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Upward Bound to Law School
Íæż½ã½ã alum, Sarahi Ibarra, class of 2025, found success through programs and community on her way to law school.
August 21, 2025
Class Notes, Summer 2025
Íæż½ã½ã alumni share life and career updates.
August 18, 2025
Rounding the Bases: Matthew Schilling’s Homecoming
Íæż½ã½ã alum Matthew Schilling continues to call Crowder Field home as he suits up for the Fort Smith Marshals baseball team.
July 17, 2025
Eighteen Years and Counting with Stephany Dobbins
Stephany Dobbins has called the Íæż½ã½ã home for the last 18 years. As coordinator for new student and family programs, she looks forward to welcoming students to the "Lion Family."
June 18, 2025 Class Notes, Spring 2025
Íæż½ã½ã alumni share professional and personal updates.
May 28, 2025
Outstanding Young Alum Works to Protect Oklahoma Children
The Íæż½ã½ã honored Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell, '23, with an Outstanding Young Alum Award for her service to her community.
May 16, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Computer Science on Par with Nation
Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the Íæż½ã½ã are in line with national trends.
May 16, 2025
Day of Giving Raises $102,605 for Student Experiences, Scholarships, Support
Íæż½ã½ã raised $102,605 during its fifth-annual Day of Giving campaign, advancing the university’s Intrepid Ambition campaign—a strategic initiative to transform the Íæż½ã½ã campus by 2028.
May 01, 2025
Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future
Joy Rasphoumy doesn’t just design—she fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she’s building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...
April 02, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts
Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of Íæż½ã½ã, recently published her second book, "Love Stays the Same. " It is a touching tribute to her son as he transitions into becoming a big brother.
April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the Íæż½ã½ã, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
Preserving Our Future
Íæż½ã½ã students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they’re not waiting for answers—they’re creating them. They’re transforming curiosity into world-class research...
March 26, 2025
Uplifting Patient Care
Lindsey France is a lifeline. Every shift, every patient, and every step she helps someone take is a testament to the training, resilience, and compassion that define Íæż½ã½ã nurses. She’s not just meeting the standard—she’s redefining it. And...
March 26, 2025
Zack Gramlich: Leading from Home
Zack Gramlich isn’t waiting for change—he’s building it. In the classroom and in the Capitol, he’s turning belief into momentum, showing the next generation what’s possible when you lead with purpose and stay rooted in your community. Íæż½ã½ã...
March 18, 2025
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 Íæż½ã½ã community and one local organization received...
February 15, 2025
Accounting for Her Success
Íæż½ã½ã Staff Accountant Lorin Nhongvongsithi doubted she'd graduate. But when the moment came, she fulfilled a dream her 12-year-old self always had.
December 18, 2024
Grad Urges Students to Persevere as She Accepts Georgia State Position
When Joyce Freeman, ’11, was sworn in as a board member of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, she knew that her bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership from the Íæż½ã½ã helped her get...
December 03, 2024
Dr. Kayla Murray: Mending Mathematical Misconceptions
Math can be difficult. At the Íæż½ã½ã, associate professor Dr. Kayla Murray has changed her approach to teaching the subject, and it is catching on.
November 22, 2024 Class Notes, Fall 2024
Íæż½ã½ã alumni share their class notes from the fall of 2024.
November 21, 2024
Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa
The latest edition of the Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.
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