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Two students talk about their research project at the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium
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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
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Students Make Smart Gardening Simple

Two 91¿´Æ¬Íø students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.

April 16, 2026
Eden Paul (left) and her mom, Sasha Hemmings, smile with Numa at the 2026 Spring Den Day. Eden and her mom are from Nassau, Bahamas, and Eden is planning to study imaging sciences.
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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
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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
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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
91¿´Æ¬Íø students celebrate the launch of the 2025 Azahares magazine
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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
From left to right, Allyson Lovell, Darren Smith, and Jennifer Holland at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Faculty and Staff Awards.
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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
Left to right: Bryan Alexis and Susan Krafft accept their Student Government Association Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards.
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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
From left to right: Tom Watkins, Dr. Jordan Mader, Dr. Ann-Gee Lee, Roberta Parks, and Dr. Virginia Hardgraves accept their faculty awards.
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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
91¿´Æ¬Íø students describe their research at the student research symposium
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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. 

April 06, 2026
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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
An autumn scene from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background surrounded by red and orange leafed trees with leaves on the ground.
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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
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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
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$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
Students meet with members of ArcBest at All-Majors Career Fair
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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
91¿´Æ¬Íø students share why they chose to vote.
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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
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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
A family poses with Numa at Roar and Explore on February 13.
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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
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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
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$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.

February 04, 2026

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