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Parker Reed, right, and Ð԰ɵ¼º½ alum Joseph Jones Jr. prepare a salad while volunteering at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith.
Community

Students Fill Hearts Through Homemade Meals

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, a professor, and an alum teamed up to cook and serve meals at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith to unhoused on Feb. 7.

February 11, 2026
Tracie Griffith, administrative specialist for mathematics, stands in front of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Math Science Building
AlumniArts and SciencesFirst GenerationLion Voices

Tracie Griffith’s Unretirement – Putting Students First

When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, she is finding that she's still making a difference...

February 05, 2026
Dr. Cheryl Holden, executive director of the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Master of Healthcare Administration program, stands on the second floor of the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building overlooking the lobby.
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Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined Ð԰ɵ¼º½ after more than four decades of healthcare experience.

February 04, 2026
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Bell TowerFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.

February 04, 2026
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Spring 2026

Class notes from alumni coming from October 2025 to January 2026. If you have any information you'd like to share with your fellow alumni and us, follow the link below the notes to the Class Notes submissions!

February 02, 2026
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CommunityNews

Learning Mandarin Made Easy

Ð԰ɵ¼º½ professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

January 30, 2026
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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
A red and white triangular roadsign with a  black snowflake stands with snowflakes falling around it to convey caution for snowfall.
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
A red and white triangular roadsign with a  black snowflake stands with snowflakes falling around it to convey caution for snowfall.
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
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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
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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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
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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

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