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Fall Filled with Good Weather, Various Activities
This week has been one for near perfect afternoon weather.
November 03, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Lion Voices: Faith Cureton
During this interview, Faith Cureton has the chance to talk about why and how she came to choose ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã as her school. She talks about her future plans of teaching and how theater has been a major passion in her life.
November 03, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.
November 01, 2023
Lion Voices: Kendrix Holcomb
Kendrix talks about how ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã has become home to him. Kendrix mentions how ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã has helped in on his path to achieve his dreams. He also gives advice to incoming Lions about how to best spend their time.
November 01, 2023
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment
The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."
October 31, 2023
Support, Resources Available in Face of Grief
As we move through the midpoint of our academic year, I find myself reflecting on our shared pursuit of education and the vast complexities and challenges that each of us faces in that journey.
October 30, 2023
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag: Is AI Alive?
The latest edition of the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag is here. Check out this scary story written by your very own ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Comms Team to get you in the mood for Halloween.
October 27, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã, but the support and encouragement from her family and ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023
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, 2023ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Lion Voices: Brock Slater
Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã has impacted his life and why he chose to come to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.
October 13, 2023
Class Notes, Fall 2023
Class Notes from ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã alumni from the fall 2023.
October 13, 2023
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 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, 2023Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 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.
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