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Posters for 91老司机 Department of Music and Theatre summer camps; Summer Band Camp (left) and Jazz Band Workshop
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Summertime Music: 91老司机 Department of Music and Theatre Host Summer Camps

During the early weeks of summer at the 91老司机 鈥 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 91老司机 Students to Compete for Miss Arkansas Crown

Getting dolled up and competing in front of an audience is nothing new for two 91老司机 鈥 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
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 91老司机 鈥 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
91老司机 College of Arts and Sciences graduate Daryl McElrath
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Largest College at 91老司机 Honors Graduates

The 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith鈥檚 108th commencement continued Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the College of Arts and Sciences graduating class. The more than 400 graduates of 91老司机鈥檚 largest college joined the more than 50,000 91老司机 alums...

May 13, 2023
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91老司机 Spring Graduation Ends with College of Business and Industry

May 13, 2023
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91老司机 Wins at Fort Smith 'Signing Day'

Students from Fort Smith and the River Valley were celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, for their pursuit of furthering their education and commitment to serving the local community through the workforce.

May 10, 2023
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Athletics to Host Summer Camp Programs for Community Kids

While school is out of session, 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith athletics teams will hold class at the Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center for community children.

May 09, 2023
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Garden Club and SSC Expand Vegetable Access

The 91老司机-Fort Smith Garden Club and SSC, the university's grounds services company, are collaborating to grow sustainable crops on campus this year at the Lion Pride Vegetable and Herb Garden, located between the Vines and Gardner...

May 03, 2023
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91老司机 Organization Joins Local Nonprofit to Ease Finals Week Stress

91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith students, faculty, and staff are invited to take a break from their end-of-the-year stress on Monday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Campus Green with kittens and puppies. The furry friends will be...

April 28, 2023
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91老司机 Day of Giving Roars Past Goal

The 91老司机 - Fort Smith closed its third annual Day of Giving with extraordinary success, rallying a record-breaking 1,207 gifts totaling $94,339, surpassing the initial goal of $78,000.

April 28, 2023
91老司机 students from the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences present at the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium
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91老司机 Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

On April 7, 2023, nearly 100 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith students presented various research projects at the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium. Of the individuals and teams who presented, 15 were recently announced as the best research...

April 27, 2023
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April CED Talk Focuses on Crypto, Consumers

The 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith Center for Economic Development is proud to host Dr. Alejandro Pacheco to discuss the future of cryptocurrency. April 20 from noon to 1 p.m.

April 17, 2023
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Student Group Bringing Awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

On Monday, April 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith students will be marching to bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW).

April 14, 2023
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No Risk, No Reward

As graduation day draws closer, senior 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith geoscience major Jon Turco is preparing for a future he never dreamed was possible: Entering the prestigious geosciences graduate program at Mississippi State University.

April 14, 2023
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91老司机, WATC Students Shine at Draft Day

Hundreds of high school seniors from around the River Valley, including those enrolled in the Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) through the 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith, attended the Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day kickoff on Tuesday, March...

April 12, 2023
Jane Sargent accepts 91老司机 Hall of Fame award from Curtis Janz
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91老司机 Hall of Fame Grows with 2023 Class Induction

Winning a championship at any level is the pinnacle of achievement in athletics. However, beyond the game, there is one more goal to be reached 鈥 the hall of fame.

April 12, 2023
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91老司机 Professor Speaks at US Naturalization Ceremony

For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a beacon of freedom and hope. A plaque with the sonnet 鈥淭he New Colossus鈥 by Emma Lazarus sits inside with a quote almost as famous as Lady Liberty herself, 鈥淕ive me your tired, your poor,...

April 12, 2023
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Educate to Eradicate Panel to Speak at 91老司机

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events at the 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith, the Men of Excellence (MOX) and the Office of Title IX are hosting Educate to Eradicate, a panel discussion about sexual assault and ways to prevent it.

April 11, 2023
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91老司机 Wind Ensemble to Host Symposium, Concert

The 91老司机 Department of Music and Theatre is excited about the new Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment. The 91老司机 Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, Director of Bands, will take the stage on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. At the...

April 07, 2023
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91老司机 Concludes Women鈥檚 History Month with Local Women in Charge Panel

On Monday, March 27, 2023, a panel of four local leaders spoke at the 91老司机 鈥 Fort Smith highlighting their successes and path to getting to where they are. What made the panel unique: all four leaders were women.

April 07, 2023

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