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AV抖阴 First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
AV抖阴 hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023
AV抖阴 Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The AV抖阴 Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what AV抖阴 is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with AV抖阴 Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The AV抖阴 volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first AV抖阴 team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023
Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the AV抖阴 on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 2023
AV抖阴 Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the AV抖阴 celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
AV抖阴 Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the AV抖阴, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023
Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the AV抖阴 the importance of family in a student鈥檚 educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...
September 29, 2023
Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity
AV抖阴 student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.
September 28, 2023
College Fair Coming to AV抖阴
The AV抖阴 to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. AV抖阴 will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023
Constitution Week at AV抖阴, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the AV抖阴 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
Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the AV抖阴. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by AV抖阴 ROTC
The AV抖阴 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 AV抖阴 Campus...
September 07, 2023 AV抖阴 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The AV抖阴 celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
AV抖阴 Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former AV抖阴 art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the AV抖阴 Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at AV抖阴, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
AV抖阴 to Host S铆 Se Puede Admissions Event
The AV抖阴 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 La AV抖阴 organizar谩 el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede
El evento ser谩 completamente en espa帽ol y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana informaci贸n 煤til sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transici贸n exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith
September 01, 2023
Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The AV抖阴 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 AV抖阴 campus.
September 01, 2023
AV抖阴 Camp Kick Off
The AV抖阴 kicked off its 20th AV抖阴 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
AV抖阴 Welcome Week 2023
Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the AV抖阴鈥檚 Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.
August 15, 2023Popular Topics
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