Valley.

January 05, 2026
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AlumniCommunity

Start Strong: Tips for Setting and Sticking to Your Wellness Goals in the New Year

Cory Williams, assistant director of recreation and wellness, shared practical strategies for setting meaningful goals, staying motivated and taking advantage of campus resources designed to support healthy habits.

December 31, 2025
FoundationGivingLion Voices

Advancing Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Through Relationships: Kara Crowley

Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she helps donors establish that same...

December 19, 2025
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ senior biology student, Shelby Zink, wipes off equipment while sitting in a forested area while on a research expedition.
Arts and SciencesIntrepid Ambition

Aid Fuels Research Opportunities

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.

December 15, 2025
Seth Fields carefully measures out the organic solvent he researched with Dr. Jordan Mader, an associate professor of chemistry.
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

A Change of Heart

A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from Ð԰ɵ¼º½ this fall and plans to attend medical...

December 10, 2025
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AlumniEventsNews

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed

Homecoming returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.

December 10, 2025
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ student, Erika Johnson, center, walks with other Cub Camp counselors and students outside of the Stubblefield Center.
Arts and SciencesFirst GenerationLion Voices

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson

Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

December 10, 2025
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Arts and SciencesFeatured

Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for Ð԰ɵ¼º½

Five students from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for Ð԰ɵ¼º½.

December 10, 2025
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AlumniArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryCenter for Economic DevelopmentFeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesIntrepid Ambition

2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for Ð԰ɵ¼º½

View some of the top stories and events at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from 2025.

December 08, 2025

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