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Constitution Week at Íæż½ã½ã, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the Íæż½ã½ã 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
Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering Íæż½ã½ã Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights Íæż½ã½ã volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the Íæż½ã½ã and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023
Íæż½ã½ã Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The Íæż½ã½ã announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by Íæż½ã½ã ROTC
The Íæż½ã½ã 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 Íæż½ã½ã Campus...
September 07, 2023
Seven Welcomed to Íæż½ã½ã Alumni Advisory Council
The Íæż½ã½ã Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all Íæż½ã½ã alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
Íæż½ã½ã Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The Íæż½ã½ã celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Íæż½ã½ã Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former Íæż½ã½ã art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the Íæż½ã½ã Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at Íæż½ã½ã, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The Íæż½ã½ã enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
La Íæż½ã½ã organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede
El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith
September 01, 2023 Íæż½ã½ã to Host Sà Se Puede Admissions Event
The Íæż½ã½ã Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.
September 01, 2023
Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The Íæż½ã½ã Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the Íæż½ã½ã campus.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Íæż½ã½ã non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to Íæż½ã½ã to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023 Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag: What You Missed
The second edition of the Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
August 25, 2023
Welcome to Fall 2023
If you’re looking around and feeling like there is more energy on campus, you’re right.
August 24, 2023
Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers
High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the Íæż½ã½ã to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.
August 21, 2023 Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag: Welcome
The Íæż½ã½ã Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things Íæż½ã½ã and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.
August 18, 2023
Íæż½ã½ã System Back Online
The Íæż½ã½ã system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.
August 17, 2023
Cub Camp Kick Off
The Íæż½ã½ã kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.
August 17, 2023
Alumni Legacy Awards
Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.
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