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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 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ 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
9/11 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, 2023
Seven Welcomed to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Advisory Council
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
Ë®¶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, 2023
Ë®¶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, 2023
Ë®¶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, 2023
Annual 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, 2023
La 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, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023
Welcome to Fall 2023
If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.
August 24, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag: Welcome
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ System Back Online
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.
August 17, 2023
Cub 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, 2023
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
August 16, 2023
Ë®¶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, 2023
Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½'s Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...
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