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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Wins at Fort Smith 'Signing Day'

Students from Fort Smith and the River Valley were celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, for their pursuit of furthering their education and commitment to serving the local community through the workforce.

May 10, 2023
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students from the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences present at the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

On April 7, 2023, nearly 100 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students presented various research projects at the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium. Of the individuals and teams who presented, 15 were recently announced as the best research...

April 27, 2023
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Beating the Odds: ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Alumna, Morgan Scott

When Morgan Scott arrived at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, the thought of completing a degree, let alone going on to complete a graduate degree, felt practically impossible.

April 26, 2023
Students from the College of Business and Industry present their organizational leadership community project
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Next Generation of Community Leaders Prepare at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

Students enrolled in the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s College of Business and Industry, are not only working to become business leaders of the future but are also working to become the next generation of community leaders.

April 26, 2023
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Alex Pacheco

The world of math, numbers, and money might not be for everyone, but Dr. Alex Pacheco is right at home in the middle of it here at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.

April 26, 2023
Tax Day
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Professors Offer Tax Day Tips

Today is Tax day, and we’ve asked Dr. Randall Stone and Dr. Diana Sims, two tax pros at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ what we need to know when filing this year.

April 18, 2023
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, WATC Students Shine at Draft Day

Hundreds of high school seniors from around the River Valley, including those enrolled in the Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) through the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, attended the Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day kickoff on Tuesday, March...

April 12, 2023
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Student Research Symposium back for 16th Year

On Friday, April 7, 2023, the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium returns as students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present nearly 50 diverse research projects culminating in a year’s worth of team and individual work.

April 06, 2023
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Welding Rodeo Winners

Students from nearly a dozen River Valley high schools competed in this year’s Welding Rodeo at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, presented by the Welding Technology Department of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ College of Business and Industry.

April 03, 2023
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All Women Small Business Panel Coming to CED

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will host a Women’s Small Business Panel.

March 31, 2023
ADCP students in class
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Open House Welcomes New Adult Degree Completion Program Students

The Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) open house event on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, was another example of successful community outreach to connect with adult learners and non-traditional students looking to make a positive change.

March 30, 2023
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Open House Welcomes Adult Learners

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will host an open house for its Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Business and Professional Development at the Bakery District in downtown...

March 27, 2023
Student poses in front of welding station
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From WATC to Welder

It isn’t every day when the lightbulb clicks on as if by magic, shining a light on the perfect career path. But for Clayton Moellers, that’s exactly how it happened. Nearly five years ago, as a freshman in high school, the opportunity to take...

March 23, 2023
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Staff Voices: Chelsea Cowan

It takes a dedicated team to put together the hundreds of events, classes, and panels put on at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Center for Economic Development through the Family Enterprise Center (FEC), the Center for Professional Business Development (CPBD), and the...

March 22, 2023
A student welds pieces of metal.
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Fifth Annual Welding Rodeo Set to Return to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

The Welding Technology Department in the College of Business and Industry is excited to announce the return of the annual Welding Rodeo on Friday, March 31, 2023.

March 14, 2023
Students talk to recruiters about job opportunities at All-Majors Career Fair
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ All-Majors Career Fair a Success

Resumes, elevator pitches, and handshakes filled the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on Thursday, March 9 as hundreds of Lions took steps into their new careers at the spring All-Majors Career Fair.

March 10, 2023
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ hosts All-Majors Career Fair

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host an All-Majors Career Fair on Thursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. More than 100 students from all majors will be in attendance with an opportunity to speak with 46 vendors and employers...

March 07, 2023
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Business Major Values Friendship, Involvement, and Planning

Unlike most students on their first day of college at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, JT Beasley showed up at Cub Camp in August with 32 credits and a plan to complete his college degree for free.

January 25, 2023
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Sabo Earns Prestigious Ambassador of the Year Award

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center named Bill Sabo, director of the ASBTDC regional office at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, Ambassador of the Year at its statewide meeting on October 11 in Little Rock. The...

October 21, 2022
Governor Asa Hutchinson, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chancellor Terisa Riley, and CED Executive Director, Kendall Ross pose for a selfie in front of a ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ backdrop.
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Entrepreneurship, Small Business Today's Economy Drivers

It’s a mouthful, but the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, partnered with the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, already has impacted the local economy.

October 20, 2022

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