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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023
Eyermans Recognized as ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Family of the Year
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã junior Kimber Campbell.
October 12, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair
Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services’ all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.
October 09, 2023
Join the Excitement: ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...
October 05, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023
Heppner Takes Over Cub Camp
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã has named sophomore Maggie Heppner as the 2024 Cub Camp Student Director.
October 04, 2023Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas
On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.
October 02, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag: Feeding Lions
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.
September 29, 2023
College Fair Coming to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023
Constitution Week at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã 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, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã ROTC
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã 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 ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Campus...
September 07, 2023
Seven Welcomed to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Alumni Advisory Council
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã 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
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023Popular Topics
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