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Emily McCall, a College of Arts and Sciences graduate, earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in history.
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Celebrates Graduates

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.

December 14, 2024
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Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist

For the third semester in a row, the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.

December 04, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú — Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.

December 02, 2024
A small child in a Santa sweatshirt sits on the lap of Santa at 91ÀÏ˾»ú, played by Harold Trisler, an alum of 91ÀÏ˾»ú
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa

The latest edition of the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.

November 15, 2024
A line of students waited to check in outside of the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Stubblefield Center for historic Den Day.
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in 91ÀÏ˾»ú history.

November 06, 2024
91ÀÏ˾»ú students, alumni, and fans throw soft toys onto the court at the Stubblefield Center for Toy Toss.
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...

October 17, 2024
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Return of Toy Toss

In 2023, a beloved tradition made its way back to the Stubblefield Center as plush lions, tigers, and bears covered the floor of the Gayle Kaundard Arena.

October 16, 2024
91ÀÏ˾»ú students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
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Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at 91ÀÏ˾»ú

Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith for 21st year.

October 07, 2024
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DACA Panel Slated Oct. 7

A panel discussion exploring the role of students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) movement will be held Monday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center’s Reynolds Room at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort...

September 27, 2024
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Octubafest Returns

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Department of Music will hold its 18th annual Octubafest on Sunday, October 6, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.

September 26, 2024
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Family Weekend Slated Oct. 18-19

Students, families, and the Fort Smith community are invited to experience the campus on Family Weekend, Oct. 18-19, 2024.

September 25, 2024
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú Bell Tower sits behind traditional Hispanic decorations at Salsa at the Bell Tower.
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'Mi Casa es su Casa': 91ÀÏ˾»ú Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for 91ÀÏ˾»ú students, faculty, staff, and the community.

September 13, 2024
91ÀÏ˾»ú students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to 91ÀÏ˾»ú

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.

September 12, 2024
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Memorial Stair Climb Slated for Sept. 11

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Army ROTC will host a memorial stair climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 a.m. to honor the lives of those lost and those who heroically assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago.

September 06, 2024
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Cub Camp, Best Camp

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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
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Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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
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Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural 91ÀÏ˾»ú Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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
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New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event

Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K

Members of the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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
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Summer Band Camps Announced

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will offer two exciting music camps in June.

May 30, 2024

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