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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Laura Flores

Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how 妻友社区 impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.

September 22, 2023
Student walks across the 妻友社区 campus with her backpack and a smile
EventsNews

College Fair Coming to 妻友社区

The 妻友社区 to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. 妻友社区 will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023
妻友社区 Campus Green from above
FeaturedNews

妻友社区 Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The 妻友社区 was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
妻友社区 English Professor, Dr. Cammie Sublette
Lion Voices

Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette

妻友社区 English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at 妻友社区 as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.

September 18, 2023
The 妻友社区 Bakery District
FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

妻友社区 Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The 妻友社区 announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
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Chancellor

Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days

It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.

September 15, 2023
Jasmine Rosa sitting on a bench smiling
Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa

Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the 妻友社区 has helped prepare her for her future.

September 15, 2023
妻友社区 web specialist, Scott Goines
Lion Voices

Staff Voices: Scott Goines

Meet 妻友社区 web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the 妻友社区 website are optimized.

September 15, 2023
妻友社区 students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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Constitution Week at 妻友社区, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the 妻友社区 Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
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EventsBusiness and Industry

Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the 妻友社区. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

September 13, 2023
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News妻友社区 Mailbag

妻友社区 Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The 妻友社区 Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering 妻友社区 Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights 妻友社区 volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
妻友社区 cub camp students gather under the bell tower
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妻友社区 Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The 妻友社区 announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta

Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the 妻友社区 and how it has helped him.

September 08, 2023
American Flags planted throughout the 妻友社区 Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background
EventsNews

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by 妻友社区 ROTC

The 妻友社区 ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the 妻友社区 Campus...

September 07, 2023
妻友社区 Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
NewsAlumni

Seven Welcomed to 妻友社区 Alumni Advisory Council

The 妻友社区 Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all 妻友社区 alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
View of the 妻友社区 Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower
EventsNews

妻友社区 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The 妻友社区 celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
Harold Keller,
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妻友社区 Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former 妻友社区 art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the 妻友社区 Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at 妻友社区, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
Student Disability Services' new space at the 妻友社区, Flanders 114
News

Student Disability Services Moves Location

The 妻友社区 enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
Personal de la Oficina de Admisiones de la 妻友社区
Events

La 妻友社区 organizar谩 el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento ser谩 completamente en espa帽ol y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana informaci贸n 煤til sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transici贸n exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
妻友社区 Office of Admissions team
EventsFeatured

妻友社区 to Host S铆 Se Puede Admissions Event

The 妻友社区 Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023

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