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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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Constitution Week at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
American Flags planted throughout the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ ROTC

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Campus...

September 07, 2023
View of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ to Host Sí Se Puede ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Event

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Office of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
Haunted Hustle 5K
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Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ campus.

September 01, 2023
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La ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

August 15, 2023
A NUMA Move-In Crew volunteer picks up a basket topped with a lion pillow
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Resident...

August 10, 2023
Anna Demmer (10) leaps to return a shot by an opponent
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Alumni Prepare for Inaugural Game

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...

August 07, 2023
A family waves as they exit the June 2023 Mane Event
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July 28 Mane Event to Feature Spanish Track for Familes

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith will continue its commitment to inclusive community engagement during its upcoming Mane Event orientation on Friday, July 28, 2023, with specialized Spanish language sessions to help parents and families learn...

July 21, 2023
Students wave to the camera during Mane Event at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´
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Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.

July 21, 2023
An historic photo of Stuckey's candies
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Stuckey's CEO to Speak to Family Enterprise Center

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Family Enterprise Center will host renowned speaker Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, for its quarterly breakfast slated for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the Center for Economic Development at the...

June 22, 2023
Students cheer with a poster at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Mane Event
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Mane Event Q&A

Close to 300 incoming students filled the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith campus on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a new student orientation called Mane Event. The students will begin their journey as Lions in the fall of 2023 taking paths as student-athletes,...

June 16, 2023
Posters for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Department of Music and Theatre summer camps; Summer Band Camp (left) and Jazz Band Workshop
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Summertime Music: ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Department of Music and Theatre Host Summer Camps

During the early weeks of summer at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith, chattering squirrels, the puttering of golf carts, and the sounds of prospective students on campus tours fill the air. But beginning Monday, June 12, notes will sound...

June 01, 2023
Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil poster
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Gettin' Shrimpy With It

It’s okay to be ‘shellfish’ at the annual all-you-can-eat Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil. Recent graduates and all Lions are invited to chow down on heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJ’s...

June 01, 2023
Jayson Toney (left) and Callie Scherrey (right)
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Two ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Students to Compete for Miss ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Crown

Getting dolled up and competing in front of an audience is nothing new for two University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith students. Junior Jayson Toney, a media communications major, and senior Callie Scherrey, a nursing major, will call Little Rock home...

May 24, 2023
Caroline flips her tassel at graduation
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Spring Graduation Ends with College of Business and Industry

May 13, 2023
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ College of Arts and Sciences graduate Daryl McElrath
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Largest College at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Honors Graduates

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith’s 108th commencement continued Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the College of Arts and Sciences graduating class. The more than 400 graduates of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s largest college joined the more than 50,000 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ alums...

May 13, 2023

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