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La ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ to Host Sí Se Puede ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Event

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Office of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
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Student Disability Services Moves Location

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
Abby Musset, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Dental Hygiene student
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Mailbag: What You Missed

The second edition of the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - 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
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Chancellor

Welcome to Fall 2023

If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.

August 24, 2023
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Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Mailbag: Welcome

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.

August 18, 2023
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - 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
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ System Back Online

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.

August 17, 2023
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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
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
EventsFeatured

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

August 15, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center.
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Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - 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
A NUMA Move-In Crew volunteer picks up a basket topped with a lion pillow
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Resident...

August 10, 2023
Dr. Patti Conard, a University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
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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 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...

August 10, 2023
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Alumni Prepare for Inaugural Game

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...

August 07, 2023
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The Dog Days of...Cicadas?

Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - 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
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Lion's Bookstore fall 2023 merchandise display
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Tax-Free Savings

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Tax-Free Weekend means savings for University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.

August 02, 2023
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Giving

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Launches Community Investment Fund

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development and the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Foundation have announced plans for a revolutionary Community Investment Fund (CIF) of nearly $200,000 aimed at providing seed funds to locally-owned startups...

July 31, 2023
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Chancellor

Enrollment, Planning on Chancellor's Mind

Happy Wednesday. I am writing to provide you with a very brief campus update.

July 27, 2023

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