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Spanish Poetry Slam

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...

November 22, 2024
uafs representatives stand wiht arkansas governor sarah huckabee sanders after being awarded a $4m HIRED grant
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant

On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...

November 14, 2024
A line of students waited to check in outside of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Stubblefield Center for historic Den Day.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ history.

November 06, 2024
The audience applauds for the winner of the Family Business of the Year Award, Littlefield Companies, at the inaugural Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
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Winners Announced at Inaugural ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Center for Economic Development celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen small businesses and family-owned businesses from around Fort Smith at the inaugural ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excellence in Family and Small Business...

October 25, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students, alumni, and fans throw soft toys onto the court at the Stubblefield Center for Toy Toss.
AthleticsCommunityEventsFeatured

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...

October 17, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa at the Bell Tower and a fashion show of traditional Hispanic dress
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month

Two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.

October 16, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
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Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for 21st year.

October 07, 2024
Cristina Castorena, assistant director for financial aid client services
AlumniFeatured

Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena

Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...

October 04, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ on the first day of class 2024.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...

September 24, 2024
A mural of rolling hills and a sunrise is seen in the background with professional clothes on clothing racks in the foreground at the Babb Center for Career Services' Career Clothing Closet at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
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Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...

September 20, 2024
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bell Tower sits behind traditional Hispanic decorations at Salsa at the Bell Tower.
CommunityEventsFeatured

'Mi Casa es su Casa': ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students, faculty, staff, and the community.

September 13, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.

September 12, 2024
fall on campus
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...

August 21, 2024
Cub Camp Organge Camp staff at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
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Cub Camp, Best Camp

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.

August 17, 2024
The 2024-2025 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ RAs
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Meet the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ RAs

Meet the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ RAs.

August 15, 2024
students throw colored paint at cub camp
EventsFeatured

Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...

August 09, 2024
CommunityEventsFeatured

Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...

August 08, 2024
Numa lion in a blue car with a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ license plate
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Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...

August 01, 2024
New students tour the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ campus during Mane Event
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New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event

Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...

July 19, 2024
Kauffman Stadium, where MLB's Kansas City Royals play, under the lights
AthleticsCommunityEventsFeatured

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K

Members of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.

June 26, 2024

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