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91看片网 Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events
Spring Back Week returns to the 91看片网. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.
January 10, 2024
The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the 91看片网, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.
January 08, 2024
A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz
91看片网 athletic director Curtis Janz arrived in 2016. Since then, he has instilled culture, navigated a global pandemic, changed conferences, and built a lasting legacy.
January 08, 2024
Weather and Safety
Leaders at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith take your safety very seriously. The Chief of Police at the 91看片网 Police Department, Chief Ray Ottman, attends National Weather Service weather briefings twice daily to ensure that we have the latest...
January 08, 2024
Achieving her Dreams
Quynh Nguyen, a 2016 91看片网 graduate, immigrated from Vietnam with her family when she was 12. As a non-English speaking student, the language barrier was an obstacle she overcame her entire life. 91看片网 was a place that...
January 08, 2024
University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme 鈥淯NITY - It Starts With Me,鈥� the 91看片网, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 2024
2023: A Year of Achievement
Much of what happened at the 91看片网 in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university鈥檚 new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this May.
December 18, 2023 Chancellor's End of Semester Update
As we come to the end of fall 2023 I offer my most sincere congratulations to our graduates whose commencement ceremonies are tomorrow. I look forward to celebrating with you and your family and friends!
December 15, 2023
Airo Honored as an Association of Energy Engineers Fellow
91看片网 Director of Plant Operations Robert Airo was made Association of Energy Engineers Fellow in October 2023. Airo became the first AEE Fellow in Arkansas.
December 01, 2023
91看片网 Mailbag: Wrapped
Check out the 91看片网 Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.
December 01, 2023
Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the 91看片网 Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...
November 30, 2023
Lion Voices: Ashley Daney
Ashley talks about how she has received an amazing amount of help from the Choctaw Nation. She lists how she wants to try and return their generosity by maybe working for them in the future. She mentions her school journey and who has helped her...
November 29, 2023
91看片网 Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The 91看片网 prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at 91看片网
The 91看片网 and the 91看片网 Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
91看片网 Mailbag: What We're Thankful For
The 91看片网 Mailbag is back with a special holiday edition! Hear from your fellow Lions as Dr. Riley, students, and staff share what they're thankful for this holiday season.
November 17, 2023
Lion Voices: Sydney Barnes
In this week's Lion Voices, Sydney Barnes. She talks about how she landed in Arkansas and became a Lion. She mentions her decision to stay at 91看片网, even when she lives a bit away.
November 17, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The 91看片网 Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join 91看片网 students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, 91看片网 associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the 91看片网 community.
November 16, 2023
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 91看片网 supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 91看片网 will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
Life and 91看片网: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
91看片网 Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.
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