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Center for Economic DevelopmentEventsFeatured

Manby Tabbed as Keynote for CED Awards

Joel Manby, who has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO for SeaWorld, Herschend Enterprises, and SAAB North America, will keynote the Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on Oct. 20.

October 09, 2025
The Bordertown Bones
Arts and SciencesEvents

Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.

October 06, 2025
Lucy Clements and her parents smile for a photo together
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award

Clements' family was named the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.

October 06, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, October 3, 2025

91¿´Æ¬Íø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update before Family Weekend.

October 03, 2025
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EventsHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the 91¿´Æ¬Íø is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...

October 02, 2025
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin speaks at a podium in front of a backdrop displaying the seal for the Attorney General of Arkansas.
CommunityEventsFeaturedNews

One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to 91¿´Æ¬Íø

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø to deliver One Pill Can Kill Training on Oct. 6. The statewide initiative is aimed at educating college students about the deadly risks of fentanyl-laced counterfeit...

October 01, 2025
Portrait of Noah Schmidt in the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Campus Green.

Noah Schmidt Creates a Home Across the Globe

From Belize to South Korea, students from across the globe find a home at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith — and at the heart of their journey is Noah Schmidt, the international student programs and services administrator. Since stepping...

September 30, 2025
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Health Education and Human Sciences

Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education

91¿´Æ¬Íø associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...

September 29, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, September 26, 2025

91¿´Æ¬Íø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update about the university.

September 26, 2025
Jarren McAllister stands in the Stubblefield Arena seats tossing a basketball in one hand
AthleticsHealth Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity

Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.

September 26, 2025
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø campus from the air
FeaturedNews

91¿´Æ¬Íø Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education

91¿´Æ¬Íø once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.

September 23, 2025
A family poses with letters that spell out 91¿´Æ¬Íø at Family Weekend
CommunityEventsFeatured

Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
Abby Summitt spins a basketball on the court of the Stubblefield Center at 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Arts and SciencesAthleticsLion Voices

Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing

91¿´Æ¬Íø senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.

September 19, 2025
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Business and Industry

Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency

Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his 91¿´Æ¬Íø students studying business.

September 15, 2025
Hailey with her certificate of completion outside of Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University
Health Education and Human SciencesLion VoicesStudents

Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford

Hailey Hadley, a junior at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.

September 12, 2025
91¿´Æ¬Íø students share signs with why they registered to vote during National Voter Registration Day
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

91¿´Æ¬Íø Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events

The 91¿´Æ¬Íø engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.

September 11, 2025
Group of geoscience students pose on the Great Sand Dunes on trip to Colorado
Arts and SciencesFeaturedStudents

Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student

Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado

September 11, 2025
Donors tour the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Nursing Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house
Health Education and Human Sciences

Caldwell Simulation Lab Hosts Open House

91¿´Æ¬Íø unveiled its new Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house Sept. 10, showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to enhance nursing education through immersive, hands-on training.

September 11, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, September 5, 2025

91¿´Æ¬Íø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.

September 05, 2025
Elmer Reyes, of Elmer's Chem-Dry, accepts his award for Hispanic-Owned Small Business with his family
CommunityFeatured

Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner

Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.

September 04, 2025

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