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Men of Excellence Earn Over $10,000 in Crowdfunding Campaign
Concluding a month-long crowdfunding campaign, the new University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith program ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Men of Excellence (MOX) is ahead more than $10,000.
December 07, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Mourns Passing of Coaching Legend Louis Whorton
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith Athletics family mourns the loss of Hall of Fame Head Women's Basketball Coach Louis Whorton, who passed away over the weekend.
December 06, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Announces New Diversity Studies Minor
University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval from the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ System Board of Trustees and the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Higher Education Coordinating...
December 06, 2021Kelley to Lead Cub Camp
Logan Kelley, a junior Business Administration major at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith, will serve as the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ 2022 Cub Camp director.
December 01, 2021
100+ Students Join Greek Life at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...
November 29, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Music & Theater to Perform 1940s Radio Hour
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ at Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical production "The 1940s Radio Hour" at 7 p.m., Dec. 3-4, at Breedlove Auditorium on the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ campus.
November 29, 2021Eaton Earns Artist 360 Grant
James Eaton IV, a senior music student at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´- Fort Smith, was recently awarded a prestigious Artist 360 grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance to further his work as a musician and composer.
November 22, 2021
Byrd Tapped to Lead ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Library
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith has selected Jason Byrd to head the Boreham Library, beginning January 18, 2022.
November 15, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Wind Ensemble Takes Stage, Live in Concert
The Department of Music and Theatre will present the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, this Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. on stage at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center. This will be the ensemble’s first time...
November 10, 2021
Student Veterans to Host Annual Banquet
The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ - Fort Smith will host a Veterans Banquet in the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Campus Center Reynolds Room on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
November 08, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Announces Native American Heritage Month Slate
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith will host its annual slate of events celebrating Native American History Month throughout November as a collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Native American Student...
November 03, 2021
Lion Voices: Dr. Jordan Mader
In celebration of the first Friday of Pride month, our #LionVoices feature is Jordan Mader, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ and an advisor for Pride Club and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS). Jordan earned her Ph.D. in...
October 30, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ to Host Three Candidates for CHEHS Dean
The search committee for the College of Health, Education & Human Sciences dean position has narrowed the list of candidates to three highly-qualified individuals who will participate in on-campus and virtual interviews November 4 - 11
October 28, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ to host Haunted Union Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
The Campus Activities Board at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith will host its annual Haunted Union this Saturday, October 30, from 6-9 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
October 28, 2021ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ to Host Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero Oct. 29
The ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Democracy Project will host ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero in a town hall at 11 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, in the Reynolds Room of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Campus Center. Attendees can also join virtually by registering at this link. This...
October 26, 2021
ADCP named Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year
The Adult Degree Completion Program at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´-Fort Smith, along with Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden, earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership earlier...
October 25, 2021ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Family Weekend
The University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith will celebrate its annual Family Weekend. On Oct. 22 and 23, all ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring their families to a slate of campus activities, including Lady Lions Volleyball,...
October 18, 2021
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Staff Earn Speakman Awards
The University Staff Council at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ – Fort Smith presented Lucille Speakman Excellence Awards to Deborah Beckham and Jeff Adams, both of Fort Smith, during its annual staff meeting on September 29.
October 15, 2021
Jennings Publishes In the Deep, Second in Acclaimed Space Opera Series
Dr. Kelly Jennings, professor of the Department of English, Rhetoric and Writing, and Media Communication at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ has published In the Deep, a direct sequel to Fault Lines. The now evolving series of sci-fi space operas titled Escape Velocity is...
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