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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
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
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
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...
October 16, 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 杏吧原创 Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what 杏吧原创 is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023
Lion Voices: Brock Slater
Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how 杏吧原创 has impacted his life and why he chose to come to 杏吧原创 in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.
October 13, 2023
Class Notes, Fall 2023
Class Notes from University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith alumni from the fall 2023.
October 13, 2023
Eyermans Recognized as 杏吧原创 Family of the Year
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of 杏吧原创 junior Kimber Campbell.
October 12, 2023Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair
Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services鈥� all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.
October 09, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with 杏吧原创 Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host 杏吧原创 Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first 杏吧原创 team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023
杏吧原创 Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 2023
Baby Steps of Ambition
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith adjunct criminal justice professor Wes Milam, details his journey from 杏吧原创 student to professor while continuing to serve the community of Fort Smith.
October 06, 2023
Join the Excitement: 杏吧原创 eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The 杏吧原创 Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...
October 05, 2023
杏吧原创 Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023
Go Baby Go: Students Learn the Value of Giving
Dr. Kiyun Han planned to combine 鈥渆lectrical and computer engineering with community engagement鈥� to benefit children with limited mobility and teach his students a valuable lesson about living as citizens of the Earth.
October 05, 2023
Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks
Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith attended their first professional conference with excitement and anticipation.
October 05, 2023Popular Topics
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