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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
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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
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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
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Class Notes, Summer 2025

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith alumni share life and career updates.

August 18, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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.

August 13, 2025
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Home Among the Halls: Joe England

Joe England, resident director for the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith's Lion's Den, has been at the center of ensuring the dorms are a home away from home for first-year students since 2021.

August 08, 2025
Resident assistants for the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith 2025-2026 school year.
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RAs at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Excited to Meet New Residents

Resident assistants at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith prepare to welcome students to the Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.

August 08, 2025
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Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith.

July 31, 2025
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Awareness and Education to Save Lives at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith is ramping up efforts to help save lives through awareness and educational training about the dangers of fentanyl. These efforts align with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s One Pill Can Kill initiative, which began in October 2024.

July 31, 2025
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Campus Update, July 25, 2025

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a summer update for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.

July 25, 2025
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Treadaway Named Center for Nonprofits Director

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith announces Emily Treadaway as the new Director of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP), a brand-new division of the university’s Center for Economic Development located at the Bakery District in downtown Fort...

July 23, 2025
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TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.

July 22, 2025
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Oaxaca, Mexico, Service and Study Program Transformative for Students

Students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to volunteer at a children’s home this summer experienced a deeply transformative journey of service and study designed to shape their perspectives, values and future paths.

July 22, 2025
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History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie

At the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.

July 21, 2025
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McIntosh Named ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Director of First Year Advising

Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith

July 18, 2025
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¡Bienvenido a España!: ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Student Takes the Classroom Overseas

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.

July 18, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ alum Matthew Schilling takes an at-bat for the Fort Smith Marshals.
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Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling’s Homecoming

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort Smith Marshals baseball team.

July 17, 2025

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