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Berans Honor Top Academic Students

Forty-one University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith students were the guests of Chancellor Paul B. Beran and First Lady Janice Beran at a dinner on April 23 as recipients of the university's Academic Excellence Awards which honor top students from throughout...

April 23, 2013
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Joins Regional Higher Education Group

​The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith announced April 23 that it accepted an invitation to join the Northwest ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Education Consortium, a year-old organization focused on improving college graduation and retention rates.

April 23, 2013

Willoughby Novel Available on Kindle

E-book enthusiasts using an Amazon Kindle have an opportunity to delve into a novel in the Christian, supernatural genre written by a University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith professor.

January 21, 2013
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Regional Sentiment Rose in 4th Quarter

The Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) for the Fort Smith region rose in the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, according to the preliminary report released Jan. 16 by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´...

January 17, 2013
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Fall 2013 Dean's List Announced

The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester, according to Dr. Ray Wallace, provost and senior vice chancellor.

January 14, 2013

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Hosts Chris Cameron Blues Band

The Chris Cameron Blues Band will bring its acclaimed and unique blend of rhythm and electric blues to Fort Smith for a 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 show at The Blue Lion at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Downtown, 101 N. 2nd St.

January 10, 2013
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The Lion's Den Earns LEED Certification

University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith Lion’s Den student housing has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification according to a notice by the U.S. Green Building Council.

September 11, 2012
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A Cool Move on a Warm Day

Eight University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith students just completed a semester of culture immersion in Costa Rica, which instructor Mary Sobhani of Fort Smith said benefited them in numerous ways.

August 17, 2012

A Cool Move on a Warm Day

The clouds kept the temperature down but the moods were sunny and bright at University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ - Fort Smith on Aug. 17 when freshmen moved into campus housing.

August 17, 2012
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New Program Boosts Nurse Numbers

With a critical shortage of nurses in the River Valley, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is again offering a two-year associate degree in nursing.

July 06, 2025
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Babb Center Help Available to Alumni

The Babb Center for Career Services at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is known for the many services it offers undergraduates. Now, Executive Director Susan Krafft wants you to know those services are also available to alumni.

July 06, 2025

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Warden Encourages Grads to Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor

Dr. Ken Warden, commissioner of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Division of Higher Education and former University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Fort Smith administrator, delivered three keynote addresses Saturday, May 10, encouraging more than 650 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ graduates to move boldly...

July 06, 2025

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