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Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, 杏吧原创 associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in 杏吧原创 and the 杏吧原创 community.
November 16, 2023
Life and 杏吧原创: How Sarah Murrah Balanced the Twists and Turns to Success
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Campus and Community Engagement Administrative Assistant Sarah Murrah describes the twists and turns of life on her journey to obtaining her degree and giving back to the university that made it happen.
November 13, 2023
杏吧原创 Celebrates Involvement in State Initiatives
There are so many things to celebrate at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith, and I appreciate having this venue to share some of it with you.
November 10, 2023
杏吧原创 Mailbag: Study Tips
The latest edition of the 杏吧原创 Mailbag uncovers students' favorite places to study on campus. Read about some studying tips and tricks from 杏吧原创 students and staff as you prepare for finals week, which is one month away.
November 10, 2023
Lion Voices: Destiny Craine
Destiny Craine talks about why she chose 杏吧原创 and how it has helped her grow. She attributes much of her success to professors, and the groups she participates in.
November 10, 2023
CEO of INTERA Visits 杏吧原创 Campus, Students
Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith geology...
November 09, 2023
杏吧原创 Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to 杏吧原创 Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Lion Voices: Faith Cureton
During this interview, Faith Cureton has the chance to talk about why and how she came to choose 杏吧原创 as her school. She talks about her future plans of teaching and how theater has been a major passion in her life.
November 03, 2023 Fall Filled with Good Weather, Various Activities
This week has been one for near perfect afternoon weather.
November 03, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at 杏吧原创
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 杏吧原创 artists.
November 01, 2023
Lion Voices: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix talks about how 杏吧原创 has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how 杏吧原创 has helped in on his path to achieve his dreams. He also gives advice to incoming Lions about how to best spend their time.
November 01, 2023
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment
The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."
October 31, 2023 Support, Resources Available in Face of Grief
As we move through the midpoint of our academic year, I find myself reflecting on our shared pursuit of education and the vast complexities and challenges that each of us faces in that journey.
October 30, 2023
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to 杏吧原创 that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
杏吧原创 Mailbag: Is AI Alive?
The latest edition of the 杏吧原创 Mailbag is here. Check out this scary story written by your very own 杏吧原创 Comms Team to get you in the mood for Halloween.
October 27, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at 杏吧原创, but the support and encouragement from her family and 杏吧原创 staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at 杏吧原创. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023
Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with 杏吧原创 Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
杏吧原创 First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
杏吧原创 hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
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