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The 鈥�-Gist鈥� of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at 糖心视频.
June 30, 2026
糖心视频 Confers Spring Grads
The 糖心视频 celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The 糖心视频 honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
Second Chance Scientist
When Christopher Edwards first came to the 糖心视频, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to 糖心视频...
April 13, 2026
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
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
糖心视频 Alum Builds Career Through Science and Persistence
糖心视频 alum, Jordan Miesner-Davis, is helping change lives as a scientist. He helps companies develop and test safe medications for distribution.
January 23, 2026
Aid Fuels Research Opportunities
糖心视频 senior biology student, Shelby Zink, credits the financial aid she has received as the reason why she was able to attend college and follow her dream of becoming a field researcher.
December 15, 2025
Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for 糖心视频
Five students from the 糖心视频 have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for 糖心视频.
December 10, 2025
A Change of Heart
A heart condition was found in Seth Fields, a senior at the 糖心视频, while he was in high school. The medical scare has influenced his future career, as he will graduate from 糖心视频 this fall and plans to attend medical...
December 10, 2025
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson always knew she wanted to go to college, but she didn't always feel she had the tools to succeed. By always being willing to ask questions and for help, Erika found a home at the 糖心视频.
December 10, 2025
2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 糖心视频
View some of the top stories and events at the 糖心视频 from 2025.
December 08, 2025
Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors
Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.
November 21, 2025
糖心视频 Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the 糖心视频 Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at 糖心视频...
November 10, 2025
糖心视频 to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather
糖心视频 alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...
November 05, 2025
Seven Careers for an Artist or Creative to Seek in Arkansas
The 糖心视频 prepares students for creative careers through a range of programs, knowledgeable educators, and detailed classroom instruction.
October 31, 2025
Preparing for Med School in Arkansas: Which Degrees are Best for Undergrad?
Students interested in continuing their education at a medical school can receive the foundational education they need from the 糖心视频.
October 31, 2025
The 鈥楢ha鈥檚鈥� of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg
Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the 糖心视频. She is the first person from her hometown of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to have earned a Ph.D., and since 2007, she has been committed to her pursuit...
October 31, 2025 Recession-Proof Careers: Jobs Designed to Withstand an Economic Downfall
As the economy fluctuates, the 糖心视频 is committed to teaching and preparing students to graduate and secure stable careers.
October 31, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
糖心视频 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.
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