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Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students share signs with why they registered to vote during National Voter Registration Day
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.

September 11, 2025
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Nominations Open for ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District

The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.

August 25, 2025
Two ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students each hold a stuffed Numa at the 2024 Campus Picnic and Block Party
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Mid-Week Party Invites ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Community

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.

August 22, 2025
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Launches Monthly Research Den Programming

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.

August 21, 2025
Two students pose on the sidewalk near the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Bell Tower while others walk to class during the first day of the fall semester
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Full Slate of Events Welcomes ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Students

Check out a complete list of events happening during the 2025 Welcome Week at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.

August 14, 2025
Numa in front of the Stubblefield Center at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Announces Full Slate of Summer Camps for 2025

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host multiple athletic and music summer camps throughout June, July, and August. Camps are open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

May 01, 2025
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AI Expo at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ May 1

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.

April 30, 2025
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Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith is once again preparing students for finals with the return of the semiannual Long Night Against Procrastination event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 30 at the Boreham Library.

April 24, 2025
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Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.

April 22, 2025
MIAA mascots stand at the mound with the Kansas City Royals mascot
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.

April 21, 2025
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18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

April 07, 2025
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Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 03, 2025
Michael Lander, sophomore music history major, and his speed cube in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
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Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers

Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.

March 14, 2025
Mayor McGill shakes hands at a ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Democracy Project event.
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State of the City Slated March 17

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

March 10, 2025
International Women's Day, 2025. Theme is #AccelerateAction
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International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.

March 04, 2025
Lion Dancers perform at the VSA Lunar New Year celebration
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VSA to host Lunar New Year Celebration

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24, honoring Vietnamese cultural traditions and fostering community connection.

January 20, 2025
Emily McCall, a College of Arts and Sciences graduate, earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in history.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Celebrates Graduates

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.

December 14, 2024
Boreham Library at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
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Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist

For the third semester in a row, the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.

December 04, 2024
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6

The University of Arkansas — Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.

December 02, 2024

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