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100+ Students Join Greek Life at 91ÀÏ˾»ú
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...
November 29, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú Wind Ensemble Takes Stage, Live in Concert
The Department of Music and Theatre will present the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, this Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. on stage at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center. This will be the ensemble’s first time...
November 10, 2021Student Veterans to Host Annual Banquet
The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith will host a Veterans Banquet in the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Campus Center Reynolds Room on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
November 08, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú Announces Native American Heritage Month Slate
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith will host its annual slate of events celebrating Native American History Month throughout November as a collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Native American Student...
November 03, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú to host Haunted Union Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
The Campus Activities Board at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith will host its annual Haunted Union this Saturday, October 30, from 6-9 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
October 28, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú to Host Three Candidates for CHEHS Dean
The search committee for the College of Health, Education & Human Sciences dean position has narrowed the list of candidates to three highly-qualified individuals who will participate in on-campus and virtual interviews November 4 - 11
October 28, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú to Host Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero Oct. 29
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú Democracy Project will host Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero in a town hall at 11 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, in the Reynolds Room of the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Campus Center. Attendees can also join virtually by registering at this link. This...
October 26, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú Family Weekend
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith will celebrate its annual Family Weekend. On Oct. 22 and 23, all 91ÀÏ˾»ú students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring their families to a slate of campus activities, including Lady Lions Volleyball,...
October 18, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú Staff Earn Speakman Awards
The University Staff Council at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith presented Lucille Speakman Excellence Awards to Deborah Beckham and Jeff Adams, both of Fort Smith, during its annual staff meeting on September 29.
October 15, 2021Lions Support 9/11 Week of Service through Community Outreach Day
On the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith provided community services throughout the early morning on Saturday in honor of those that lost their lives.
October 01, 2021Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at 91ÀÏ˾»ú
This Wednesday, the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...
September 26, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú Honors 2020 Graduates
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith held the first two of its seven commencement ceremonies this month on Saturday, May 1, honoring 2020 graduates who returned to campus to take their long-delayed walking across the stage.
May 01, 2021Future Still Bright for 91ÀÏ˾»ú Performers, As Sun Sets on Season of Entertainment
As the sun sets on the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith’s Season of Entertainment just shy of its 40th year, Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus and Community Events Stacey Jones reflected on how the season started, his favorite moments, and...
April 15, 2021Jayson Toney Crowned Miss 91ÀÏ˾»ú 2021
In a competition that awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships and prizes among its eight candidates, Jayson Toney claimed the crown of Miss 91ÀÏ˾»ú 2021 during the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith’s scholarship competition on March 13.
March 13, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú Hosts 48th Annual Conference of the Arkansas Political Science Association
The 48th Annual Conference of the Arkansas Political Science Association took place in a virtual format Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26, hosted for the first time by the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith.
March 11, 202191ÀÏ˾»ú Kicks Off Women's History Month Slate on March 8, International Women's Day
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith has announced a slate of events honoring and celebrating Women’s History Month, kicking off on the 2021 International Day of Women, March 8, with celebrations, discussions, and presentations at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú...
March 05, 2021Lt. Gov. Griffin to Host Town Hall March 3
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith will host a virtual town hall with Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 3. Griffin will discuss his role as lieutenant governor as it pertains to the state government, the...
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