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11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
Students Make Smart Gardening Simple
Two 91¿´Æ¬Íø students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.
April 16, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at 91¿´Æ¬Íø
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.
April 15, 2026
Day of Giving 2026 on the Horizon
Twenty-six projects will spend 1,928 minutes fundraising for their causes during the 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s annual Day of Giving.
April 14, 2026
Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion
91¿´Æ¬Íø 91¿´Æ¬Íø will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.
April 13, 2026
Azahares Launches April 16
91¿´Æ¬Íø will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
April 13, 2026
Three Take Home Annual 91¿´Æ¬Íø Staff Awards
Staff members from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious 91¿´Æ¬Íø Awards
Faculty members from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...
April 10, 2026
Research Symposium Slated April 10
The 19th Annual Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Boreham Library.Â
April 06, 2026
Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day
91¿´Æ¬Íø associate professor of accounting, Dr. Dillon Walker, shares his insight as a CPA about what you need to know for the upcoming April 15 tax holiday.
April 03, 2026
Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.
March 16, 2026
Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid
The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.
March 13, 2026
$3M in Scholarships Available to 91¿´Æ¬Íø Students
Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students through the Lion’s Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...
March 04, 2026
91¿´Æ¬Íø Career Fair Slated for March 5
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.
March 03, 2026
Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter
91¿´Æ¬Íø Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of Arkansas' primary election on March 3, 2026.
March 02, 2026
91¿´Æ¬Íø Homecoming is Around the Corner
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.
February 16, 2026
Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to 91¿´Æ¬Íø.
February 16, 2026
There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All
An associate professor of chemistry at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.
February 13, 2026
$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare
91¿´Æ¬Íø 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.
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