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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.

September 23, 2025
Abby Summitt spins a basketball on the court of the Stubblefield Center at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Arts and SciencesAthleticsLion Voices

Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.

September 19, 2025
A family poses with letters that spell out ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ at Family Weekend
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Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.

September 19, 2025
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Business and Industry

Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency

Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students studying business.

September 15, 2025
Hailey with her certificate of completion outside of Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University
Health Education and Human SciencesLion VoicesStudents

Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford

Hailey Hadley, a junior at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.

September 12, 2025
Group of geoscience students pose on the Great Sand Dunes on trip to Colorado
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Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student

Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado

September 11, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students share signs with why they registered to vote during National Voter Registration Day
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.

September 11, 2025
Donors tour the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Nursing Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house
Health Education and Human Sciences

Caldwell Simulation Lab Hosts Open House

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ unveiled its new Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab during an open house Sept. 10, showcasing cutting-edge technology designed to enhance nursing education through immersive, hands-on training.

September 11, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, September 5, 2025

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.

September 05, 2025
From left to right: Dean Kim Needy and Provost Indrajeet Chaubey from the University of Arkansas sit next to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, and Latisha Settlage, dean for the College of Business and Industry, sign engineering partnership renewal between the two universities,
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Renews Engineering Partnership With U of A; Launches Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and the University of Arkansas renew engineering partnership. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering four-year program was launched at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.

September 04, 2025
Elmer Reyes, of Elmer's Chem-Dry, accepts his award for Hispanic-Owned Small Business with his family
CommunityFeatured

Sit Down with Elmer's Chem-Dry: CED Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winner

Question-and-answer with Elmer's Chem-Dry, the inaugural Hispanic-owned business award winner from the 2024 Center for Economic Development's Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards.

September 04, 2025
paper pennants hang across the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ bell tower

Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Culture, Community to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with a series of events honoring the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans.

September 04, 2025
Students gather around the judges at the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Iron Chef: Instant Ramen Edition competition
Students

Instant Ramen Competition Draws Interest from Students

Students at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ tested their culinary skills at an "Iron Chef" - inspired instant ramen cooking competition.

August 25, 2025
The bakery district against a bright blue sky
CommunityEvents

Nominations Open for ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at Bakery District

The event recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements among regional family-owned and small businesses, as well as business advisors who support these enterprises.

August 25, 2025
Officials from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education pose after signing an affiliation agreement.
Arts and SciencesFeatured

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.

August 25, 2025
Two ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ students each hold a stuffed Numa at the 2024 Campus Picnic and Block Party
CommunityEvents

Mid-Week Party Invites ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Community

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ invites students to attend the annual Campus Picnic and Block Party on Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus green.

August 22, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, August 22, 2025

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update following the first week of fall classes.

August 22, 2025
Evening photo of the Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith
Arts and SciencesCenter for Economic DevelopmentCommunityEventsFeatured

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Launches Monthly Research Den Programming

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.

August 21, 2025
Sarahi Ibarra (center) is surrounded by family and friends during her spring 2025 graduation from ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
AlumniArts and Sciences

Upward Bound to Law School

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.

August 21, 2025
Students share a group hug at the Cup Camp Color War
FeaturedStudents

Cub Camp: A ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Tradition

Often called the first tradition at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, Cub Camp wrapped up on Saturday (Aug. 16) after a three-day-long celebration welcoming new students to campus.

August 18, 2025

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