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Josiah Olmstead poses with a pair of giraffes at Zoo Atlanta during the filming of his documentary,
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...

November 05, 2025
Dozens of toys are thrown onto the court of the Stubblefield Center during annual ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Toy Toss
AthleticsCommunityEventsFeatured

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 18

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Toy Toss returns on Nov. 18 against the University of the Ozarks. Come cheer on the men's basketball team for their home opener, and bring a new, soft toy in exchange for free admission. Once the Lions score their first point, toys will...

November 04, 2025
two actors pose during a photo call if the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ production, Almost, Maine
CommunityEvents

Almost, Maine Takes Stage Nov. 6-8

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Theatre will present John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, Nov. 6-8 in Breedlove Auditorium.

October 28, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ nursing students pose in fall leaves
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Nursing Students to Assist at Minority Health Fair

Senior nursing students from the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing will administer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines during a community health fair Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 4916 High...

October 23, 2025
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Suit Up Prepares Students for All Majors Career Fair Oct. 29

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual SUIT UP event at JCPenney on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m. at Central Mall. The event offers exclusive discounts on professional attire for...

October 20, 2025
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CommunityEvents

Wounded Warrior Project to Visit ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith and Wounded Warrior Project will host a free public event Monday, Oct. 20, to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and military families with connection, support services, and community resources.

October 14, 2025
Portrait of of Joel Manby
EventsFeatured

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
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Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.

October 06, 2025
A ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ dental hygiene student inspects the mouth of a patient
EventsHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...

October 02, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Attorney General Tim Griffin speaks at a podium in front of a backdrop displaying the seal for the Attorney General of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.
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One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith 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
A family poses with letters that spell out ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ at Family Weekend
CommunityEventsFeatured

Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students share signs with why they registered to vote during National Voter Registration Day
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.

September 11, 2025
The bakery district against a bright blue sky
CommunityEvents

Nominations Open for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District

The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.

August 25, 2025
Two ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students each hold a stuffed Numa at the 2024 Campus Picnic and Block Party
CommunityEvents

Mid-Week Party Invites ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Community

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.

August 22, 2025
Evening photo of the Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith
Arts and SciencesCommunityEventsFeatured

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Launches Monthly Research Den Programming

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.

August 21, 2025
Two students pose on the sidewalk near the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Bell Tower while others walk to class during the first day of the fall semester
EventsFeaturedStudents

Full Slate of Events Welcomes ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Students

Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith.

August 14, 2025
Numa in front of the Stubblefield Center at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´
CommunityEventsFeatured

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Announces Full Slate of Summer Camps for 2025

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€”Fort Smith will host multiple athletic and music summer camps throughout June, July, and August. Camps are open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

May 01, 2025
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AI Expo at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ May 1

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.

April 30, 2025
Boreham Library
EventsStudents

Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€”Fort Smith is once again preparing students for finals with the return of the semiannual Long Night Against Procrastination event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 30 at the Boreham Library.

April 24, 2025
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Events

Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.

April 22, 2025

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