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Sharon Winn (center) views the commemorative brick purchased by her husband, Jim (right), that is in Lion Pride Square.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn

Since being founded in 1928, the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.

May 01, 2026
group photo of the back of graduate heads all wearing graduation caps
CommunityFeaturedNewsStudents

Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies

It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.

May 01, 2026
A group of students console a classmate while he is being vulnerable.
CommunityNewsStudents

Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.

April 30, 2026
group shot of the back of heads of graduates wearing graduation caps
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies details set

April 29, 2026
Students walk along the sidewalk in front of the Boreham Library at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.
EventsNewsStudents

Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library

As the spring semester winds down at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.

April 22, 2026
Seven pairs of hands holding small plants in dirt.
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Sustainability at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ for Earth Day and Every Day

Sustainability is a big component of Earth Day, and the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is dedicated to ensuring that its faculty, staff, and students are aware of and participate in sustainable practices every day.

April 17, 2026
A mom and daughter pose with Numa at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ accepted student day
FeaturedFirst GenerationNews

Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.

April 13, 2026
Left to right: Bryan Alexis and Susan Krafft accept their Student Government Association Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards.
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Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
From left to right: Tom Watkins, Dr. Jordan Mader, Dr. Ann-Gee Lee, Roberta Parks, and Dr. Virginia Hardgraves accept their faculty awards.
FeaturedNews

Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Awards

Faculty members from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...

April 10, 2026
From left to right, Allyson Lovell, Darren Smith, and Jennifer Holland at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Faculty and Staff Awards.
FeaturedNews

Three Take Home Annual ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Staff Awards

Staff members from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum, Vi Le, '19, holds a sign saying she matched with radiology at Virginia Mason Seattle
AlumniArts and SciencesNews

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Alumni Celebrate Match Day at ARCOM

Alumni from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ found out where they will spend their residency programs during Match Day at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine on March 20.

March 25, 2026
A chalkboard has the Mandarin translation of the English word
CommunityNews

Learning Mandarin Made Easy

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ professor Dr. Ann-Gee Lee leans on her heritage to bring back a free Mandarin course for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

January 30, 2026
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ campus sign covered in snow
CommunityNewsStudents

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Crews Prepare Campus for Winter Storm with Updated Ice Control Plan

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ grounds crews prepare the campus as winter storm approaches in order to make certain students, faculty and staff remain safe and can access the areas they need

January 21, 2026
chemistry lab under construction with bench tops removed awaiting new ones
Arts and SciencesNews

New Lab Benches to Modernize ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chemistry Laboratory

Bench in the chemestry lab in the Math-Science buidling at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ are being updated and replaced with new tops and space.

January 16, 2026
Statue of Martin Luther King Jr.
CommunityEventsFeaturedNews

River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events

Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ campus and across the River Valley.

January 05, 2026
An evening photo of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
AlumniEventsNews

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 2026 Homecoming Schedule Revealed

Homecoming returns to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ from Feb. 23-28, 2026. The university is excited to share a full schedule for the week, including both new and returning events.

December 10, 2025
Petri dishes are shown in a microbiology lab
Arts and SciencesFeaturedNews

$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research

A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the Arkansas INBRE network.

December 01, 2025
a scientist works on the ATKA Go chromatography system
Arts and SciencesNews

Chromatography Technology Coming to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Thanks to INBRE Grant

A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region’s growing bioscience...

December 01, 2025
Zachary Ryan in uniform
FeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNewsStudents

Army Veteran Hopes Nursing Degree Allows Him to Help More Veterans

Zachary Ryan, an Army veteran and senior ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ nursing student, believes his critical care experience will help him when he starts his second career as a nurse in the emergency room or intensive care unit.

November 24, 2025
Dr. Paula Julian and Dr. Patti Conard hug as Conard accepts the Nurse of the Year in Education award Nov. 20, 2025
Health Education and Human SciencesNews

Conard Named Nurse Educator of the Year

Dr. Patti Conard, Jim L. Hannah Endowed Professor in the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s School of Nursing, has been named the 2025 Arkansas Nurse of the Year in Education.

November 24, 2025

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