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Advancing ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Through Relationships: Kara Crowley

Kara Crowley, associate director of philanthropy and engagement, benefited from scholarships to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees debt-free. In her role at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, she helps donors establish that same...

December 19, 2025
Crews work on the new ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Windgate entryway in early november 2025
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Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.

December 01, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ staff and students give away thanksgiving meals under the Campus Center portico
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Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Spreads Cheer

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ distributed more than 150 Thanksgiving meals to students and employees ahead of the holiday break.

November 20, 2025
Students load boxes of food into cars during a food giveaway at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
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Nearly 200 Food Boxes Distributed Amid SNAP Uncertainty

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ distributed 194 food boxes to students and employees on Thursday, Nov. 6, in response to increased need this fall and community-wide uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

November 06, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students gather at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee during domestic Maymester trip
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course

Students from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across Arkansas.

June 13, 2025
Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club members pose withtheir 2025 scholarships
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships

Eleven University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students received scholarships at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ on Monday, June 9, 2025.

June 11, 2025
Students wearing first-to-go tees celebrate
AlumniGiving

Day of Giving Raises $102,605 for Student Experiences, Scholarships, Support

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ raised $102,605 during its fifth-annual Day of Giving campaign, advancing the university’s Intrepid Ambition campaign—a strategic initiative to transform the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ campus by 2028.

May 01, 2025
Students walking across the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ campus
GivingStudents

A Little Help to Finish

At the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, students' best interests are always top of mind, especially if it means a little financial help to get them to the finish line.

February 27, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum, Jon Walker, '17, talks to a co-worker at the Walmart International office
AlumniGiving

Why I Give: The Story of ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Alum Jon Walker

Jonathon Walker, '17, had a lot of help when he attended the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. Now, he gives back to current and future students in hopes of fostering their growth in education and careers.

August 31, 2024
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Record Breaking Day of Giving for ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ initiatives.

April 26, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Bell Tower is in the background. Image follows the path in the campus green with pink crepe myrtles on either side
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Celebrates 1,928 Minutes of Giving

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is set to celebrate its annual Day of Giving, starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, and concluding at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, April 26, for a total of 1,928 minutes of giving.

April 23, 2024
Artist Katya Grokhovsky poses with a drawing
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Artist in Residence to Give Talk

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.

January 26, 2024
A student smiles at the camera during the career fair
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Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program

Thanks to a generous gift from long-time ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.

November 16, 2023
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ bakery district
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Launches Community Investment Fund

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development and the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Foundation have announced plans for a revolutionary Community Investment Fund (CIF) of nearly $200,000 aimed at providing seed funds to locally-owned startups...

July 31, 2023
Patricia and Franklin Hawkins
FoundationGiving

Gift Establishes Franklin and H. Patricia Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ received a meaningful gift of $150,000 from the Hawkins Family Limited Partnership to establish the Franklin and H. Patricia Hawkins Memorial Scholarship Endowment. The endowment, established on November 21,...

April 03, 2023

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