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AV First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
AV 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![The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel “True Grit.”Photograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest](/news/_images/portis-johnwayne.jpg)
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![Pumpkin carved with AV logo with AV Belltower in the background](/news/_images/2023-spooky-mailbag.jpg)
AV Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The AV Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what AV is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023![Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out](/news/_images/2023-vb-pink-out.jpg)
Fight Breast Cancer with AV Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The AV 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 team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the AV on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 2023![Bracelets made and handed out by the AV Native American Student Association on Indigenous Peoples' Day, 2023](/news/_images/2023-bracelet-ipd.jpg)
AV Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the AV celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023![Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event](/news/_images/2023-pride.jpg)
AV Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the AV, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023![two girls on a carnival ride.](/news/_images/2023-family-weekend.jpg)
Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the AV the importance of family in a student’s 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![Hispanic Heritage Month, flags in the foreground, AV Belltower in the background](/news/_images/2023-hispanic-heritage-month.png)
Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity
AV 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![Student walks across the AV campus with her backpack and a smile](/news/_images/2023-student.jpg)
College Fair Coming to AV
The AV to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. AV will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023![AV students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.](/news/_images/2023-voter-reg.jpg)
Constitution Week at AV, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the AV 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![Stock image of a calculator and pen on top of accounting and finance documents.](/news/_images/2023-meet-the-firms.jpg)
Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the AV. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023![American Flags planted throughout the AV Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background](/news/_images/2023-american-flg.jpg)
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by AV ROTC
The AV 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 Campus...
September 07, 2023![View of the AV Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower](/news/_images/2023-hispanic-heritage-month.png)
AV Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The AV celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023![Harold Keller,](/news/_images/2023-keller-exhibit.jpg)
AV Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former AV art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the AV Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at AV, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023![AV Office of Admissions team](/news/_images/2023-admissions-team.jpg)
AV to Host Sí Se Puede Admissions Event
The AV 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![Personal de la Oficina de Admisiones de la AV](/news/_images/2023-admissions-team.jpg)
La AV organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede
El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith
September 01, 2023![Haunted Hustle 5K](/news/_images/2023-haunted-husted-logo.jpg)
Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The AV 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 campus.
September 01, 2023![AV students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard](/news/_images/2023-cub-camp1.jpg)
AV Camp Kick Off
The AV kicked off its 20th AV 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 students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green](/news/_images/2023-welcome-week.jpg)
AV Welcome Week 2023
Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the AV’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.
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