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Nighttime at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Center for Economic Development at the Bakery District
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Empowering Our Economy

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Center for Economic Development is a pillar of our community. By equipping the workforce, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the region’s most vital industries, the CED is building more than economic momentum—it’s building a...

March 26, 2025
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Advancing Manufacturing

91¿´Æ¬Íø is laying the foundation for the next era of industry in the River Valley—equipping students, workers, and employers with the tools, training, and talent to lead in an advanced manufacturing economy. From engineering labs to apprenticeship...

March 26, 2025
A 91¿´Æ¬Íø psychology professor, Dr. Nicha Otero, browses a stack of books she has in front of her while sitting at a table on the second floor of the Boreham Library.
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Researching Resilience

Dr. Nicha Otero is rewriting the narrative of what student success looks like—one classroom, one breakthrough, one act of belief at a time. Her research is rooted in resilience, but her impact runs deeper: she’s creating space for students to...

March 26, 2025
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Uplifting Patient Care

Lindsey France is a lifeline. Every shift, every patient, and every step she helps someone take is a testament to the training, resilience, and compassion that define 91¿´Æ¬Íø nurses. She’s not just meeting the standard—she’s redefining it. And...

March 26, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, March 21, 2025

91¿´Æ¬Íø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update as 91¿´Æ¬Íø heads into Spring Break.

March 21, 2025
Jaylin Barroso (left) and Kimberly Villagrana stand in front of the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Bell Tower holding a flag for Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., or SIA, the newest sorority to 91¿´Æ¬Íø.
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Legacy through Sisterhood

This semester, the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith became the latest colony for Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., or SIA, thanks to the years of hard work and dedication of seniors Kimberly Villagrana and Jaylin Barroso.

March 19, 2025
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First GenerationStudents

First to go but not Alone

More than half of the students who attend the 91¿´Æ¬Íø are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...

March 19, 2025
Zach Gramlich at the Capitol
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Zack Gramlich: Leading from Home

Zack Gramlich isn’t waiting for change—he’s building it. In the classroom and in the Capitol, he’s turning belief into momentum, showing the next generation what’s possible when you lead with purpose and stay rooted in your community. 91¿´Æ¬Íø...

March 18, 2025
Students with IEEE check out machinery inside the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam.
Business and IndustryStudents

Field Trip Offers Insight to Engineering Careers

Students from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø's Institution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering chapter recently visited the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam in Barling, Arkansas, for a first-hand look at engineering careers.

March 18, 2025
Michael Lander, sophomore music history major, and his speed cube in the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
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Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers

Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.

March 14, 2025
Mayor McGill shakes hands at a 91¿´Æ¬Íø Democracy Project event.
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State of the City Slated March 17

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

March 10, 2025
Three students from 91¿´Æ¬Íø plant grass on a beach in Pensacola, Florida, during an Alternative Spring Break trip.
Students

Building Student Leaders

Student leadership programs at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø aim to help students graduate with a degree and a resume that sets them apart.

March 07, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, March 7, 2025

91¿´Æ¬Íø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on Friday, March 3, 2025.

March 07, 2025
Four 91¿´Æ¬Íø nursing students stand on the steps inside of the Arkansas Capitol during the 2025 Nurses Day at the Capitol event.
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Voices Heard at 2025 Nurses Day at the Capitol

Nursing students from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 13, for the annual Nurses Day at the Capitol.

March 07, 2025
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Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at 91¿´Æ¬Íø

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings...

March 04, 2025
International Women's Day, 2025. Theme is #AccelerateAction
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International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.

March 04, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, Feb. 28, 2025

91¿´Æ¬Íø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update from February 28. Topics included the HLC visit, questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and 91¿´Æ¬Íø athletics.

March 03, 2025
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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
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Students

Study Abroad: Where Students Gain More Than International Education

Former 91¿´Æ¬Íø students share their study abroad experiences. Each learned about themselves and the culture they were fully immersed in.

February 27, 2025
A view of the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Campus Green from outside of Chancellor Riley's office with a lion fountain in the foreground.
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The Friends of the University Employee Emergency Assistance Program

At the 91¿´Æ¬Íø, steps are being made to ensure that if an emergency arises, employees are supported.

February 27, 2025

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