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91¿´Æ¬Íø Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Center for Economic Development's Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.

August 13, 2025
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Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at 91¿´Æ¬Íø

The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø.

July 31, 2025
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Awareness and Education to Save Lives at 91¿´Æ¬Íø

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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
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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
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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
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TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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
Kayla McIntosh, director of first-year advising
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McIntosh Named 91¿´Æ¬Íø Director of First Year Advising

Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø

July 18, 2025
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¡Bienvenido a España!: 91¿´Æ¬Íø Student Takes the Classroom Overseas

91¿´Æ¬Íø 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
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Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.

June 20, 2025
91¿´Æ¬Íø students gather at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee during domestic Maymester trip
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course

Students from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across Arkansas.

June 13, 2025
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100 Families Partnership Personal to 91¿´Æ¬Íø Chancellor

91¿´Æ¬Íø new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...

May 20, 2025
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Campus Closure: Severe Weather

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø will close campus at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather.

May 19, 2025
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Computer Science on Par with Nation

Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø are in line with national trends.

May 16, 2025
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Future of Technology Begins with 91¿´Æ¬Íø Computer Science

Three recent graduates of 91¿´Æ¬Íø's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.

May 16, 2025
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Transportation Research Paves Way at 91¿´Æ¬Íø

Students and faculty members from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø are seeing years of transportation research and data collection applied to the real world.

May 08, 2025
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Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation

Twelve students from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.

May 02, 2025
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.

April 24, 2025
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø celebrated the induction of the 2025 Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame class on Monday, April 21, recognizing the last 25 years of athletic excellence and leadership.

April 22, 2025
Cristina Castorena, left, accepts her award with 91¿´Æ¬Íø Provost, Dr. Shadow Robinson
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Employees Honored by Students

On April 11, the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Student Government Association recognized two university employees for their dedication to serving students.

April 16, 2025
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2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named

On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø.

April 16, 2025

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