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Women's History Month: Dr. Sophia Farmer
Kicking off our Women's History Month series is Dr. Sophia Maxine Farmer, Assistant Professor of Art History in the 杏吧原创 Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...
March 06, 2024
Holcomb, Boylan Crowned at Homecoming 2024
On Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024, the Where Memories Roar slate of homecoming festivities at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Hendrix Holcomb and Krystal Boylan as 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 17, 2024
杏吧原创 Honors Alumni Award Winners
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, 鈥�12, and Jaime Vargas, 鈥�18 and 鈥�23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...
February 17, 2024
Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 05, 2024
Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar"
杏吧原创 Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar" The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith will host its annual Homecoming celebration February 12-17, 2024. This year's theme, "Where Memories Roar," promises a week filled with spirited events...
February 05, 2024
FAFSA: What You Need to Know
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.
January 31, 2024
杏吧原创 Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The 杏吧原创 Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024
Bird-Watchers Rejoice at Snow Birds' Return
As 杏吧原创 braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below freezing, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥�...
January 15, 2024
杏吧原创 Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events
Spring Back Week returns to the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.
January 10, 2024
University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme 鈥淯NITY - It Starts With Me,鈥� the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 2024
2023: A Year of Achievement
Much of what happened at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university鈥檚 new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of 杏吧原创 Board of Trustees this May.
December 18, 2023
Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the 杏吧原创 Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...
November 30, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at 杏吧原创
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith and the 杏吧原创 Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join 杏吧原创 students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program
Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 杏吧原创 supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.
November 16, 2023
杏吧原创 Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to 杏吧原创 Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Join the Excitement: 杏吧原创 eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The 杏吧原创 Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...
October 05, 2023
Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith the importance of family in a student鈥檚 educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...
September 29, 2023
杏吧原创 Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023
杏吧原创 Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
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