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Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...
September 29, 2023Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.
September 28, 2023College Fair Coming to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023Constitution Week at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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, 20239/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ ROTC
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Campus...
September 07, 2023Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023La Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede
El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith
September 01, 2023Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to Host Sà Se Puede Admissions Event
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Office of Admissions 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, 2023Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ campus.
September 01, 2023Cub Camp Kick Off
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Welcome Week 2023
Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½â€™s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.
August 15, 2023Get 'Move-In' Ready
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Resident...
August 10, 2023Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Prepare for Inaugural Game
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...
August 07, 2023Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event
Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ as they prepare for fall classes.
July 21, 2023July 28 Mane Event to Feature Spanish Track for Familes
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ will continue its commitment to inclusive community engagement during its upcoming Mane Event orientation on Friday, July 28, 2023, with specialized Spanish language sessions to help parents and families learn...
July 21, 2023Stuckey's CEO to Speak to Family Enterprise Center
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Family Enterprise Center will host renowned speaker Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, for its quarterly breakfast slated for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the Center for Economic Development at the...
June 22, 2023Mane Event Q&A
Close to 300 incoming students filled the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a new student orientation called Mane Event. The students will begin their journey as Lions in the fall of 2023 taking paths as student-athletes,...
June 16, 2023Gettin' Shrimpy With It
It’s okay to be ‘shellfish’ at the annual all-you-can-eat Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil. Recent graduates and all Lions are invited to chow down on heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJ’s...
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