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Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena
Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...
October 04, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø – Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. 91±¬ÁÏÍø improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...
September 24, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at 91±¬ÁÏÍø
The 91±¬ÁÏÍøâ€”Fort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...
September 20, 2024
'Mi Casa es su Casa': 91±¬ÁÏÍø Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for 91±¬ÁÏÍø students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to 91±¬ÁÏÍø
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
91±¬ÁÏÍø is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024
Cub Camp, Best Camp
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.
August 17, 2024

Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...
August 09, 2024
Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural 91±¬ÁÏÍø Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...
August 08, 2024
Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith (91±¬ÁÏÍø) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official 91±¬ÁÏÍø Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...
August 01, 2024
New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K
Members of the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.
June 26, 2024
Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to Remain Closed Through July 12
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will remain closed through July 12 due to an HVAC outage.
June 25, 2024
Spring 2024 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Announced
Students from the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith are honored for their spring 2024 semester academic excellence by making the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists.
June 17, 2024
Above and Beyond with Upward Bound
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith is the host institution for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science. The two programs are part of the Federal TRIO Programs and are funded to each serve 62 9th-12th grade students from low-income households...
June 14, 2024
2-year Nursing Track Announced
This week the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith announced the return of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing degree in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing, offering a two-year Registered Nurse (RN) pathway, and an affordable...
May 20, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024
Students at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith who were nominated by 91±¬ÁÏÍø faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 29, 2024
Record Breaking Day of Giving for 91±¬ÁÏÍø
The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple 91±¬ÁÏÍø initiatives.
April 26, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag: Happy Birthday, Numa!
In this back-to-back edition of the 91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag, we celebrate our favorite mascot's birthday. Numa takes another trip around the sun and invites everyone to enjoy his big day with him.
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