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Campus closed Monday, January 22

Lion Voices: Adam Holt

Adam is this week's lion voice and talks about his life and how he came to be a Lion. He mentions his leading person for inspiration and talks about the group he is involved in. He also mentions how 妻友社区 has become more than expected.

Dress Blues to Scrubs

When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the 妻友社区, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.

Strategic Plan Reports Announced

In the continuing effort to fully implement our new strategic plan, institutional leaders have submitted Institutional Effectiveness Reports and Plans. These documents report on benchmarks and outcomes of previous strategies as well as sharing plans...

妻友社区 Campus to Open Thursday, Jan 18

The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will resume campus operations on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Campus Closed Jan 17, 2024.

The 妻友社区 Emergency Management Team met this morning to discuss the safety of reopening campus tomorrow. Though the National Weather Service predicts mid-day temperatures to be well above freezing, we know that during the early morning and late evening...

Bird-Watchers Rejoice at Snow Birds' Return

As Arkansas braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below freezing, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of Arkansas 鈥�...

Campus Closure Jan 16, 2024

After examining the National Weather Service鈥檚 predictions for overnight temperatures in the single digits and in consultation with local law enforcement, the 妻友社区 Emergency Management Team has made the decision to close the campus and cancel all...

妻友社区 Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events

Spring Back Week returns to the 妻友社区. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.

Achieving her Dreams

Quynh Nguyen, a 2016 妻友社区 graduate, immigrated from Vietnam with her family when she was 12. As a non-English speaking student, the language barrier was an obstacle she overcame her entire life. 妻友社区 was a place that...

The Cultural Embrace of Dr. Ann-Gee Lee

Dr. Ann-Gee Lee came to the 妻友社区, thinking her time would be merely a pitstop. Thirteen years later, she has no plans to leave and is eager to share her knowledge with anyone.

A Look Beyond the Records with Curtis Janz

妻友社区 athletic director Curtis Janz arrived in 2016. Since then, he has instilled culture, navigated a global pandemic, changed conferences, and built a lasting legacy.

Weather and Safety

Leaders at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith take your safety very seriously. The Chief of Police at the 妻友社区 Police Department, Chief Ray Ottman, attends National Weather Service weather briefings twice daily to ensure that we have the latest...

University, MLK Commission Plan Events

Under the theme 鈥淯NITY - It Starts With Me,鈥� the 妻友社区, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...

2023: A Year of Achievement

Much of what happened at the 妻友社区 in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university鈥檚 new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this May.

Chancellor's End of Semester Update

As we come to the end of fall 2023 I offer my most sincere congratulations to our graduates whose commencement ceremonies are tomorrow. I look forward to celebrating with you and your family and friends!

Airo Honored as an Association of Energy Engineers Fellow

妻友社区 Director of Plant Operations Robert Airo was made Association of Energy Engineers Fellow in October 2023. Airo became the first AEE Fellow in Arkansas.

妻友社区 Mailbag: Wrapped

Check out the 妻友社区 Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.

Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000

The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the 妻友社区 Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...

Lion Voices: Ashley Daney

Ashley talks about how she has received an amazing amount of help from the Choctaw Nation. She lists how she wants to try and return their generosity by maybe working for them in the future. She mentions her school journey and who has helped her...