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Dental Hygiene graduates from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences pose together at the May 16, 2026 commencement ceremony.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Confers Spring Grads

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.

May 16, 2026
Rachel and Hailey Malik in one of their classrooms.
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Twins Race Towards Careers

Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.

May 01, 2026
Callea Stewart sits on an imaging exam table in the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building.
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'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift

Callea Stewart will graduate from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...

April 30, 2026
Overhead view of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Campus Green.
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 28, 2026
Beck Pair, administrative assistant
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An Appreciative Return to the Fort

Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...

March 26, 2026
Students meet with members of ArcBest at All-Majors Career Fair
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of Arkansas – 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
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.
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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
Aerial photo of a snow-covered ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Campus Green with the Bell Tower, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Math Science Building, and Breedlove Building in the background.
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2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ

View some of the top stories and events at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ from 2025.

December 08, 2025
Portrait of Hannah Seal from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Campus Green
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First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal

Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ, she can stay...

December 02, 2025
Young healthcare professionals walking and talking at hospital corridor
Health Education and Human Sciences

Five High-Need Health Care Careers in Arkansas

Healthcare careers are in high demand nationwide. The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is preparing students for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, imaging sciences, surgical technology, and healthcare administration.

October 31, 2025
A group of students sit together with a female teacher inside a classroom
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ can Help Achieve the Dream of Becoming a Social Worker in Arkansas

A career in helping others starts at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. Learn about a degree in social work and the jobs applicable to a BSW.

October 31, 2025
Aerial view of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Campus Green.
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Recession-Proof Careers: Jobs Designed to Withstand an Economic Downfall

As the economy fluctuates, the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ is committed to teaching and preparing students to graduate and secure stable careers.

October 31, 2025
A ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ dental hygiene student inspects the mouth of a patient
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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
Dr. Camille Wheeler smiles underneath the trees in the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Campus Green
Health Education and Human Sciences

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
Hailey with her certificate of completion outside of Lady Margaret Hall at Oxford University
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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
Bronwen Henderson (right), senior dental hygiene, and her daughter
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No Regrets: A Return to School Proves It's Never Too Late

Bronwen Henderson is a senior dental hygiene student at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. As she nears graduation, she reflected on trading in a 20-year-plus career for textbooks to prove to herself and her daughter that goals can be achieved...

April 29, 2025
The team of Brenci Marrufo, Mesa Miller, and Erica Mimbs present their research project,
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18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ.

April 18, 2025
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18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

April 07, 2025
Emily McCall, a College of Arts and Sciences graduate, earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in history.
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Celebrates Graduates

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.

December 14, 2024
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ nursing students practice on a simulatied patient
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ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and the University of the Ozarks Team Up for Nursing

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and the University of the Ozarks form a new academic partnership to increase the number of nursing students. It is the first articulation agreement between the two universities.

December 04, 2024

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