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Library Acquisition Adds Vital Sources for Research

On the eve of the new academic year, the Boreham Library has added a powerful research tool for student and faculty research.

August 09, 2022
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杏吧原创 Move-in to Welcome New, Returning Students

The excitement is building for students at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, where move-in weekend for on-campus housing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 20.

August 09, 2022
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London Leads at 杏吧原创

This fall, students at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥 Fort Smith will work with a slate of rock-star student affairs professionals thanks to a series of strategic hires and promotions in the Student Life Office, beginning with Stephanie London, who...

August 09, 2022
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Cecilia Flores, Mexican-American Graduate Forges Path to Success

鈥淚t was difficult being the first child of an immigrant family,鈥 said Cecilia Flores, who holds a Bachelor of Business and Administration degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith.

July 22, 2022
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杏吧原创 Earns Two Global Awards for Educational Advancement

Today the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced the 2022 Circle of Excellence Award winners. The University of 杏吧原创 鈥 Fort Smith earned two global awards, a Grand Gold award in the student-oriented digital campaigns...

June 22, 2022
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Spring 2022 Deans List Announced

The University of 杏吧原创 鈥 Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

June 20, 2022
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杏吧原创 Business Dean Earns Women In Business Award

At the heart of everything, Dr. Latisha Settlage believes making connections is the key to success in business and life.

June 20, 2022
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Summer Reading: Juneteenth Edition

In celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, John Blue, executive director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 杏吧原创 compiled this incredible list of works that explore,...

June 18, 2022
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Summer Music Camps Return to 杏吧原创

The 杏吧原创 Music and Theatre Department will offer two exciting and fun music camps this month for area students.

June 08, 2022
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Boots to Business Veteran Entrepreneurship Course Slated for Jun. 7

The 杏吧原创 Small Business and Technology Center at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, will host Boots to Business Reboot, an entrepreneurial education and training program specifically geared for veterans, active duty service members, and...

June 03, 2022
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Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail

Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two 杏吧原创 criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.

May 23, 2022
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Dr. Shadow Robinson Selected as Next 杏吧原创 Provost

University of 杏吧原创 鈥 Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.

May 23, 2022
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Research Symposium Winners Announced

The University of 杏吧原创 鈥 Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.

May 13, 2022
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Lion Leadership Inaugural Class Announced

The University of 杏吧原创 鈥 Fort Smith has long been dedicated to empowering and educating the future the leaders of 杏吧原创 through student support initiatives. Now, thanks to the newly-formed Lion Leadership Program, the university will invest...

May 02, 2022
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杏吧原创 Launches Center for Economic Development

Against a technicolor backdrop of painted grain silos and bright blue skies, 杏吧原创 Gov. Asa Hutchinson waxed poetic about the state of workforce development, economic investments, technology, and industry in the River Valley, and he noted the...

April 27, 2022
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Rindy Crump Named Director of TRIO SSS STEM

Rindy Crump has been selected as the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥 Fort Smith, effective March 19, 2022.

March 23, 2022
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Campus Message: Pivot to Remote Operations

Due to severe winter weather moving in more heavily and rapidly than National Weather Service modeling predicted, the university will close campus and pivot to remote operations beginning at noon Friday, March 11, 2022.

March 11, 2022
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Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure

The 杏吧原创 campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.

February 22, 2022
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2022 Alumni Award Winners Roar

As the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin鈥 West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.

February 19, 2022
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Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.

As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the 杏吧原创 Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.

February 17, 2022

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