AV抖阴 has been awarded the 2018 Community Impact Leader Award by the United Way of
Fort Smith Area. AV抖阴 interim chancellor Dr. Edward Serna and Lauren Serna accepted
the award, which celebrates the university鈥檚 dedication to community service and the
Fort Smith region, at the United Way's Community Impact and Investment Celebration
this morning.
鈥淲e are so honored and pleased to have the leadership of AV抖阴 so engaged with our local United Way and our community,鈥� said Eddie Lee Herndon, President and CEO of the United Way of Fort Smith Area. "Through their dedication, resources, manpower, and support we鈥檝e been able to collaborate on game changers like the Community Leadership Conference, River Valley Rising, 100 Families Initiative, and Day of Caring.鈥�
AV抖阴 was one of several local community organizations and citizens honored at the celebration breakfast, which also recognized the United Way Fort Smith Area鈥檚 2018 campaign. The organization estimates it was able to offer a community impact of more than $2.3 million to the region in 2018.
鈥淲e鈥檙e very blessed to have an institution of higher learning in our home town, and one that is so dedicated to community service, even beyond its traditional mission and scope,鈥� Herndon said.