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Fort Smith to Make 'Dough' Again at The Bakery District
The Bakery District is more than the hottest, hippest place for people searching for coffee, a book, and the best food trucks in Fort Smith; it has become the one-stop shop for local business owners and want-to-be business owners.
February 14, 2022
Changing Focus
Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...
February 14, 2022
Smith Heads 91老司机 Engagement
When 91老司机 Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: 91老司机 Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
Lions Find Love at 91老司机
To celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day, the 91老司机 - Fort Smith gathered together generations of our Lion Love Stories. Dedicated to the students who met in our Westark Community College days and the university as it is known today.
February 14, 2022
New Dean for Health, Education, and human Sciences
Dr. D. Antonio 鈥淒ean鈥� Cantu assumed the position of Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences on Feb.1. The search for the new head administrator had been underway since June, led by the ACES (Academic Career and Executive...
February 14, 2022
Day of Giving
April 28 is a special day for 91老司机. Not only is it our mascot Numa鈥檚 birthday, but it鈥檚 also when we celebrate our annual Day of Giving.
February 14, 2022
Class Notes
Please take a moment to tell your former classmates and us what鈥檚 been going on since you left 91老司机, Westark, or Fort Smith Junior College. Tell us about your job, your family, your hobbies, your adventures, your plans, or whatever you want to...
February 14, 2022
Alumna Makes History
Even when she was little, Caroline Speir was that girl, the one who wanted to stop to see every historical site, read every historical plaque, and understand every historical event.
February 14, 2022
Life Around the World and at Home
In December, 91老司机 announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.
February 14, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, 91老司机 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022
ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award
In October, the 91老司机 Adult Degree Completion Program, Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership.
February 14, 2022Political Lion Series to Host Gubernatorial Candidates
The 91老司机 Democracy Project and the 91老司机 Political Science Department will host virtual town halls with the declared candidates for Arkansas Governor, beginning with democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Anthony Bland Wednesday, February 16, 2022,...
February 14, 2022
Pillars of Our Core Beliefs
In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at 91老司机 only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...
February 14, 2022
Criminal Justice Grad Shines as Protector
Andy would say it was no big deal, but his sister Darcy sees it differently.鈥淗e is a lifesaver,鈥� she said recently.
February 14, 2022
University Bids Farewell to Whorton
In December, Lions across the country, especially women鈥檚 basketball fans, said goodbye to the man who put 鈥渨inningest鈥� in their vocabulary.
February 14, 2022
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Lion Voices: Glenn Brewer II
Happy Friday and Happy Black History Month, Lions! This week鈥檚 #LionVoices feature is sophomore business administration major, Glenn Allen Brewer II!
February 11, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The 91老司机 - Fort Smith will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All 91老司机 students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The 91老司机 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate National Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022
Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The 91老司机- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022Popular Topics
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