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Dr. Shadow Robinson Selected as Next ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Provost
University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.
May 23, 2022Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith has announced the 15 best ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022Lion Leadership Inaugural Class Announced
The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith has long been dedicated to empowering and educating the future the leaders of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ through student support initiatives. Now, thanks to the newly-formed Lion Leadership Program, the university will invest...
May 02, 2022ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Launches Center for Economic Development
Against a technicolor backdrop of painted grain silos and bright blue skies, ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Gov. Asa Hutchinson waxed poetic about the state of workforce development, economic investments, technology, and industry in the River Valley, and he noted the...
April 27, 2022Rindy Crump Named Director of TRIO SSS STEM
Rindy Crump has been selected as the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services STEM Grant at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith, effective March 19, 2022.
March 23, 2022Campus Message: Pivot to Remote Operations
Due to severe winter weather moving in more heavily and rapidly than National Weather Service modeling predicted, the university will close campus and pivot to remote operations beginning at noon Friday, March 11, 2022.
March 11, 2022Chancellor's Message: Feb. 23-25 Weather Closure
The ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ campus has announced winter-weather closures fro Feb 23, 24, and 25 due to heavy winter precipitation and treacherous driving conditions across the region.
February 22, 20222022 Alumni Award Winners Roar
As the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith celebrated Homecoming 2022 The Wild Roarin’ West last week, the Alumni Office recognized alumni and special non-alum with awards.
February 19, 2022Counseling Clinic, Title IX Office Rise Against Violence.
As a week full of loving stories, heart-shaped candy, and pink balloons comes to a close, the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Student Counseling Center shared important information about student services for those whose romantic lives may be more dangerous than dreamy.
February 17, 2022Wild Roarin' West Food Drive Lassos Thousands of Donations
The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith hosted its annual Homecoming Stock the Pantry Pep Rally at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, in the campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Student Activities Office, Campus Activities Board, and the Greek...
February 17, 20222022 Homecoming Court Announced
The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith Student Life Office announced the finalists for the 2022 Homecoming Court, Thursday, February 17, 2022.
February 17, 2022Local Principals Award $3000 in ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Scholarships
The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith will award a total of $3,000 in scholarships during a special presentation that will take place during halftime of the men’s Homecoming basketball game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February...
February 17, 2022Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
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February 01, 2022Slate of 2022 MLK Week Events Announced
The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university's MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 10, 2022ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Graduates Reflect Ahead of 105th Commencement
Three of the more than 450 University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith students who will be honored this Saturday at the university’s 105th commencement ceremony shared reflections on their university careers this week, looking back on the triumphs,...
December 17, 2021Pitsch to Serve as Fall 2021 Commencement Speaker
Senator Mathew Pitsch will serve as the guest speaker for the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith’s fall commencement ceremony held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at the Stubblefield Center on the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ campus at 5402 Kinkead...
December 12, 2021Men of Excellence Earn Over $10,000 in Crowdfunding Campaign
Concluding a month-long crowdfunding campaign, the new University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith program ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Men of Excellence (MOX) is ahead more than $10,000.
December 07, 2021ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Announces New Diversity Studies Minor
University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval from the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ System Board of Trustees and the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Higher Education Coordinating...
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