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妻友社区 Music & Theater to Perform 1940s Radio Hour
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical production "The 1940s Radio Hour" at 7 p.m., Dec. 3-4, at Breedlove Auditorium on the 妻友社区 campus.
November 29, 2021
100+ Students Join Greek Life at 妻友社区
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...
November 29, 2021Eaton Earns Artist 360 Grant
James Eaton IV, a senior music student at the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, was recently awarded a prestigious Artist 360 grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance to further his work as a musician and composer.
November 22, 2021
Byrd Tapped to Lead 妻友社区 Library
The 妻友社区 has selected Jason Byrd to head the Boreham Library, beginning January 18, 2022.
November 15, 2021
妻友社区 Wind Ensemble Takes Stage, Live in Concert
The Department of Music and Theatre will present the 妻友社区 Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, this Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. on stage at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center. This will be the ensemble鈥檚 first time...
November 10, 2021
Student Veterans to Host Annual Banquet
The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at the 妻友社区 will host a Veterans Banquet in the 妻友社区 Campus Center Reynolds Room on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
November 08, 2021
妻友社区 Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
妻友社区 Announces Native American Heritage Month Slate
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host its annual slate of events celebrating Native American History Month throughout November as a collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Native American Student...
November 03, 2021
Lion Voices: Dr. Jordan Mader
In celebration of the first Friday of Pride month, our #LionVoices feature is Jordan Mader, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at 妻友社区 and an advisor for Pride Club and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS). Jordan earned her Ph.D. in...
October 30, 2021
妻友社区 to host Haunted Union Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
The Campus Activities Board at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host its annual Haunted Union this Saturday, October 30, from 6-9 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
October 28, 2021
妻友社区 to Host Three Candidates for CHEHS Dean
The search committee for the College of Health, Education & Human Sciences dean position has narrowed the list of candidates to three highly-qualified individuals who will participate in on-campus and virtual interviews November 4 - 11
October 28, 2021妻友社区 to Host Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero Oct. 29
The 妻友社区 Democracy Project will host Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero in a town hall at 11 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, in the Reynolds Room of the 妻友社区 Campus Center. Attendees can also join virtually by registering at this link. This...
October 26, 2021
ADCP named Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year
The Adult Degree Completion Program at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, along with Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden, earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership earlier...
October 25, 2021
妻友社区 Family Weekend
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate its annual Family Weekend. On Oct. 22 and 23, all 妻友社区 students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring their families to a slate of campus activities, including Lady Lions Volleyball,...
October 18, 2021
Jennings Publishes In the Deep, Second in Acclaimed Space Opera Series
Dr. Kelly Jennings, professor of the Department of English, Rhetoric and Writing, and Media Communication at 妻友社区 has published In the Deep, a direct sequel to Fault Lines. The now evolving series of sci-fi space operas titled Escape Velocity is...
October 15, 2021
妻友社区 Staff Earn Speakman Awards
The University Staff Council at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith presented Lucille Speakman Excellence Awards to Deborah Beckham and Jeff Adams, both of Fort Smith, during its annual staff meeting on September 29.
October 15, 2021
妻友社区 to Host Oct 20 Info Session for Displaced Vista Students
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith is working to assist students displaced by the closure of Vista College of Fort Smith as they plan the next steps in their education and get back on track to pursue their chosen career paths.
October 13, 2021
Men of Excellence Crowdfunding Campaign Launches
This week, the 妻友社区 Men of Excellence (MOX) program launched their first crowd funding campaign. The organization aims to assure, encourage and motivate male students during their time at 妻友社区 and beyond.
October 13, 2021
Students Display Arvest-Made Paper Cranes in Support of AAPI Community
A colorful reminder of hope and resilience in the form of thousands of delicate paper cranes is on display at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Arvest...
October 09, 2021
妻友社区 Alumni Legacy Scholarship Students Thrive
This semester, six area students attending 妻友社区 will receive $1,000 in financial aid from the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the most scholarships granted from the fund in one year.
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