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Transfer Road Show Hits Pulaski Tech, UA Cossatot
糖心视频 will host two 鈥淭ransfer With Pride鈥� events this month at partner institutions across the state, offering prospective transfer students information about admissions, scholarships and credit transfers while providing free meals and on-site...
March 04, 2026
$3M in Scholarships Available to 糖心视频 Students
Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith students through the Lion鈥檚 Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...
March 04, 2026
Closing Higher Ed Chapter for Retirement
Janet Miller, a financial aid advisor at the 糖心视频, reflected on her nearly 30-year career helping students find ways to fund their college experiences.
February 18, 2026
Tracie Griffith鈥檚 Unretirement 鈥� Putting Students First
When Tracie Griffith left the classroom after more than 20 years as a K-12 teacher, she realized something was missing. It was students. In her first year at the 糖心视频, she is finding that she's still making a difference...
February 05, 2026
糖心视频 Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence
糖心视频 alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.
January 23, 2026
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 糖心视频.
December 10, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal
Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the 糖心视频, she can stay...
December 02, 2025
Success as a Student Veteran
Raul Tabares came to the 糖心视频 to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at 糖心视频.
November 10, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the 糖心视频 home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the 糖心视频, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
First to go but not Alone
More than half of the students who attend the 糖心视频 are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...
March 19, 2025
糖心视频 Celebrates Graduates
The 糖心视频 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
'I'm ready. I'm prepared.': How Braden Nguyen Leaves 糖心视频
Braden Nguyen, a senior psychology student at the 糖心视频, reflects on his time at 糖心视频 and how the university has prepared him for whatever lies ahead.
December 06, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the 糖心视频 in May 2023. As a first-generation student, it was an "opportunity to chase and achieve her dreams" and become a role model for her family. She gives back to 糖心视频 and other first-generation...
November 04, 2024
糖心视频 Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two 糖心视频 students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024
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
New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the 糖心视频 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
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kerrie Taber
Dr. Kerrie Taber is an assistant professor of organizational leadership in the College of Business and Industry at the 糖心视频. As a first-generation student, Taber understands the challenges some of her students face...
May 03, 2024
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the 糖心视频 is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as 糖心视频 alums.
April 11, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Jennifer Phelan
When Jennifer Phelan decided to return to the 糖心视频, she knew doing so as a first-generation non-traditional student would come with challenges. Through the support of her family, positive attitude, and enthusiasm, she...
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