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Future of Technology Begins with Íæż½ã½ã Computer Science
Three recent graduates of Íæż½ã½ã's computer science program demonstrated how the use of artificial intelligence can improve safety and efficiency.
May 16, 2025
Outstanding Young Alum Works to Protect Oklahoma Children
The Íæż½ã½ã honored Cherokee Blanchard-Hartsell, '23, with an Outstanding Young Alum Award for her service to her community.
May 16, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Computer Science on Par with Nation
Enrollment and the number of degrees awarded in computer science at the Íæż½ã½ã are in line with national trends.
May 16, 2025
Education Major Inspires New Arkansas Law
One moment, 15-year-old Kennedy Allison was sitting in class at Pea Ridge High School. The next, she was unconscious, her heart in full cardiac arrest. Six years later, she's a junior at Íæż½ã½ã, and using that harrowing moment to help change Arkansas...
May 08, 2025
Transportation Research Paves Way at Íæż½ã½ã
Students and faculty members from the Íæż½ã½ã are seeing years of transportation research and data collection applied to the real world.
May 08, 2025
Road to Ph.D.: Kaleb McLaughlin’s Risk and Resolve
Kaleb McLaughlin, a senior geosciences student, will graduate from Íæż½ã½ã on May 10 before heading to Gainesville to begin a master's to Ph.D. program at the University of Florida. If you asked him where he'd be when he graduated from Íæż½ã½ã a few years...
May 06, 2025
Delayed but not Defeated, Troy Rodriguez Earns Íæż½ã½ã Degree
First-generation student Troy Rodriguez will graduate from the Íæż½ã½ã on May 10 with a degree in business administration. The accomplishment comes after stepping away from school before returning two years later.
May 05, 2025
Campus Update, May 2, 2025
Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update about the Íæż½ã½ã budget, summer scholarships, and shared well wishes ahead of graduation.
May 02, 2025
Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation
Twelve students from the Íæż½ã½ã have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.
May 02, 2025
Day of Giving Raises $102,605 for Student Experiences, Scholarships, Support
Íæż½ã½ã raised $102,605 during its fifth-annual Day of Giving campaign, advancing the university’s Intrepid Ambition campaign—a strategic initiative to transform the Íæż½ã½ã campus by 2028.
May 01, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Announces Full Slate of Summer Camps for 2025
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host multiple athletic and music summer camps throughout June, July, and August. Camps are open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
May 01, 2025
AI Expo at Íæż½ã½ã May 1
The Íæż½ã½ã will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.
April 30, 2025
No Regrets: A Return to School Proves It's Never Too Late
Bronwen Henderson is a senior dental hygiene student at the Íæż½ã½ã. As she nears graduation, she reflected on trading in a 20-year-plus career for textbooks to prove to herself and her daughter that goals can be achieved...
April 29, 2025 Campus Update, April 25, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, provides an update on Íæż½ã½ã happenings.
April 25, 2025
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.
April 24, 2025
Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith is once again preparing students for finals with the return of the semiannual Long Night Against Procrastination event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 30 at the Boreham Library.
April 24, 2025
Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at Íæż½ã½ã
The Íæż½ã½ã community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.
April 22, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The Íæż½ã½ã celebrated the induction of the 2025 Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame class on Monday, April 21, recognizing the last 25 years of athletic excellence and leadership.
April 22, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K
The Íæż½ã½ã joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.
April 21, 2025
18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced
Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the Íæż½ã½ã.
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