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杏吧原创 Mailbag: Feeding Lions
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Mailbag鈥檚 latest edition tackles food insecurity and how 杏吧原创 helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.
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
College Fair Coming to 杏吧原创
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. 杏吧原创 will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, 杏吧原创, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
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.
September 15, 2023
Constitution Week at 杏吧原创, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the University of 杏吧原创 - 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 杏吧原创 Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering 杏吧原创 Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights 杏吧原创 volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
Seven Welcomed to 杏吧原创 Alumni Advisory Council
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all 杏吧原创 alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by 杏吧原创 ROTC
The University of 杏吧原创 - 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 杏吧原创 Campus...
September 07, 2023
杏吧原创 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to 杏吧原创 to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor鈥檚 and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023 杏吧原创 Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023 杏吧原创 Mailbag: Welcome
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things 杏吧原创 and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The University of 杏吧原创 - 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
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023
Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
August 11, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023
The Dog Days of...Cicadas?
Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.
August 04, 2023
Tax-Free Savings
杏吧原创 Tax-Free Weekend means savings for University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the 杏吧原创 Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.
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