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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta

Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith and how it has helped him.

September 08, 2023
91±¬ÁÏÍø Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
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Seven Welcomed to 91±¬ÁÏÍø Alumni Advisory Council

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all 91±¬ÁÏÍø alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
American Flags planted throughout the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background
EventsNews

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by 91±¬ÁÏÍø ROTC

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the 91±¬ÁÏÍø Campus...

September 07, 2023
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EventsNews

91±¬ÁÏÍø Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
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EventsArts and Sciences

91±¬ÁÏÍø Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at 91±¬ÁÏÍø, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
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EventsFeatured

91±¬ÁÏÍø to Host Sí Se Puede 91±¬ÁÏÍø Event

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Office of 91±¬ÁÏÍø welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
Student Disability Services' new space at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith, Flanders 114
News

Student Disability Services Moves Location

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
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Events

La 91±¬ÁÏÍø organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
Haunted Hustle 5K
EventsAlumni

Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the 91±¬ÁÏÍø campus.

September 01, 2023
Abby Musset, 91±¬ÁÏÍø Dental Hygiene student
NewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to 91±¬ÁÏÍø to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
Numa, dressed as a mail carrier in a pile of letters.
News91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag

91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag: What You Missed

The second edition of the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.

August 25, 2023
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Chancellor

Welcome to Fall 2023

If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.

August 24, 2023
High school students attending the CDA Academy receiving classroom instruction
FeaturedNewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
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News91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag

91±¬ÁÏÍø Mailbag: Welcome

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things 91±¬ÁÏÍø and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.

August 18, 2023
91±¬ÁÏÍø students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
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ChancellorFeatured

91±¬ÁÏÍø System Back Online

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.

August 17, 2023
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NewsAlumni

Alumni Legacy Awards

Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.

August 16, 2023
91±¬ÁÏÍø students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
EventsFeatured

91±¬ÁÏÍø Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

August 15, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center.
FeaturedNewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families

The 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...

August 11, 2023
Dr. Patti Conard, a 91±¬ÁÏÍø - Fort Smith, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard

Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the 91±¬ÁÏÍø – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...

August 10, 2023

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