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Cadets Learn about the Army's Future in Nation's Capital
The حوإ¼½م½م ROTC, Lion Company, traveled to Washington, DC, in October. Cadets attended the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, where they learned about the Army's future endeavors.
November 06, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Sydney Seegers
Sydney Seegers graduated from the حوإ¼½م½م in May 2023. As a first-generation student, it was an "opportunity to chase and achieve her dreams" and become a role model for her family. She gives back to حوإ¼½م½م and other first-generation...
November 04, 2024
Campus Update, Nov. 1, 2024
حوإ¼½م½م Chancellor Terisa Riley provides an update on campus happenings.
November 01, 2024
حوإ¼½م½م Hosts 51st Annual Meeting of Arkansas Philological Association
The حوإ¼½م½م will welcome academics, scholars, and students from across the region Nov. 8-9, 2024, for the 51st annual meeting of the Arkansas Philological Association (APA). This year’s conference theme, “Food and...
November 01, 2024
Advising for Success with Journi Goforth
حوإ¼½م½م College of Arts and Sciences advisor Journi Goforth realized she wanted to help students succeed in the classroom, but it wasn't with her leading the curriculum.
October 31, 2024
Dr. James Benjamin's Passion for Psychology
Dr. James Benjamin discovered his passion for psychology while living in California, one of nine states he's lived in. He found his home in Arkansas, at the حوإ¼½م½م, where he's shared his passion with students since 2010.
October 30, 2024 Campus Update, Oct. 25, 2024
حوإ¼½م½م Chancellor Terisa Riley provides an update on campus happenings.
October 25, 2024
Winners Announced at Inaugural حوإ¼½م½م Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The حوإ¼½م½م Center for Economic Development celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen small businesses and family-owned businesses from around Fort Smith at the inaugural حوإ¼½م½م Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 2024
Capps Family Takes Home Honors
The حوإ¼½م½م Family of the Year award was given to the family of Anna Capps, a junior social work student and SGA president.
October 22, 2024 
A Feather in his Cap: The Life and Career of Dr. Charles Preston
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith alum Dr. Charles “Chuck†Preston, 40 years into his biology career with no signs of slowing, has educated millions of people and upended the way visitors experience natural history museums.
October 18, 2024
Finding a Future in the Forest
Dr. Maurice Testa, associate professor of geoscience, knows natural talent when he sees it. And when he looked at Perla Romero three years ago, he saw it.
October 17, 2024
Double Dose of Graduation
It wasn’t a clerical error when Joshua Merritt’s name was listed twice as a graduate during the 2024 spring commencement at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.
October 17, 2024
حوإ¼½م½م Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The حوإ¼½م½م will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...
October 17, 2024
Day at the K Brings Old Friends and New
The beginning of fall athletics marked the start of the inaugural season for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
October 17, 2024
Preparing to Enter College on the Best Footing
At the حوإ¼½م½م, leaders know that first-generation college students, especially those who face economic hardship, must prepare for college long before they are eligible for Cub Camp.
October 16, 2024
Why We Give: Hadley Family
In 2014, the Hadley family endowed a scholarship for employees who have worked at their McDonald’s restaurants for six months or longer.
October 16, 2024
The Writing on the Wall
If there’s one thing she could tell students, Dr. Mary Lutze, director of the Writing Center would say: “Anyone’s writing can be improved with instruction. Even I use the Writing Center.â€
October 16, 2024
From the Sidelines to the Main Stage
In the first game of the fall athletic calendar – a volleyball home and conference opener on Sept.28 – spectators had a chance to see the national championship حوإ¼½م½م cheer team.
October 16, 2024
CBI Grad Shares Wisdom to Make a Difference
Sunshine Bartlett, حوإ¼½م½م class of 2011, stays busy. She is a senior vice president and human resources manager at Arvest Bank in Fort Smith. She graduated – Summa Cum Laude – from a three-year program at Barret School of Banking in Memphis. She...
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