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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Center for Economic Development's Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.
August 13, 2025
Home Among the Halls: Joe England
Joe England, resident director for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Lion's Den, has been at the center of ensuring the dorms are a home away from home for first-year students since 2021.
August 08, 2025
RAs at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excited to Meet New Residents
Resident assistants at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ prepare to welcome students to the Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.
August 08, 2025
Awareness and Education to Save Lives at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is ramping up efforts to help save lives through awareness and educational training about the dangers of fentanyl. These efforts align with Arkansas's One Pill Can Kill initiative, which began in October 2024.
July 31, 2025
Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
July 31, 2025
Campus Update, July 25, 2025
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a summer update for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
July 25, 2025
Treadaway Named Center for Nonprofits Director
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announces Emily Treadaway as the new Director of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP), a brand-new division of the university’s Center for Economic Development located at the Bakery District in downtown Fort...
July 23, 2025
TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.
July 22, 2025
Oaxaca, Mexico, Service and Study Program Transformative for Students
Students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to volunteer at a children’s home this summer experienced a deeply transformative journey of service and study designed to shape their perspectives, values and future paths.
July 22, 2025
History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie
At the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.
July 21, 2025
¡Bienvenido a España!: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Student Takes the Classroom Overseas
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.
July 18, 2025
McIntosh Named ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
July 18, 2025
Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling’s Homecoming
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort Smith Marshals baseball team.
July 17, 2025
Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.
June 25, 2025
Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course
Students from the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across Arkansas.
June 13, 2025
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships
Eleven University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students received scholarships at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ on Monday, June 9, 2025.
June 11, 2025
DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches
DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, shares how he ensures students succeed at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
June 09, 2025Popular Topics
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