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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 2025Advancing 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
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
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
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
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
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
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for Ð԰ɵ¼º½
View some of the top stories and events at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from 2025.
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