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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
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Student Disability Services Moves Location

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
Abby Musset, 91ÀÏ˾»ú Dental Hygiene student
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From 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, 2023
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91ÀÏ˾»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, 2023
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Hands-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, 2023
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91ÀÏ˾»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, 2023
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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
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91ÀÏ˾»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, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith's Little Lions Child Development Center.
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Little 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, 2023
Dr. Patti Conard, a 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
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Faculty 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,...

August 10, 2023
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The Dog Days of...Cicadas?

Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.

August 04, 2023
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Tax-Free Savings

Arkansas Tax-Free Weekend means savings for 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.

August 02, 2023
Dr. Stephen Husarik discussing Beethoven's 32 Variations in C minor, WoO 80, at the annual conference of the Humanities Education and Research Association, Chicago, Spring, 2019.
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Buried in History: The Musical Discovery of Dr. Stephen Husarik

In an office that could easily be confused for a library by the number of books on shelves, it was a computer that 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith professor Dr. Stephen Husarik pored over seven days a week, 365 days, for nearly two straight...

July 26, 2023
91ÀÏ˾»ú alumn, Bryce Neal, celebrates a big moment with the University of Louisville softball program. He is a former assistant coach for the Cardinals.
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From Lions to Tigers: Coach Bryce Neal

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the LSU softball program introduced Bryce Neal as the newest assistant coach to join the Tigers’ staff in Baton Rouge. His hiring comes on the heels of a meteoric rise in the softball coaching world and is backed by...

July 12, 2023
91ÀÏ˾»ú graduate Anna Vincent stands next to the entrance sign at the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
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From 91ÀÏ˾»ú to Preserver of History: Anna Vincent

Anna Vincent, a history graduate ('17) of the 91ÀÏ˾»ú – Fort Smith, finds herself twenty miles from the 91ÀÏ˾»ú campus, where history and culture are buried in time. The Spiro Mounds in Fort Coffee, Oklahoma, contain artifacts from...

July 03, 2023
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Exclusive New Career Beckoned to 91ÀÏ˾»ú Grad

Part of what Hannah Cervantes likes about her new career is its exclusivity.

June 28, 2023
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Spring 2023 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Announced

The 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

June 28, 2023
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Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks

Some people attend professional conferences with a combination of boredom and indifference, but not Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith.

June 28, 2023
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Lion Scholars Program, Preparing Students for Success

Despite fall classes not beginning until Monday, August 21, Academic Success Center staff at the 91ÀÏ˾»ú - Fort Smith are busy preparing incoming first-year students for academic success through the Lion Scholars program.

June 27, 2023
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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

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