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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
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
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
Class Notes, Summer 2025
University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 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
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
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.
August 13, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
¡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
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.
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