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2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named
On April 7, 2023, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (91×ÔÅÄ) celebrated academic excellence by awarding four distinguished faculty members with Faculty Appreciation Awards. The 2023 winners are, Dr. Lindsy Lawrence for the Lucille Speakman...
March 04, 2024First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the 91×ÔÅÄ, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...
March 01, 202491×ÔÅÄ Mailbag: Where Memories Roar
The 91×ÔÅÄ Mailbag returns with a recap of Homecoming 2024: Where Memories Roar. From competitions, reunions, awards, and games, homecoming week was full of excitement, and the campus was buzzing.
February 23, 202491×ÔÅÄ Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Music & Theatre Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This empowering and comedic musical,...
February 19, 202491×ÔÅÄ Honors Alumni Award Winners
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, ‘12, and Jaime Vargas, ’18 and ‘23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...
February 17, 2024Holcomb, Boylan Crowned at Homecoming 2024
On Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024, the Where Memories Roar slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Hendrix Holcomb and Krystal Boylan as 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 17, 2024Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt
Follow the evolution of 91×ÔÅÄ senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to 91×ÔÅÄ educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.
February 16, 202491×ÔÅÄ Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations
The 91×ÔÅÄ registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."
February 13, 2024Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the 91×ÔÅÄ, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
91×ÔÅÄ College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. 91×ÔÅÄ helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....
February 08, 2024First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
91×ÔÅÄ first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at 91×ÔÅÄ in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The 91×ÔÅÄ Admissions Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about 91×ÔÅÄ and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024Fall 2023 Deans List Announced
The 91×ÔÅÄ has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 05, 2024Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar"
91×ÔÅÄ Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar" The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host its annual Homecoming celebration February 12-17, 2024. This year's theme, "Where Memories Roar," promises a week filled with spirited events...
February 05, 202491×ÔÅÄ Mailbag: Let's Talk 91×ÔÅÄ the Weather
The 91×ÔÅÄ Mailbag is back with the first edition of 2024. With the weather causing a delay to start the spring semester, it is the perfect topic to cover - even if Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring.
February 02, 2024First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing
91×ÔÅÄ sports and adventure coordinator Spencer Ewing shares his experience as a first-generation college student. His experience has led him to strive to help others in similar situations.
February 01, 2024FAFSA: What You Need to Know
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open, and the 91×ÔÅÄ Office of Financial Aid shares what students need to know and information that is good to know before completing the form.
January 31, 2024Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors
91×ÔÅÄ organizational leadership professor, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, was elected to serve a three-year term on the West Memphis (AR) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
January 26, 202491×ÔÅÄ Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The 91×ÔÅÄ Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024Campus Update, Jan. 26
Board of Trustees of the UA System: It was an honor to represent the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith at the meeting of the Board of Trustees held on the campus of UA-Little Rock on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
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