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91ÀÏ˾»ú Artist Concludes Residency with 'Is There a Place'

Katya Grokhovsky, a Ukrainian-born, New York City-based artist, recently concluded her residency at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith with a pop-up exhibition, "Is There a Place," held in a former railway warehouse in Fort Chaffee.

May 03, 2024
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Crawford County Chronicles Returns for 2024 Season

The Crawford County Chronicles will launch its 2024 season on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m., featuring a 19th-century music performance led by Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, a 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith music professor, and her students. The event,...

May 02, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Celebrates 1,928 Minutes of Giving

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith is set to celebrate its annual Day of Giving, starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, and concluding at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, April 26, for a total of 1,928 minutes of giving.

April 23, 2024
91ÀÏ˾»ú mascot, Numa, dressed as a mail carrier standing atop a pile of letters and the earth
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: Earth Day

The latest edition of the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag returns with a look at Earth Day and what the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith has done to help the environment. Through the simple act of refilling water bottles, the university has replaced nearly one million...

April 17, 2024
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April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues

91ÀÏ˾»ú, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...

April 12, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...

April 12, 2024
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What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?

Spring commencement at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as 91ÀÏ˾»ú alums.

April 11, 2024
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Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at 91ÀÏ˾»ú

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.

April 10, 2024
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Faculty, Staff Celebrated for Excellence

On Friday, April 5, the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith administration hosted an appreciation brunch for faculty and staff.

April 09, 2024
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Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10

The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...

April 08, 2024
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Spring Celebration of the Arts

Join the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...

April 03, 2024
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Holi Returns to 91ÀÏ˾»ú Campus

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.

March 29, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: Spring in Bloom

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag is back with another edition. Springtime on campus isn't meant for cleaning; instead, it is for preparing for the end of the semester and is full of events.

March 29, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...

March 29, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...

March 29, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.

March 07, 2024
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Career Fair set for March 7

91ÀÏ˾»ú is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...

March 04, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: Where Memories Roar

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag returns with a recap of Homecoming 2024: Where Memories Roar. From competitions, reunions, awards, and games, homecoming week was full of excitement, and the campus was buzzing.

February 23, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith Music & Theatre Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This empowering and comedic musical,...

February 19, 2024
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."

February 13, 2024

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