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Chris Kelly: New Beginnings and Championing Change
Chris Kelly, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, arrived in 2019 looking for a fresh start. In the nearly five years since, he has been a driving force behind the university's revamped marketing...
March 28, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Ann-Gee Lee
Today鈥檚 Women鈥檚 History Month feature is Dr. Ann-Gee Lee, professor and assistant chair of English Rhetoric and Writing and Media Communication. Dr. Lee brings a unique perspective to her field, especially through her focus on feminist historiogr...
March 26, 2024
杏吧原创 to Host 杏吧原创 Academy of Science Annual Conference
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith will host the 107th Annual Meeting of the 杏吧原创 Academy of Science (AAS) on April 5-6, 2024.
March 25, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to 杏吧原创...
March 25, 2024
Lion Voices: Lana Putman
Senior Lana Putman talks about how 杏吧原创 has helped her grow and how she has been able to learn what she needs to improve her future. She mentions her involvement on campus and what she plans to do after graduation.
March 22, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Nicki Stancil
In this week鈥檚 Women's History Month spotlight, Dr. Nicole "Nicki" Stancil, Associate Professor and Program Director of Media Communication and beloved 杏吧原创 eSports Coach shares a recent source of inspiration that reignited her passion for feminism...
March 18, 2024
杏吧原创 to host College Music Society Conference
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith (杏吧原创) Department of Music & Theatre is set to host the 2024 South Central Chapter Conference of the College Music Society from March 14-16.
March 14, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024
Women's History Month: Katie Beineke
In this week鈥檚 Women鈥檚 History Month profile, we feature Katie Beineke, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith. Beineke's journey and leadership role at 杏吧原创 underscores the unique perspectives and contributions...
March 13, 2024
Magallanes to Serve as AVC of Enrollment Management
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith announced this week that Brooke Magallanes will serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. In her new role, Magallanes will be responsible for overseeing the university's efforts...
March 11, 2024
杏吧原创 Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage
The University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith welcomes the 杏吧原创 Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.
March 07, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Sophia Farmer
Kicking off our Women's History Month series is Dr. Sophia Maxine Farmer, Assistant Professor of Art History in the 杏吧原创 Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...
March 06, 2024
Career Fair set for March 7
杏吧原创 is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...
March 04, 2024
2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named
On April 7, 2023, the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith (杏吧原创) 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, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith, 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, 2024
杏吧原创 Mailbag: Where Memories Roar
The 杏吧原创 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, 2024
杏吧原创 Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� 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, 2024
Holcomb, Boylan Crowned at Homecoming 2024
On Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024, the Where Memories Roar slate of homecoming festivities at the University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Hendrix Holcomb and Krystal Boylan as 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 17, 2024
杏吧原创 Honors Alumni Award Winners
The University of 杏吧原创 鈥� Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, 鈥�12, and Jaime Vargas, 鈥�18 and 鈥�23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...
February 17, 2024
Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt
Follow the evolution of University of 杏吧原创 - Fort Smith senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to 杏吧原创 educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.
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