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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
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Campus Update, April 24, 2026

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, discussed students who have completed or secured summer internships with NASA, congratulated the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Women's Golf team, and more in an April 24 update.

April 24, 2026
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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
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Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism

April 22, 2026
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Meet the Staff that Makes Cub Camp Possible

Cub Camp, the annual three-day event welcoming first-year students to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, is made possible by the D-Staff. Meet this year's team.

April 16, 2026
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Students Make Smart Gardening Simple

Two ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.

April 16, 2026
Eden Paul (left) and her mom, Sasha Hemmings, smile with Numa at the 2026 Spring Den Day. Eden and her mom are from Nassau, Bahamas, and Eden is planning to study imaging sciences.
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Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.

April 15, 2026
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students celebrate the launch of the 2025 Azahares magazine
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Azahares Launches April 16

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

April 13, 2026
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Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.

March 16, 2026
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Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid

The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.

March 13, 2026
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CAB Planning Alcohol Awareness 'Pub Crawl'

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Campus Activities Board is set to host a campus crawl on March 17, promoting alcohol awareness ahead of spring break.

March 09, 2026
Students meet with members of ArcBest at All-Majors Career Fair
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.

March 03, 2026
Three members of The Pokémon Guild at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ hold out their phones together while playing Pokémon GO.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Students Try to ‘Catch ‘Em All’

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students kicked off the new semester and Pokémon's 30th anniversary with an afternoon playing Pokémon GO.

January 22, 2026
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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
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Don’t Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared

The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.

December 02, 2025
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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
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Taking Professional Development to the Lion’s Den

A group of resident assistants (RAs) from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ took time off from leading their halls to brush up on their professional development and leadership skills at a regional university housing conference.

November 19, 2025
Two ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students from left to right, Abdur-Rehman Sajjad and Tyler Teague, accept their check for $500 after coming in second place during the thrid Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition. The students are joined by ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ staff members, Ty Barrett and Kendall Ross.
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‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...

November 17, 2025
Students network with employees from ArcBest at the All-Majors Career Fair on October 29
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Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair

Nearly 200 students and alumni from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.

October 31, 2025
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Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...

October 02, 2025

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