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A small child in a Santa sweatshirt sits on the lap of Santa at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, played by Harold Trisler, an alum of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa

The latest edition of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.

November 15, 2024
A line of students waited to check in outside of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Stubblefield Center for historic Den Day.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ history.

November 06, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students, alumni, and fans throw soft toys onto the court at the Stubblefield Center for Toy Toss.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...

October 17, 2024
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Return of Toy Toss

In 2023, a beloved tradition made its way back to the Stubblefield Center as plush lions, tigers, and bears covered the floor of the Gayle Kaundard Arena.

October 16, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
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Haunted University Returns Oct. 25

Haunted University is back at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ on Oct. 25, drawing thousands for one of the region’s largest Halloween events. This year adds an outdoor screening of Monsters University to the mix of Trunk or Treat, carnival games, and the classic haunted...

October 07, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
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Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ for 21st year.

October 07, 2024
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DACA Panel Slated Oct. 7

A panel discussion exploring the role of students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) movement will be held Monday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center’s Reynolds Room at the University of Arkansas - Fort...

September 27, 2024
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Octubafest Returns

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Department of Music will hold its 18th annual Octubafest on Sunday, October 6, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.

September 26, 2024
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Family Weekend Slated Oct. 18-19

Students, families, and the Fort Smith community are invited to experience the campus on Family Weekend, Oct. 18-19, 2024.

September 25, 2024
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Bell Tower sits behind traditional Hispanic decorations at Salsa at the Bell Tower.
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'Mi Casa es su Casa': ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students, faculty, staff, and the community.

September 13, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.

September 12, 2024
U.S. Flags planted throughout the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ campus green
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Memorial Stair Climb Slated for Sept. 11

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Army ROTC will host a memorial stair climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 a.m. to honor the lives of those lost and those who heroically assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago.

September 06, 2024
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Cub Camp, Best Camp

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ kicked off the semester with Cub Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.

August 17, 2024
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Cub Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual Cub Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...

August 09, 2024
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Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards

Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...

August 08, 2024
New students tour the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ campus during Mane Event
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New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event

Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...

July 19, 2024
Kauffman Stadium, where MLB's Kansas City Royals play, under the lights
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K

Members of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.

June 26, 2024
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Summer Band Camps Announced

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Department of Music and Theatre will offer two exciting music camps in June.

May 30, 2024
Katya Grokhovsky at her pop-up exhibition,
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Artist Concludes Residency with 'Is There a Place'

Katya Grokhovsky, a Ukrainian-born, New York City-based artist, recently concluded her residency at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ with a pop-up exhibition, "Is There a Place," held in a former railway warehouse in Fort Chaffee.

May 03, 2024
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Crawford County Chronicles Returns for 2024 Season

The Crawford County Chronicles will launch its 2024 season on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m., featuring a 19th-century music performance led by Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, a University of Arkansas – Fort Smith music professor, and her students. The event,...

May 02, 2024

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