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Noah Schmidt Creates a Home Across the Globe
From Belize to South Korea, students from across the globe find a home at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith 鈥� and at the heart of their journey is Noah Schmidt, the international student programs and services administrator. Since stepping...
September 30, 2025
Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...
September 29, 2025
Campus Update, September 26, 2025
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update about the university.
September 26, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
杏吧原创 Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education
杏吧原创 once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.
September 23, 2025
Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.
September 19, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.
September 19, 2025
Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency
Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith students studying business.
September 15, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
杏吧原创 Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 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 Campus Update, September 5, 2025
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.
September 05, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to 杏吧原创
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� 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
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
杏吧原创 Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith and the University of 杏吧原创 renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at 杏吧原创.
September 04, 2025
Nominations Open for 杏吧原创 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
Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students
Students at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.
August 25, 2025
杏吧原创, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement
杏吧原创 and the 杏吧原创 Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified 杏吧原创 students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.
August 25, 2025
Mid-Week Party Invites 杏吧原创 Community
The University of 杏吧原创 - 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 Campus Update, August 22, 2025
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.
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