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Students Awarded Thousands in Scholarships
Three accounting students from the 91老司机 - Fort Smith ended the spring semester by being awarded $2,000 in academic scholarships from the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants' Student Education Fund.
June 14, 2024
Double Dose of Graduation
Joshua Merritt, a recent 91老司机鈥擣ort Smith graduate, celebrated the completion of not one but two degrees during his time at 91老司机. After starting at the university at just 13 years old, Merritt graduated with a bachelor's degree...
May 31, 2024
91老司机 Student to Ride Cross-Country for The Ability Experience
Braxten Martin, a student at the 91老司机 - Fort Smith, will embark on a 4,300-mile cross-country bike ride to raise awareness for those with physical and mental disabilities. He will set out on The Ability Experience's Journey of Hope,...
May 23, 2024
2-year Nursing Track Announced
This week the 91老司机 - Fort Smith announced the return of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing degree in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing, offering a two-year Registered Nurse (RN) pathway, and an affordable...
May 20, 2024
Alexander to Serve as Next Dean of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Toni Alexander will serve as the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Alexander, a seasoned academic leader, will assume her new role on July 8, 2024, following a comprehensive national search.
April 30, 2024
91老司机 Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024
Students at the 91老司机 - Fort Smith who were nominated by 91老司机 faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 29, 2024
Record Breaking Day of Giving for 91老司机
The 91老司机 - Fort Smith's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple 91老司机 initiatives.
April 26, 2024
Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent
Zane Gibson, the 91老司机 - Fort Smith men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...
April 19, 2024Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the 91老司机 - Fort Smith 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.
April 18, 2024
April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues
91老司机, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the 91老司机 Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...
April 12, 2024
Azahares Launches 2024 Edition
The 91老司机 - Fort Smith announced the release of the 2024 edition of Azahares, the university鈥檚 award-winning Spanish-language literary magazine with a standing-room-only celebration April 11.
April 12, 2024
91老司机 Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade
The 91老司机 - 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
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the 91老司机 - Fort Smith is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as 91老司机 alums.
April 11, 2024
Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the 91老司机 - 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
91老司机 Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The 91老司机 - 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
91老司机 Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year
The 91老司机 - 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
Holi Returns to 91老司机 Campus
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the 91老司机 - Fort Smith. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.
March 29, 2024
Magallanes to Serve as AVC of Enrollment Management
The 91老司机 - Fort Smith announced this week that Brooke Magallanes will serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. In her new role, Magallanes will be responsible for overseeing the university's efforts...
March 11, 2024
91老司机 Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage
The 91老司机 - 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
2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named
On April 7, 2023, the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith (91老司机) celebrated academic excellence by awarding four distinguished faculty members with Faculty Appreciation Awards. The 2023 winners are, Dr. Lindsy Lawrence for the Lucille Speakman...
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