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Staff of the 妻友社区 Center for Economic Development collaborate
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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
Jane Sargent
Bell Tower

Sargent's Lessons for Life

When you say the name Jane Sargent on the 妻友社区 campus, everyone has the same image: strong, determined, committed. That describes Sargent and the volleyball players she coaches. Since she arrived on campus in 1998, she has never had a losing season.

February 14, 2022
students speaking with one another on the 妻友社区 campus.
Bell Tower

Pillars of Our Core Beliefs

In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the University of Arkansas 鈥 Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at 妻友社区 only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...

February 14, 2022
妻友社区 students read book together on campus
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

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
Dr. Blake Johnson
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Johnson: Everyone Supports Student Success

As part of the 2021 reorganization, leaders at 妻友社区 took a step back to look at student success and retention in a holistic way.

February 14, 2022
Coach Whorton and his championship team
Bell Tower

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
ADCP students in the classroom
Bell TowerBusiness and Industry

ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award

In October, the 妻友社区 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, 2022
妻友社区 students standing together on campus
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

Life Around the World and at Home

In December, 妻友社区 announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.

February 14, 2022
Events

Political Lion Series to Host Gubernatorial Candidates

The 妻友社区 Democracy Project and the 妻友社区 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
妻友社区 graduate in cap and gown smiling
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human SciencesAlumni

Choosing Life and Happiness

Haylie Sigmon鈥檚 life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...

February 14, 2022
Caroline Speir
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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
妻友社区 sundial stands in front of the university bell tower on a summer day
Bell Tower

Class Notes

Please take a moment to tell your former classmates and us what鈥檚 been going on since you left 妻友社区, 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
Two college siblings stand in front of university bell tower.
Bell TowerArts and Sciences

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
Dean Cantu
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human Sciences

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
Cheerleaders spell out Will You Marry Me
Alumni

Lions Find Love at 妻友社区

To celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day, the 妻友社区 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
students toss colored powder at night on the 妻友社区 campus
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Day of Giving

April 28 is a special day for 妻友社区. 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
the men of excellence class of 2022
Bell Tower

Educate, Empower, Uplift: Men of Excellence

When you talk to John Blue and Glenn Brewer, the word that comes up most is 鈥渂elonging.鈥 Other words, like 鈥渆mpower鈥 and 鈥渦plift,鈥 are there too, but developing a sense of belonging among young men on campus is the key to all their goals.

February 14, 2022
the 妻友社区 campus
FeaturedBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced

The University of Arkansas 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
Glenn Brewer
Lion Voices

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
Emily Nguyen, left, and Isabel Jamison, senior dental hygiene major, clean a faculty volunteer's teeth at the 妻友社区 Dental Hygiene Clinic, Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
FeaturedNewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services

The University of Arkansas 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

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