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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
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, 2013Willoughby 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
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
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, 2013ÐÓ°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
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
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, 2012A 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
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
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.
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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...
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