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A family poses with Numa at Roar and Explore on February 13.
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµFeatured

Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.

February 16, 2026
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Arts and SciencesAsk the ExpertFeatured

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

An associate professor of chemistry at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum Joseph Jones Jr. prepare a salad while volunteering at the Salvation Army of Fort Smith.
Community

Students Fill Hearts Through Homemade Meals

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Math Science Building
AlumniArts and SciencesFirst GenerationLion Voices

Tracie Griffith’s Unretirement – 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, she is finding that she's still making a difference...

February 05, 2026
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Bell TowerFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

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

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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 ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Master of Healthcare Administration program, stands on the second floor of the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building overlooking the lobby.
Bell TowerHealth Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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
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 Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, January 30, 2026

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ 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
A red and white triangular roadsign with a  black snowflake stands with snowflakes falling around it to convey caution for snowfall.
Chancellor

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to Resume Normal Operations Friday, January 30

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will open for normal operations Friday, January 30, 2026 with some limitations.

January 29, 2026
A red and white triangular roadsign with a  black snowflake stands with snowflakes falling around it to convey caution for snowfall.
Chancellor

Inclement Weather Update: Wednesday, January 28

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is closing campus again on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to treacherous travel conditions.

January 28, 2026
A red and white triangular roadsign with a  black snowflake stands with snowflakes falling around it to convey caution for snowfall.
Chancellor

Inclement Weather Update: Tuesday, January 27

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is closing campus again on Wednesday January 28, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

January 27, 2026
A red and white triangular roadsign with a  black snowflake stands with snowflakes falling around it to convey caution for snowfall.
Chancellor

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is closing campus again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 due to brutally cold weather and road conditions.

January 26, 2026
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, works with a multi channel pipette.
AlumniArts and SciencesFirst Generation

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.

January 23, 2026
A young American Goldfinch on an icicle
Arts and Sciences

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Ornithologist Gives Snowday Birdwatching Advice

As snowfall blankets the River Valley, bird watchers are flocking to their windows and feeders, enjoying the return of familiar winter species and hoping for rare visitors. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of Arkansas...

January 23, 2026
Three members of The Pokémon Guild at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ hold out their phones together while playing Pokémon GO.
EventsStudents

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
A red and white triangular roadsign with a  black snowflake stands with snowflakes falling around it to convey caution for snowfall.
ChancellorFeatured

Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.

January 22, 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

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