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Student Group Bringing Awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
On Monday, April 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith students will be marching to bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW).
April 14, 2023
AV抖阴, WATC Students Shine at Draft Day
Hundreds of high school seniors from around the River Valley, including those enrolled in the Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) through the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, attended the Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day kickoff on Tuesday, March...
April 12, 2023
AV抖阴 Hall of Fame Grows with 2023 Class Induction
Winning a championship at any level is the pinnacle of achievement in athletics. However, beyond the game, there is one more goal to be reached 鈥� the hall of fame.
April 12, 2023
AV抖阴 Professor Speaks at US Naturalization Ceremony
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a beacon of freedom and hope. A plaque with the sonnet 鈥淭he New Colossus鈥� by Emma Lazarus sits inside with a quote almost as famous as Lady Liberty herself, 鈥淕ive me your tired, your poor,...
April 12, 2023
Educate to Eradicate Panel to Speak at AV抖阴
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, the Men of Excellence (MOX) and the Office of Title IX are hosting Educate to Eradicate, a panel discussion about sexual assault and ways to prevent it.
April 11, 2023
AV抖阴 Concludes Women鈥檚 History Month with Local Women in Charge Panel
On Monday, March 27, 2023, a panel of four local leaders spoke at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith highlighting their successes and path to getting to where they are. What made the panel unique: all four leaders were women.
April 07, 2023
AV抖阴 Wind Ensemble to Host Symposium, Concert
The AV抖阴 Department of Music and Theatre is excited about the new Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment. The AV抖阴 Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, Director of Bands, will take the stage on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. At the...
April 07, 2023
AV抖阴 Student Research Symposium back for 16th Year
On Friday, April 7, 2023, the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium returns as students from the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will present nearly 50 diverse research projects culminating in a year鈥檚 worth of team and individual work.
April 06, 2023
AV抖阴 Students Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has a full slate of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events geared towards building relationships and bringing awareness to a topic that has unfortunately impacted far too many individuals.
April 05, 2023
Criminal Justice Symposium Returns to AV抖阴
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the annual Criminal Justice Symposium returns to the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith. The educational and career-centered event will take place in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room from 9 a.m. to...
April 04, 2023AV抖阴 Student Wins Competition at Spanish Symposium
AV抖阴 Student Wins Competition at Spanish Symposium
April 03, 2023
Welding Rodeo Winners
Students from nearly a dozen River Valley high schools competed in this year鈥檚 Welding Rodeo at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, presented by the Welding Technology Department of the AV抖阴 College of Business and Industry.
April 03, 2023
All Women Small Business Panel Coming to CED
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will host a Women鈥檚 Small Business Panel.
March 31, 2023
Den Day: 2023
Come one, come all! Den Day returns to the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith campus on Friday, April 14, 2023, in the Stubblefield Center. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. with a welcome and overview of the open campus day beginning at 10 a.m.
March 31, 2023
Open House Welcomes New Adult Degree Completion Program Students
The Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) open house event on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, was another example of successful community outreach to connect with adult learners and non-traditional students looking to make a positive change.
March 30, 2023
Traditions Come to Life with Native American Student Association
The sounds of rhythmic drums and chanting were mixed in with the click-clacking of wooden sticks and laughing throughout the Lion鈥檚 Den courtyard during the early afternoon of Thursday, March 30, 2023.
March 30, 2023
AV抖阴 Presents a Vision without Limits
The World Languages Department at AV抖阴 will celebrate a world without limits this week.
March 29, 2023
Symphony, University Bands Bring Beautiful Music to Campus Green
The Fort Smith Symphony and the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host Symphony on the Green this weekend, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and families. The Saturday, April 1, event kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and is free...
March 29, 2023
New Obstacle Course Coming to AV抖阴
At 10 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Student Veterans Organization and ROTC program will host an inaugural event, "Endurance: The Obstacle Course," at the AV抖阴 Intramural Fields.
March 27, 2023
Open House Welcomes Adult Learners
The AV抖阴 will host an open house for its Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Business and Professional Development at the Bakery District in downtown...
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