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Beineke poses with student athletes during Turn the Town Teal
AthleticsFeatured

Women's History Month: Katie Beineke

In this week’s Women’s History Month profile, we feature Katie Beineke, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith. Beineke's journey and leadership role at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ underscores the unique perspectives and contributions...

March 13, 2024
Shelli and Glenda
FeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

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
Brooke Magallanes
AdmissionsCommunityNews

Magallanes to Serve as AVC of Enrollment Management

The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - 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
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AthleticsCommunityEventsFeaturedNews

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage

The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith welcomes the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.

March 07, 2024
Dr. Sophia Farmer
Arts and SciencesFeatured

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 ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...

March 06, 2024
Lawrence, Jackson, Wineland and Husarick
Arts and SciencesNews

2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named

On April 7, 2023, the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith (ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ) 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
ArcBest at the ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Career Fair
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryEventsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Career Fair set for March 7

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ 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
Dr. Janine Chitty and her husband, Chuck
Arts and SciencesFirst GenerationLion Voices

First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty

Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - 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
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AlumniEventsStudentsºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Mailbag

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Mailbag: Where Memories Roar

The ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ 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
graphic for 9 to 5 the musical
Arts and SciencesEvents

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical

The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – 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 and Boylan cheer as they are crowned
CommunityFeatured

Holcomb, Boylan Crowned at Homecoming 2024

On Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024, the Where Memories Roar slate of homecoming festivities at the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Hendrix Holcomb and Krystal Boylan as 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.

February 17, 2024
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AlumniCommunityFeatured

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Honors Alumni Award Winners

The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, ‘12, and Jaime Vargas, ’18 and ‘23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...

February 17, 2024
Cody Holt poses for ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ eSports media day
AlumniBusiness and IndustryLion Voices

Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt

Follow the evolution of University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.

February 16, 2024
Attendees of Baha'i Club's Meaningful Conversations
CommunityEventsStudents

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations

The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."

February 13, 2024
Yosey Cardenas during graduation, May 2023
AlumniFirst GenerationHealth Education and Human SciencesLion Voices

Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas

At the University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...

February 09, 2024
Logan Aguilera, class of '23, coaches a player at Sallisaw during a football game. Aguilera is a geography teacher at Sallisaw Middle School.
AlumniArts and SciencesLion Voices

Some Things Are Worth Waiting For

University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith College of Arts and Sciences 2023 alum Logan Aguilera encourages students to practice patience. ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ helped prepare him to be a middle school teacher in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and become a coach of six different teams....

February 08, 2024
First-Generation and student-athlete, Hannah Boyett poses on graduation day, May 2023 in front of the Numa statue at the Stubblefield Center.
Arts and SciencesAthleticsFirst GenerationLion VoicesStudents

First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett

University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ in the classroom and on the court.

February 08, 2024
Art and Design students and faculty speak to interested students about joining the program
AdmissionsArts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryCommunityEventsHealth Education and Human SciencesStudents

Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction

The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith Admissions Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ and the incredible majors offered.

February 08, 2024
students dance at homecoming
EventsFeatured

Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar"

ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ Homecoming 2024: "Where Memories Roar" The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ – Fort Smith will host its annual Homecoming celebration February 12-17, 2024. This year's theme, "Where Memories Roar," promises a week filled with spirited events...

February 05, 2024
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Fall 2023 Deans List Announced

The University of ºÚË¿ÄÚÉäÊÓƵ - Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

February 05, 2024

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