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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
91老司机 Student Research Symposium back for 16th Year
On Friday, April 7, 2023, the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium returns as students from the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith will present nearly 50 diverse research projects culminating in a year鈥檚 worth of team and individual work.
April 06, 2023
91老司机 Students Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith has a full slate of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events geared towards building relationships and bringing awareness to a topic that has unfortunately impacted far too many individuals.
April 05, 2023
Criminal Justice Symposium Returns to 91老司机
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the annual Criminal Justice Symposium returns to the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith. The educational and career-centered event will take place in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room from 9 a.m. to...
April 04, 2023
Welding Rodeo Winners
Students from nearly a dozen River Valley high schools competed in this year鈥檚 Welding Rodeo at the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith, presented by the Welding Technology Department of the 91老司机 College of Business and Industry.
April 03, 202391老司机 Student Wins Competition at Spanish Symposium
91老司机 Student Wins Competition at Spanish Symposium
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