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Tax-Free Weekend Savings Apply at Íæż½ã½ã
The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday returns August 2 and 3. Savings on school supplies and apparel are available at the Íæż½ã½ã.
July 31, 2025
Campus Update, July 25, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a summer update for Íæż½ã½ã.
July 25, 2025
Treadaway Named Center for Nonprofits Director
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announces Emily Treadaway as the new Director of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP), a brand-new division of the university’s Center for Economic Development located at the Bakery District in downtown Fort...
July 23, 2025
TRIO Programs Funding Renewed, Jordan Named TRIO STEM Director
The Íæż½ã½ã was recently awarded more than $2.7 million in renewed grant funding for the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM programs through 2030.
July 22, 2025
Oaxaca, Mexico, Service and Study Program Transformative for Students
Students traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, to volunteer at a children’s home this summer experienced a deeply transformative journey of service and study designed to shape their perspectives, values and future paths.
July 22, 2025
History Buried in the Books: Roxy Wylie
At the Íæż½ã½ã, student success librarian Roxy Wylie uses her love of discovery and adventure to help students find success.
July 21, 2025
¡Bienvenido a España!: Íæż½ã½ã Student Takes the Classroom Overseas
Íæż½ã½ã junior Viviana Preston recently returned from a four-week study abroad in Spain. As a native Spanish speaker, she was curious to learn more about the culture from which the language was formed.
July 18, 2025
McIntosh Named Íæż½ã½ã Director of First Year Advising
Kayla McIntosh named as new director of first-year advising (ROAR) at the Íæż½ã½ã
July 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
Conducting the Rhythm of Teaching: Dr. Alex Zacharella
Dr. Alexandra Zacharella has been a staple of the Íæż½ã½ã's music department for nearly 20 years. Music is in her DNA, and she has a passion to share it with students.
June 25, 2025
Spring 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced
The Íæż½ã½ã has released the Chancellor's and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
June 20, 2025
‘Lion Family’ Grows with Mane Event
The Íæż½ã½ã hosted its first of three new student orientations, Mane Event, of the summer on Friday, June 20, 2025.
June 20, 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
Íæż½ã½ã Students Embark on Somber Summer History Course
Students from the Íæż½ã½ã spent the early weeks of summer visiting and learning about civil rights history across Arkansas.
June 13, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Students Earn Boys and Girls Club Scholarships
Eleven University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students received scholarships at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs 2025-2026 College Scholarship luncheon, hosted in the Reynolds Room at the Íæż½ã½ã on Monday, June 9, 2025.
June 11, 2025
DeJon Jordan: Practicing What He Preaches
DeJon Jordan, the assistant director for TRIO STEM at the Íæż½ã½ã, shares how he ensures students succeed at Íæż½ã½ã.
June 09, 2025
Class Notes, Spring 2025
Íæż½ã½ã alumni share professional and personal updates.
May 28, 2025 Campus Update, May 23, 2025
Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor of the Íæż½ã½ã, provides an update on decisions that will impact the 2026 budget and athletic GPA.
May 23, 2025
100 Families Partnership Personal to Íæż½ã½ã Chancellor
Íæż½ã½ã new partnershp with 100 Families will further help families in crisis move toward stability through education, social work programs, and community support. Chancellor Terisa Riley highlights her own experiences in order to provide a personal...
May 20, 2025
Campus Closure: Severe Weather
The Íæż½ã½ã will close campus at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to the threat of severe weather.
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