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Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to Remain Closed Through July 12
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will remain closed through July 12 due to an HVAC outage.
June 25, 2024
Spring 2024 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Announced
Students from the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ are honored for their spring 2024 semester academic excellence by making the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists.
June 17, 2024
Above and Beyond with Upward Bound
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is the host institution for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science. The two programs are part of the Federal TRIO Programs and are funded to each serve 62 9th-12th grade students from low-income households...
June 14, 2024
2-year Nursing Track Announced
This week the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ announced the return of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing degree in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing, offering a two-year Registered Nurse (RN) pathway, and an affordable...
May 20, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024
Students at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ who were nominated by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 29, 2024
Record Breaking Day of Giving for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ initiatives.
April 26, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Mailbag: Happy Birthday, Numa!
In this back-to-back edition of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Mailbag, we celebrate our favorite mascot's birthday. Numa takes another trip around the sun and invites everyone to enjoy his big day with him.
April 19, 2024
Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.
April 19, 2024Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.
April 18, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics
Volleyball at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has become the standard of athletics for the university. Founded and led by head coach Jane Sargent, the team competes with the best Division II teams yearly. Over the last 26 years at the helm,...
April 12, 2024
Teaching the Educators of the Future
The School of Education at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...
April 12, 2024
Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'
The Read This! program at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is an immersive literacy experience, encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the community to delve into a chosen novel through guest speakers, events, and guided reading.
April 12, 2024Lion Company Leads the Way
At the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, students enrolled in the Army ROTC, Lion Company, are earning their education and working toward becoming an enlisted officer in their service to the country.
April 12, 2024
Men of Excellence: Shaping Future Leaders
At the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, the registered student organization, Men of Excellence, prepares men to become leaders of the future.
April 12, 2024Swing into the History of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Baseball
A look back at the history of baseball at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.
April 12, 2024
Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives
Nursing students at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.
April 12, 2024
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...
April 12, 2024
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alums.
April 11, 2024
Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...
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