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Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student
Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado
September 11, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
Campus Update, September 5, 2025
University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.
September 05, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith and the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
September 04, 2025
Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner
Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.
September 04, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with a series of events honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.
September 04, 2025
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
August 25, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ and the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
Nominations Open for ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District
The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.
August 25, 2025
Campus Update, August 22, 2025
University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.
August 22, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Community
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.
August 22, 2025
Upward Bound to Law School
University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Launches Monthly Research Den Programming
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.
August 21, 2025
Cub Camp: A ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Tradition
Often called the first tradition at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.
August 18, 2025
First-Year and Transfer Enrollment See Gains for 2025
First-year undergraduate enrollment has reached its highest level since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,030 first-year students registered for the fall of 2025, a 15% increase from the same date in 2024.
August 18, 2025
25 New Faculty Members Join ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Twenty five new full-time faculty members will join ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ for the 2025-26 academic year, strengthening programs across its three colleges and expanding academic resources for students.
August 18, 2025
Class Notes, Summer 2025
University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 2025
Full Slate of Events Welcomes ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Students
Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith.
August 14, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Center for Economic Development's ASBTDC Opens in Van Buren
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Small Business and Technology Development Center opened its second office location in Van Buren.
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