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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ student Hannah presents at the 15th annual Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Psychology Symposium
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Psychology Symposium Brings Student Research to the Community

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ will host its 15th annual Psychology Symposium, Mortality & The Human Experience, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

November 17, 2025
A group of 10 students pose with Numa at the Stubblefield Center during the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ fall Den Day
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Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.

November 13, 2025
Mary Miller stands in the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ IT office surrounded by shelves filled with PCs
Lion Voices

A Computing Calling: Mary Miller

Mary Miller, PC systems analyst, came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in 2011 after trusting her instincts to follow a career in computing in 1987. She is the behind-the-scenes hero ensuring all technology at Ð԰ɵ¼º½ is operational for student...

November 12, 2025
Artist Johana Moscoso sits in front of a colorful mural
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso

Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at Ð԰ɵ¼º½...

November 10, 2025
Raul Tabares, a senior business administration student at Ð԰ɵ¼º½, stands in front of flags denoting the U.S. military branches at the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Veterans Resource Center
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Success as a Student Veteran

Raul Tabares came to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at Ð԰ɵ¼º½.

November 10, 2025
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Campus Update, November 7, 2025

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update on campus, from the arts to athletics.

November 07, 2025
Students perform a dance at Culture Fest at the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ RAWC.
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Culture Fest: An Annual Tradition Returns

Culture Fest returns to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as part of International Education Week. Culture Fest 2025 will kick off a week's worth of events on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

November 07, 2025
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AthleticsFeatured

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ to Host Military Appreciation Night Nov. 7

Military Appreciation Night at Ð԰ɵ¼º½ will honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members during the Nov. 7 volleyball match against Newman University. Plus, two Lions will be presented with a personalized plaque by Chancellor Terisa...

November 07, 2025
Eight nursing students from Ð԰ɵ¼º½ stand together in front of the
Health Education and Human SciencesNews

Nursing Students Gain Experience in Little Rock

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith nursing students in the Student Nurses Association spent two days in Little Rock, Ark., attending the Arkansas Nursing Students Association State Convention.

November 06, 2025
Students load boxes of food into cars during a food giveaway at Ð԰ɵ¼º½
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Nearly 200 Food Boxes Distributed Amid SNAP Uncertainty

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ distributed 194 food boxes to students and employees on Thursday, Nov. 6, in response to increased need this fall and community-wide uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

November 06, 2025
Josiah Olmstead poses with a pair of giraffes at Zoo Atlanta during the filming of his documentary,
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...

November 05, 2025
Dozens of toys are thrown onto the court of the Stubblefield Center during annual Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Toy Toss
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Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 18

The Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Toy Toss returns on Nov. 18 against the University of the Ozarks. Come cheer on the men's basketball team for their home opener, and bring a new, soft toy in exchange for free admission. Once the Lions score their first point, toys will...

November 04, 2025
Professor working with studio arts students during a painting class.
Art and Design

Seven Careers for an Artist or Creative to Seek in Arkansas

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith prepares students for creative careers through a range of programs, knowledgeable educators, and detailed classroom instruction.

October 31, 2025
Portrait of Dr. Sarah Winterberg, associate professor of English at Ð԰ɵ¼º½
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The ‘Aha’s’ of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg

Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. She is the first person from her hometown of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to have earned a Ph.D., and since 2007, she has been committed to her pursuit...

October 31, 2025
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Business and Industry

What Careers Can You Land with an Engineering Degree?

Engineering degrees are in high demand. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is meeting the region's and industry's needs by providing students with the education needed to enter the workforce.

October 31, 2025
Doctor or student table with stethoscope, notepad, books.
Arts and Sciences

Preparing for Med School in Arkansas: Which Degrees are Best for Undergrad?

Students interested in continuing their education at a medical school can receive the foundational education they need from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

October 31, 2025
Audience members applaud during the second Center for Economic Development Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at the Bakery District
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Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winners Recognized

The second Center for Economic Development Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards recognized ten businesses and individuals from across the region.

October 31, 2025
Students network with employees from ArcBest at the All-Majors Career Fair on October 29
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Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair

Nearly 200 students and alumni from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.

October 31, 2025
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Health Education and Human Sciences

Five High-Need Health Care Careers in Arkansas

Healthcare careers are in high demand nationwide. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is preparing students for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, imaging sciences, surgical technology, and healthcare administration.

October 31, 2025
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Recession-Proof Careers: Jobs Designed to Withstand an Economic Downfall

As the economy fluctuates, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is committed to teaching and preparing students to graduate and secure stable careers.

October 31, 2025

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