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Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.
October 06, 2025
Campus Update, October 3, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update before Family Weekend.
October 03, 2025
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
One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to deliver One Pill Can Kill Training on Oct. 6. The statewide initiative is aimed at educating college students about the deadly risks of fentanyl-laced counterfeit...
October 01, 2025
Noah Schmidt Creates a Home Across the Globe
From Belize to South Korea, students from across the globe find a home at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith — and at the heart of their journey is Noah Schmidt, the international student programs and services administrator. Since stepping...
September 30, 2025
Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...
September 29, 2025
Campus Update, September 26, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update about the university.
September 26, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
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 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
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
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
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
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 Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
September 11, 2025
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
Campus Update, September 5, 2025
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update with students and employees.
September 05, 2025
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
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
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.
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