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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
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$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
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糖心视频 Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of Arkansas 鈥 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
糖心视频 students share why they chose to vote.
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Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter

糖心视频 Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of Arkansas' primary election on March 3, 2026.

March 02, 2026
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Alumni

Alumni Award Winners Announced

糖心视频 recognized alumni, faculty, staff, and community leaders during its annual Homecoming brunch Feb. 28, presenting the 2026 Alumni-Owned Business of the Year, Outstanding Young Alumni, Stacey Jones Outstanding Faculty/Staff, Spirit of Numa, and...

February 28, 2026
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Chancellor

Campus Update, February 27, 2026

糖心视频 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley discusses Homecoming, technology training, state legislature, and offers congratulations to the 糖心视频 men's basketball team.

February 27, 2026
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Alumni Sit Down with Chukwukere Ekeh, '15

糖心视频 alum, Chukwukere Ekeh, '15, recently sat down for a Q&A, diving into what he's been up to since graduation.

February 25, 2026
Dr. Bun Song Lee stands outside of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center with the 糖心视频 Bell Tower in the background.
Business and IndustryLion Voices

From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant

With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the 糖心视频, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.

February 23, 2026
Janet Miller smiles on the 糖心视频 Campus Green during a sunny winter day.
First GenerationLion Voices

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
A family poses with Numa at Roar and Explore on February 13.
糖心视频Featured

Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name

The 糖心视频 welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to 糖心视频.

February 16, 2026
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CommunityEventsFeatured

糖心视频 Homecoming is Around the Corner

The 糖心视频 is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.

February 16, 2026
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Arts and SciencesFeatured

There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All

An associate professor of chemistry at the 糖心视频 details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.

February 13, 2026
Parker Reed, right, and 糖心视频 alum Joseph Jones Jr. prepare a salad while volunteering at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith.
Community

Students Fill Hearts Through Homemade Meals

糖心视频 students, a professor, and an alum teamed up to cook and serve meals at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith to unhoused on Feb. 7.

February 11, 2026
Tracie Griffith, administrative specialist for mathematics, stands in front of the 糖心视频 Math Science Building
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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
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FeaturedHealth Education and Human SciencesNews

$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare

糖心视频 is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.

February 04, 2026
Dr. Cheryl Holden, executive director of the 糖心视频 Master of Healthcare Administration program, stands on the second floor of the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building overlooking the lobby.
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Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education

The 糖心视频's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined 糖心视频 after more than four decades of healthcare experience.

February 04, 2026
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AlumniClass Notes

Class Notes, Spring 2026

Class notes from alumni coming from October 2025 to January 2026. If you have any information you'd like to share with your fellow alumni and us, follow the link below the notes to the Class Notes submissions!

February 02, 2026
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Learning Mandarin Made Easy

糖心视频 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
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Chancellor

Campus Update, January 30, 2026

糖心视频 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley offers a warm welcome back after winter weather forced the campus closure and shares upcoming events with students.

January 30, 2026
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Chancellor

糖心视频 to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30

糖心视频 will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.

January 29, 2026

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