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91±¬ÁÏÍø mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier stands atop a pile of letters
AlumniFeatured91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag

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.

April 19, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø professors and puppies pose ahead of the 91±¬ÁÏÍø Boreham Library's long night against procrastination event
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Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name

The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.

April 19, 2024
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Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium

Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.

April 18, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier standing atop a pile of letters and the earth
Events91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag

91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag: Earth Day

The latest edition of the 91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag returns with a look at Earth Day and what the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith has done to help the environment. Through the simple act of refilling water bottles, the university has replaced nearly one million...

April 17, 2024
Dr. Kannan watches wildlife in Belize
Arts and Sciences

Fourth Fulbright Award Sends Kannan to Malaysia

In a letter of congratulations to Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of Biological Science, Chancellor Terisa Riley wrote, “I can honestly say that throughout my long career, I have never known anyone who has received four Fulbrights. What an outstanding...

April 17, 2024
High school students attend Den Day
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91±¬ÁÏÍø Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...

April 12, 2024
A 91±¬ÁÏÍø School of Education teacher gets hands-on experience in a local classroom
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Teaching the Educators of the Future

The School of Education at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, 91±¬ÁÏÍø students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...

April 12, 2024
Attendee at the 2023 symposium on human trafficking at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø at Little Rock.
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April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues

91±¬ÁÏÍø, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the 91±¬ÁÏÍø Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...

April 12, 2024
Mary sobhani holds the 2024 Azahares magazine
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Azahares Launches 2024 Edition

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith announced the release of the 2024 edition of Azahares, the university’s award-winning Spanish-language literary magazine with a standing-room-only celebration April 11.

April 12, 2024
AthleticsFeatured

Swing into the History of 91±¬ÁÏÍø Baseball

A look back at the history of baseball at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.

April 12, 2024
Author, Colson Whitehead, signs copies of his books following a guest-speaking event at 91±¬ÁÏÍø
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Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'

The Read This! program at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith is an immersive literacy experience, encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the community to delve into a chosen novel through guest speakers, events, and guided reading.

April 12, 2024
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Lion Company Leads the Way

At the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith, students enrolled in the Army ROTC, Lion Company, are earning their education and working toward becoming an enlisted officer in their service to the country.

April 12, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø Volleyball, credit Eddie Kelly
AthleticsFeatured

91±¬ÁÏÍø Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics

Volleyball at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith has become the standard of athletics for the university. Founded and led by head coach Jane Sargent, the team competes with the best Division II teams yearly. Over the last 26 years at the helm,...

April 12, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø nursing students demonstrate skills learned in the classroom by examining a simulated patient
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives

Nursing students at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.

April 12, 2024
Men of Excellence executive board
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Men of Excellence: Shaping Future Leaders

At the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith, the registered student organization, Men of Excellence, prepares men to become leaders of the future.

April 12, 2024
91±¬ÁÏÍø graduate smiles for the camera holding his diploma and a
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What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?

Spring commencement at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as 91±¬ÁÏÍø alums.

April 11, 2024
Erin Kimmerle on the set of the National Geographic documentary Expedition Amelia
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Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at 91±¬ÁÏÍø

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø – Fort Smith will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.

April 10, 2024
Events

Faculty, Staff Celebrated for Excellence

On Friday, April 5, the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith administration hosted an appreciation brunch for faculty and staff.

April 09, 2024
ROTC members on a hike
CommunityEvents

Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10

The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...

April 08, 2024
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University Celebrates Years of Service

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø at Fort Smith celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.

April 05, 2024

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