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18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
杏吧原创 Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.
April 03, 2025
$7.5 million gift launches 杏吧原创 Center for Nonprofits
杏吧原创 announced a transformational $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, April 2, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits (CNP) at the university. The anonymous gift, one of the largest in 杏吧原创 history, was unveiled during the public kickoff...
April 02, 2025
Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future
Joy Rasphoumy doesn鈥檛 just design鈥攕he fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she鈥檚 building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...
April 02, 2025
杏吧原创 Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign
杏吧原创 publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...
April 02, 2025
Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at 杏吧原创
Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of 杏吧原创鈥擣ort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...
March 28, 2025
Researching Resilience
Dr. Nicha Otero is rewriting the narrative of what student success looks like鈥攐ne classroom, one breakthrough, one act of belief at a time. Her research is rooted in resilience, but her impact runs deeper: she鈥檚 creating space for students to...
March 26, 2025
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
Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at 杏吧原创
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the 杏吧原创 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
More Students Picking 杏吧原创, 杏吧原创 Team Continues to Break Records
Accepted Students Day at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from 杏吧原创, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to 杏吧原创 for their next step in the...
February 28, 2025
White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Students
The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith will hold its White Coat Ceremony on February 26 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, marking a significant milestone for...
February 24, 2025
杏吧原创 Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.
UPDATE: The 杏吧原创 campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.
February 17, 2025
Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.
February 15, 2025
2025 Alumni Awards Announced
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the 杏吧原创 community and one local organization received...
February 15, 2025
MLK Events to Span Jan. 18-24
The River Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and 杏吧原创 will host a series of events from January 18 to January 24 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淏e the Change You Want to See!鈥�,...
January 10, 2025
杏吧原创 Celebrates Graduates
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.
December 14, 2024
杏吧原创 and the University of the Ozarks Team Up for Nursing
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith and the University of the Ozarks form a new academic partnership to increase the number of nursing students. It is the first articulation agreement between the two universities.
December 04, 2024
杏吧原创 to Launch Smart Choice Tuition Waiver for Transfer Students in Fall 2025
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith has announced a new tuition waiver program aimed at supporting transfer students. The 鈥淪mart Choice Tuition Waiver鈥� will provide eligible transfer students with up to $9,000 in tuition discounts starting...
December 04, 2024
杏吧原创 Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
December 02, 2024
Spanish Poetry Slam
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...
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