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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
History Comes Alive in Math Timeline
What is 4 feet tall, 108 feet wide, and lives in the Math Science building?
October 03, 2023
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, 2023Octubafest 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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