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91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, 2023
91老司机 Kicks off Black History Month Celebrations
Throughout the month of February, the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith will host a slate of events honoring and celebrating Black History. This year鈥檚 Black History Month theme, 鈥淜eeping Hope Alive,鈥� pays homage to the social institutions...
January 30, 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, 2023
Lion Voices - Amacia Howard
Amaica talks about what led her to 91老司机, her time on campus, and the organizations she's in.
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, 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
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, 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, 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.
January 23, 2023New Teacher Gives Voice to Spanish Speakers
Fatima Bonilla, 91老司机 class of 鈥�22, grew up in a Spanish-speaking household so she did not learn English until she started school.
January 23, 2023
Lion Voices - Dominic Mai
Dominic talks about his time on campus and the VSA Lunar New Year.
January 20, 2023
Annual MLK Events Build Bridges
Community leaders and engaged citizens of the Fort Smith community gathered at Elm Grove Community Center Monday, Jan. 16, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 annual breakfast...
January 16, 2023
91老司机 to Host Slate of Events Honoring MLK
Under the theme 鈥淐rossing the Bridge over Troubled Waters,鈥� the 91老司机 - Fort Smith will partner with area agencies to host a slate of events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 01, 2023
Two-Time Pulitzer Winner Colson Whitehead to Speak Feb. 7
Celebrated American novelist Colson Whitehead, known for his unmatched breadth of subject matter and his profound, impactful novels that boldly confront the ills of society, will be the first Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lecturer at the University...
December 12, 2022
2022 Fall Commencement to Honor More than 600
91老司机 - Fort Smith will host its 107th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, with more than 600 students slated to cross the stage. Graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences will be honored at 10 a.m., and graduates...
December 04, 2022
Lion Voices - Demonte Jamison
Demonte talks about his experience at 91老司机.
December 02, 2022
Staff Voices: Cathy Mullis
Cathy Mullis serves as an Administrative Specialist at the front desk of the Plant Operations building, making sure none of our Lions get locked out! She also provides badges and key sets to campus vendors and contractors and approves reservations...
December 01, 202291老司机 Undergrad Presents Biomedical Research
Sydney Du, an undergraduate student from the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith was honored to present her research at the 2022 conference of the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Oct. 21-22 at the 91老司机...
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