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杏吧原创 Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
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Chancellor

Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days

It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.

September 15, 2023
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Lion Voices

Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa

Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith has helped prepare her for her future.

September 15, 2023
杏吧原创 web specialist, Scott Goines
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Staff Voices: Scott Goines

Meet University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the 杏吧原创 website are optimized.

September 15, 2023
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杏吧原创 Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
杏吧原创 students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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Constitution Week at 杏吧原创, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
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EventsBusiness and Industry

Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms

Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...

September 13, 2023
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杏吧原创 Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering 杏吧原创 Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights 杏吧原创 volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
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Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta

Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith and how it has helped him.

September 08, 2023
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杏吧原创 Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
杏吧原创 Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
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Seven Welcomed to 杏吧原创 Alumni Advisory Council

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all 杏吧原创 alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by 杏吧原创 ROTC

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the 杏吧原创 Campus...

September 07, 2023
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杏吧原创 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
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杏吧原创 Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit

A former University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the 杏吧原创 Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at 杏吧原创, will be displayed thanks to a generous...

September 04, 2023
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Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the 杏吧原创 campus.

September 01, 2023
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La 杏吧原创 organizar谩 el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento ser谩 completamente en espa帽ol y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana informaci贸n 煤til sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transici贸n exitosa a la Universidad de 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
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Student Disability Services Moves Location

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
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杏吧原创 to Host S铆 Se Puede 杏吧原创 Event

The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Office of 杏吧原创 welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
Abby Musset, 杏吧原创 Dental Hygiene student
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to 杏吧原创 to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor鈥檚 and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
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杏吧原创 Mailbag: What You Missed

The second edition of the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.

August 25, 2023

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