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Charting the Future: University Navigates with Strategic Plan

With a new chancellor at the helm and a centennial anniversary on the horizon, the 91±¬ÁÏÍø – Fort Smith set about defining its course for the next five years by creating a strategic plan.

October 03, 2023
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Bell TowerArts and Sciences

History Comes Alive in Math Timeline

What is 4 feet tall, 108 feet wide, and lives in the Math Science building?

October 03, 2023
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Bell TowerArts and Sciences

A Look through the Lens at Belize

A senior biology major at 91±¬ÁÏÍø, preparing to attend medical school, spent the first part of the summer honing his filmmaking skills and adding to his bird life list in Belize.

October 03, 2023
NewsArts and Sciences

Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas

On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.

October 02, 2023
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News91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag

91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag: Feeding Lions

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how 91±¬ÁÏÍø helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.

September 29, 2023
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EventsFeaturedAlumni

Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7

At the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...

September 29, 2023
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Events

Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity

91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.

September 28, 2023
Austin Miller, 91±¬ÁÏÍø senior
Lion VoicesBusiness and Industry

From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at 91±¬ÁÏÍø

Austin Miller is a senior at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at 91±¬ÁÏÍø amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Laura Flores

Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how 91±¬ÁÏÍø impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.

September 22, 2023
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FeaturedNews

91±¬ÁÏÍø Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
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EventsNews

College Fair Coming to 91±¬ÁÏÍø

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. 91±¬ÁÏÍø will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023
91±¬ÁÏÍø English Professor, Dr. Cammie Sublette
Lion Voices

Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette

91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at 91±¬ÁÏÍø as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.

September 18, 2023
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FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

91±¬ÁÏÍø Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
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Chancellor

Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days

It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.

September 15, 2023
91±¬ÁÏÍø web specialist, Scott Goines
Lion Voices

Staff Voices: Scott Goines

Meet 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the 91±¬ÁÏÍø website are optimized.

September 15, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa

Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith has helped prepare her for her future.

September 15, 2023
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EventsBusiness and Industry

Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

September 13, 2023
91±¬ÁÏÍø students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
EventsFeaturedNews

Constitution Week at 91±¬ÁÏÍø, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
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News91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag

91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering 91±¬ÁÏÍø Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights 91±¬ÁÏÍø volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
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FeaturedBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

91±¬ÁÏÍø Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023

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