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Campus Update, April 18, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update on recent university happenings.
April 18, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Employees Honored by Students
On April 11, the Íæż½ã½ã Student Government Association recognized two university employees for their dedication to serving students.
April 16, 2025
2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named
On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the Íæż½ã½ã.
April 16, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Faculty and Staff Recognized
On April 11, employees from the Íæż½ã½ã were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.
April 16, 2025
Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.
April 14, 2025
18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11
The Íæż½ã½ã will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.
April 07, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School
The Íæż½ã½ã was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.
April 03, 2025
Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 03, 2025
Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future
Joy Rasphoumy doesn’t just design—she fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she’s building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...
April 02, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts
Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of Íæż½ã½ã, recently published her second book, "Love Stays the Same. " It is a touching tribute to her son as he transitions into becoming a big brother.
April 02, 2025
$7.5 million gift launches Íæż½ã½ã Center for Nonprofits
Íæż½ã½ã announced a transformational $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, April 2, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits (CNP) at the university. The anonymous gift, one of the largest in Íæż½ã½ã history, was unveiled during the public kickoff...
April 02, 2025
Íæż½ã½ã Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign
Íæż½ã½ã publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...
April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration
When Nigel Otero came to the Íæż½ã½ã, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...
March 31, 2025
Cataloging Resources: How Andrea Parton Became the Librarian She Was Meant to Be
Íæż½ã½ã Discovery and Access Librarian Andrea Parton never intended to follow in her dad's footsteps. As a librarian, she does the job she was always meant to have.
March 31, 2025
Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at Íæż½ã½ã
Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...
March 28, 2025
A Legacy of Courage
The story of Fort Smith is one of endurance, evolution, and grit—and Íæż½ã½ã has been there through every chapter, turning moments of hardship into milestones of progress. As the region faces the future, it does so with a partner that has never wavered,...
March 26, 2025
Advancing Manufacturing
Íæż½ã½ã is laying the foundation for the next era of industry in the River Valley—equipping students, workers, and employers with the tools, training, and talent to lead in an advanced manufacturing economy. From engineering labs to apprenticeship...
March 26, 2025 Empowering Our Economy
The Íæż½ã½ã Center for Economic Development is a pillar of our community. By equipping the workforce, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the region’s most vital industries, the CED is building more than economic momentum—it’s building a...
March 26, 2025
Preserving Our Future
Íæż½ã½ã students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they’re not waiting for answers—they’re creating them. They’re transforming curiosity into world-class research...
March 26, 2025
Uplifting Patient Care
Lindsey France is a lifeline. Every shift, every patient, and every step she helps someone take is a testament to the training, resilience, and compassion that define Íæż½ã½ã nurses. She’s not just meeting the standard—she’s redefining it. And...
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