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Campus Update, March 7, 2025

Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on Friday, March 3, 2025.

Voices Heard at 2025 Nurses Day at the Capitol

Nursing students from the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 13, for the annual Nurses Day at the Capitol.

Building Student Leaders

Student leadership programs at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ aim to help students graduate with a degree and a resume that sets them apart.

International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6

The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.

Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½

The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings...

Campus Update, Feb. 28, 2025

Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update from February 28. Topics included the HLC visit, questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ athletics.

More Students Picking Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, Admissions Team Continues to Break Records

Accepted Students Day at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ for their next step in the...

A Little Help to Finish

At the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, students' best interests are always top of mind, especially if it means a little financial help to get them to the finish line.

Study Abroad: Where Students Gain More Than International Education

Former Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ students share their study abroad experiences. Each learned about themselves and the culture they were fully immersed in.

The Friends of the University Employee Emergency Assistance Program

At the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, steps are being made to ensure that if an emergency arises, employees are supported.

White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Students

The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will hold its White Coat Ceremony on February 26 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, marking a significant milestone for...

Accepted Day to Welcome New Students

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Accepted Student Day on Feb. 28, welcoming newly admitted students to campus for a full day of activities designed to introduce them to university life.

Campus Update, Feb. 21, 2025

Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus-wide update.

Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.

UPDATE: The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.

2025 Alumni Awards Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ community and one local organization received...

Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.

Fall 2024 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

Update: U.S. Judge issues temporary stay on federal aid freeze

Tonight, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a temporary stay, halting efforts by President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget to freeze federal payments for federal grants and other programs.

Statement on OMB Memo on Federal Financial Aid

As you may be aware, today, President Donald Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered a hold on all financial federal assistance.

Lion Voices: Embry Thornton

Embry Thornton talks about Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.