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91老司机 Elevates Military Friendly Ranking
The 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith has once again been awarded designation as a Military Friendly School for the 2023-2024 academic year. The university earned Silver Status designation, moving up in the ranks from last year鈥檚 Bronze rating.
March 07, 2023
Chancellor Riley Reports Staff Senate Actions, Budget Updates
As the weather warms up, I am so grateful for the signs of spring I see across our beautiful campus. I don鈥檛 know about you, but I was really getting tired of leafless trees and dry or dead plants/grass. The rain this week will cause a quick greening...
March 03, 2023 Chancellor Updates Campus on Homecoming, 鈥楽pelling Bee,鈥� Accepted Students
It has been a busy and productive two weeks at 91老司机. We had an amazing Homecoming Week full of campus activities and visits with proud alumni who have a lifelong love for this university. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make all of the events...
February 24, 2023
91老司机 Offers Unique Summer Program for High School Juniors
High school juniors considering a career in early childhood education have a new opportunity to learn, earn college credits, and receive a stipend thanks to an innovative program at the 91老司机 - Fort Smith.
February 21, 2023
2023 91老司机 Award Winners Announced
91老司机 - Fort Smith alumni gathered for the homecoming brunch on Saturday, Feb. 18, first celebrating award winners before heading to the pep rally and basketball games at the Gayle Kaundart Arena in the Stubblefield Center.
February 18, 2023
Witt, Gilbertson Crowned Homecoming Royalty
On Saturday afternoon, February 18, 2023, the Lions, Camera, Action, slate of homecoming festivities at the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Jesse Witt and Shae Gilbertson as 2023 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 18, 2023
2023 Homecoming Court Announced
The 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2023 Homecoming Court on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
February 16, 2023 Chancellor Riley Celebrates Read This! Committee
This note is specifically to lift up and celebrate the work of the Read This Committee whose members, in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, selected and hosted Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead on campus.
February 08, 2023 Chancellor Advances Upcoming Events on Campus, at CED
I am thrilled to write to you today NOT to cancel or postpone classes. It is shocking to see that the forecast this weekend is in the mid to high-50s after spend the early part of this week iced into our homes. Again, I want to thank all of you for...
February 03, 2023
Chancellor Message: Campus Announcement
Campus will open at 10 a.m. for normal operations on Thursday, February 2, 2023. This delayed start to work and classes should allow the majority of normal commuting traffic to be off the roadways when our employees are coming to work. Stay up-to-date...
February 01, 202391老司机鈥檚 Jumpstart Arkansas to Expand to NorthWest Arkansas Community College
The 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Jumpstart Arkansas announced that it received a grant of $219,287 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, through the support of EngageAR, the Arkansas state office...
February 01, 2023Ed Major Gives Preschoolers a Jumpstart into Kindergarten
91老司机 junior Karina Gonzales became a member of Jumpstart because she wanted to help educate young minds, but what she learned is as important as what she taught.
February 01, 2023 Chancellor Message: Campus Closure for January 31
Due to predictions from the national weather service and out of an abundance of caution, Chancellor Terisa Riley has made the decision to close the 91老司机 campus on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All classes taught in-person AND online, including classes...
January 30, 2023From Childcare to the Classroom, Teacher Takes Road Less Traveled
With family members cheering her on from their seats, Cecily Kimble, 91老司机 class of 鈥�22, was all smiles as she crossed the Stubblefield Center stage at May鈥檚 graduation ceremony.
January 27, 2023
Season Named for Stacey Jones
The 91老司机 Season of Entertainment has been renamed the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
January 27, 2023
Perseverance Pays Off for First-Generation Graduate
Miguel Roque, 91老司机 class of 鈥�22, knows the importance of working hard to overcome obstacles, and he鈥檚 used that skill to become a first-generation college graduate and military officer.
January 26, 2023Business Major Values Friendship, Involvement, and Planning
Unlike most students on their first day of college at 91老司机, JT Beasley showed up at Cub Camp in August with 32 credits and a plan to complete his college degree for free.
January 25, 2023For the Love of Dance and Language
Dance is a joyful practice for Isaac Navarro, 91老司机 class of 鈥�12, who shares that joy with the community as a Zumba instructor at the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Recreation and Wellness Center and Mercy Fitness Center.
January 24, 2023 Chancellor Message: Weather Update
Due to hazardous weather conditions, the 91老司机 - Fort Smith campus will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
January 24, 2023 Chancellor鈥檚 Message: Jan. 24 Early Release
As a result of predictions from the National Weather Service, 91老司机 Chancellor Terisa Riley is authorizing an early release from work and classes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
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