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杏吧原创 Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith celebrated the induction of the 2025 Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame class on Monday, April 21, recognizing the last 25 years of athletic excellence and leadership.
April 22, 2025
杏吧原创, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.
April 21, 2025
Campus Update, April 18, 2025
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update on recent university happenings.
April 18, 2025
18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith.
April 18, 2025
2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named
On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith.
April 16, 2025
杏吧原创 Faculty and Staff Recognized
On April 11, employees from the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.
April 16, 2025
杏吧原创 Employees Honored by Students
On April 11, the 杏吧原创 Student Government Association recognized two university employees for their dedication to serving students.
April 16, 2025
Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.
April 14, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9
The University of 杏吧原创鈥擣ort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 03, 2025
杏吧原创 Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.
April 03, 2025
杏吧原创 Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts
Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of 杏吧原创, recently published her second book, "Love Stays the Same. " It is a touching tribute to her son as he transitions into becoming a big brother.
April 02, 2025
杏吧原创 Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign
杏吧原创 publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...
April 02, 2025
$7.5 million gift launches 杏吧原创 Center for Nonprofits
杏吧原创 announced a transformational $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, April 2, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits (CNP) at the university. The anonymous gift, one of the largest in 杏吧原创 history, was unveiled during the public kickoff...
April 02, 2025
Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future
Joy Rasphoumy doesn鈥檛 just design鈥攕he fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she鈥檚 building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...
April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
Cataloging Resources: How Andrea Parton Became the Librarian She Was Meant to Be
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Discovery and Access Librarian Andrea Parton never intended to follow in her dad's footsteps. As a librarian, she does the job she was always meant to have.
March 31, 2025
Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at 杏吧原创
Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of 杏吧原创鈥擣ort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...
March 28, 2025 Empowering Our Economy
The 杏吧原创 Center for Economic Development is a pillar of our community. By equipping the workforce, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the region鈥檚 most vital industries, the CED is building more than economic momentum鈥攊t鈥檚 building a...
March 26, 2025
Uplifting Patient Care
Lindsey France is a lifeline. Every shift, every patient, and every step she helps someone take is a testament to the training, resilience, and compassion that define 杏吧原创 nurses. She鈥檚 not just meeting the standard鈥攕he鈥檚 redefining it. And...
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