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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by 91ÀÏ˾»ú ROTC

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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 91ÀÏ˾»ú Campus...

September 07, 2023
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
Harold Keller,
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

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

September 04, 2023
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La 91ÀÏ˾»ú 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
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Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith 91ÀÏ˾»ú Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the 91ÀÏ˾»ú campus.

September 01, 2023
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91ÀÏ˾»ú to Host Sí Se Puede Admissions Event

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Office of Admissions 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
91ÀÏ˾»ú students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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
91ÀÏ˾»ú students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - 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 NUMA Move-In Crew volunteer picks up a basket topped with a lion pillow
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Resident...

August 10, 2023
Anna Demmer (10) leaps to return a shot by an opponent
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91ÀÏ˾»ú 91ÀÏ˾»ú Prepare for Inaugural Game

91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...

August 07, 2023
A family waves as they exit the June 2023 Mane Event
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July 28 Mane Event to Feature Spanish Track for Familes

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith will continue its commitment to inclusive community engagement during its upcoming Mane Event orientation on Friday, July 28, 2023, with specialized Spanish language sessions to help parents and families learn...

July 21, 2023
Students wave to the camera during Mane Event at 91ÀÏ˾»ú
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Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith as they prepare for fall classes.

July 21, 2023
An historic photo of Stuckey's candies
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Stuckey's CEO to Speak to Family Enterprise Center

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Family Enterprise Center will host renowned speaker Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, for its quarterly breakfast slated for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the Center for Economic Development at the...

June 22, 2023
Students cheer with a poster at 91ÀÏ˾»ú Mane Event
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Mane Event Q&A

Close to 300 incoming students filled the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith campus on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a new student orientation called Mane Event. The students will begin their journey as Lions in the fall of 2023 taking paths as student-athletes,...

June 16, 2023
Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil poster
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Gettin' Shrimpy With It

It’s okay to be ‘shellfish’ at the annual all-you-can-eat Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil. Recent graduates and all Lions are invited to chow down on heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJ’s...

June 01, 2023
Posters for 91ÀÏ˾»ú Department of Music and Theatre summer camps; Summer Band Camp (left) and Jazz Band Workshop
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Summertime Music: 91ÀÏ˾»ú Department of Music and Theatre Host Summer Camps

During the early weeks of summer at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith, chattering squirrels, the puttering of golf carts, and the sounds of prospective students on campus tours fill the air. But beginning Monday, June 12, notes will sound...

June 01, 2023
Jayson Toney (left) and Callie Scherrey (right)
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Two 91ÀÏ˾»ú Students to Compete for Miss Arkansas Crown

Getting dolled up and competing in front of an audience is nothing new for two 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith students. Junior Jayson Toney, a media communications major, and senior Callie Scherrey, a nursing major, will call Little Rock home...

May 24, 2023
91ÀÏ˾»ú College of Arts and Sciences graduate Daryl McElrath
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Largest College at 91ÀÏ˾»ú Honors Graduates

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith’s 108th commencement continued Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the College of Arts and Sciences graduating class. The more than 400 graduates of 91ÀÏ˾»ú’s largest college joined the more than 50,000 91ÀÏ˾»ú alums...

May 13, 2023
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences master's graduate, Jaime Vargas
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College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Celebrates Graduates

The 108th Commencement at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith began Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the graduation of more than 250 students from the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences (CHEHS).

May 13, 2023
Caroline flips her tassel at graduation
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91ÀÏ˾»ú Spring Graduation Ends with College of Business and Industry

May 13, 2023

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