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Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...
March 28, 2025
Preserving Our Future
91¿´Æ¬Íø students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they’re not waiting for answers—they’re creating them. They’re transforming curiosity into world-class research...
March 26, 2025
More Students Picking 91¿´Æ¬Íø, 91¿´Æ¬Íø Team Continues to Break Records
Accepted Students Day at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to 91¿´Æ¬Íø for their next step in the...
February 28, 2025
2025 Alumni Awards Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the 91¿´Æ¬Íø community and one local organization received...
February 15, 2025
Fall 2024 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
January 29, 2025
91¿´Æ¬Íø Celebrates Graduates
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.
December 14, 2024
Finding Where She Belongs: Joellen Barthol and 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Joellen Barthol is an advisor for the 91¿´Æ¬Íø's ROAR First-Year Advising Center. It's a role she's "always been passionate about."
November 26, 2024
Kannan Promotes Coexistence with Wildlife in Malaysia
91¿´Æ¬Íø biology professor Dr. Ragupathy Kannan has returned from a three-month program to Malaysia with new professional contacts, friends, and allies in the fight to protect biodiversity.
November 26, 2024
Spanish Poetry Slam
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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
Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions
Math can be difficult. At the 91¿´Æ¬Íø, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.
November 22, 2024
91¿´Æ¬Íø Students Conquer Lion's Lair Business Competition
Ten students from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø competed Wednesday in the Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest. Teams had about five minutes to deliver the perfect pitch for their fictional business to showcase innovative ideas, market research,...
November 21, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø in May 2023. As a first-generation student, it was an "opportunity to chase and achieve her dreams" and become a role model for her family. She gives back to 91¿´Æ¬Íø and other first-generation...
November 04, 2024
91¿´Æ¬Íø Hosts 51st Annual Meeting of Arkansas Philological Association
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø will welcome academics, scholars, and students from across the region Nov. 8-9, 2024, for the 51st annual meeting of the Arkansas Philological Association (APA). This year’s conference theme, “Food and...
November 01, 2024
Advising for Success with Journi Goforth
91¿´Æ¬Íø College of Arts and Sciences advisor Journi Goforth realized she wanted to help students succeed in the classroom, but it wasn't with her leading the curriculum.
October 31, 2024
Finding a Future in the Forest
Dr. Maurice Testa, associate professor of geoscience, knows natural talent when he sees it. And when he looked at Perla Romero three years ago, he saw it.
October 17, 2024
91¿´Æ¬Íø Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two 91¿´Æ¬Íø students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024When the Artist Lives Next Door
As part of its commitment to providing students with transformative experiences, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith offers a level of exposure typically accessible to graduate-level students to undergrad art and design majors.
October 15, 2024
New Dean Returns to Academic Roots
Dr. Toni Alexander has a clear vision about what college should be.
October 15, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at 91¿´Æ¬Íø
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
Staring Back at You: The Impact of Ana Demmer
Before Ana Demmer graduated from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø in 2020, she helped bring words of affirmation to students across campus. Nearly five years later, her impact lives on in the reflection of bathroom mirrors around 91¿´Æ¬Íø.
September 20, 2024Popular Topics
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