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Heppner Takes Over Cub Camp
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith has named sophomore Maggie Heppner as the 2024 Cub Camp Student Director.
October 04, 2023Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas
On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.
October 02, 202391ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: Feeding Lions
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how 91ÀÏ˾»ú helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.
September 29, 202391ÀÏ˾»ú Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023College Fair Coming to 91ÀÏ˾»ú
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. 91ÀÏ˾»ú will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 202391ÀÏ˾»ú Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023Constitution Week at 91ÀÏ˾»ú, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
September 13, 202391ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering 91ÀÏ˾»ú Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights 91ÀÏ˾»ú volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 20239/11 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, 2023Seven Welcomed to 91ÀÏ˾»ú 91ÀÏ˾»ú Advisory Council
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith 91ÀÏ˾»ú Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all 91ÀÏ˾»ú alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 202391ÀÏ˾»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, 2023Student Disability Services Moves Location
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to 91ÀÏ˾»ú to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 202391ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 202391ÀÏ˾»ú Mailbag: Welcome
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things 91ÀÏ˾»ú and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023Cub 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, 202391ÀÏ˾»ú Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
August 11, 2023Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
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