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Íæż½ã½ã Celebrates 1,928 Minutes of Giving
The Íæż½ã½ã is set to celebrate its annual Day of Giving, starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, and concluding at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, April 26, for a total of 1,928 minutes of giving.
April 23, 2024
Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent
Zane Gibson, the Íæż½ã½ã men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...
April 19, 2024
Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag: Happy Birthday, Numa!
In this back-to-back edition of the Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag, we celebrate our favorite mascot's birthday. Numa takes another trip around the sun and invites everyone to enjoy his big day with him.
April 19, 2024
Strategic Plan & Campus Changes
I am writing to make you aware of some organizational changes which are predicated on the creation of our strategic plan pillars and on the priorities set by the University of Arkansas System.
April 19, 2024
Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the Íæż½ã½ã with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.
April 19, 2024Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the Íæż½ã½ã 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.
April 18, 2024
Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag: Earth Day
The latest edition of the Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag returns with a look at Earth Day and what the Íæż½ã½ã has done to help the environment. Through the simple act of refilling water bottles, the university has replaced nearly one million...
April 17, 2024
Fourth Fulbright Award Sends Kannan to Malaysia
In a letter of congratulations to Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of Biological Science, Chancellor Terisa Riley wrote, “I can honestly say that throughout my long career, I have never known anyone who has received four Fulbrights. What an outstanding...
April 17, 2024
Azahares Launches 2024 Edition
The Íæż½ã½ã announced the release of the 2024 edition of Azahares, the university’s award-winning Spanish-language literary magazine with a standing-room-only celebration April 11.
April 12, 2024Lion Company Leads the Way
At the Íæż½ã½ã, students enrolled in the Army ROTC, Lion Company, are earning their education and working toward becoming an enlisted officer in their service to the country.
April 12, 2024
Íæż½ã½ã Volleyball: Setting the Standard of Athletics
Volleyball at the Íæż½ã½ã has become the standard of athletics for the university. Founded and led by head coach Jane Sargent, the team competes with the best Division II teams yearly. Over the last 26 years at the helm,...
April 12, 2024
Men of Excellence: Shaping Future Leaders
At the Íæż½ã½ã, the registered student organization, Men of Excellence, prepares men to become leaders of the future.
April 12, 2024
Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'
The Read This! program at the Íæż½ã½ã is an immersive literacy experience, encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the community to delve into a chosen novel through guest speakers, events, and guided reading.
April 12, 2024
Íæż½ã½ã Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade
The Íæż½ã½ã hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...
April 12, 2024
Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives
Nursing students at the Íæż½ã½ã prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.
April 12, 2024
Teaching the Educators of the Future
The School of Education at the Íæż½ã½ã has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, Íæż½ã½ã students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...
April 12, 2024Swing into the History of Íæż½ã½ã Baseball
A look back at the history of baseball at the Íæż½ã½ã from the days under Bill Crowder until now, led by Todd Holland.
April 12, 2024
April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues
Íæż½ã½ã, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Íæż½ã½ã Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...
April 12, 2024
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the Íæż½ã½ã is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as Íæż½ã½ã alums.
April 11, 2024
Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at Íæż½ã½ã
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.
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