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Winners Announced at Inaugural AV¶¶Òõ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The AV¶¶Òõ 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 AV¶¶Òõ Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 2024AV¶¶Òõ Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The AV¶¶Òõ 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, 2024AV¶¶Òõ Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two AV¶¶Òõ students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at AV¶¶Òõ
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the AV¶¶Òõ for 21st year.
October 07, 2024Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena
Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the AV¶¶Òõ, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...
October 04, 2024AV¶¶Òõ Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. AV¶¶Òõ improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...
September 24, 2024Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at AV¶¶Òõ
The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith Babb Center for Career Services will host a grand reopening of its Career Clothing Closet, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24. The Center's goal is to provide free professional clothes...
September 20, 2024'Mi Casa es su Casa': AV¶¶Òõ Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The AV¶¶Òõ's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for AV¶¶Òõ students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to AV¶¶Òõ
The AV¶¶Òõ celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024AV¶¶Òõ Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
AV¶¶Òõ is set to introduce a Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, a strategic development aimed at advancing faculty expertise and student engagement through innovative educational strategies. The center’s establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024AV¶¶Òõ Camp, Best Camp
The AV¶¶Òõ kicked off the semester with AV¶¶Òõ Camp. The annual event welcomes first-year students to campus for a multi-day experience on campus full of games, icebreakers, information, and fun.
August 17, 2024AV¶¶Òõ Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge
The AV¶¶Òõ is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual AV¶¶Òõ Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...
August 09, 2024Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural AV¶¶Òõ Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the AV¶¶Òõ Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...
August 08, 2024Drive with Pride Initiative Supports Student Scholarships
The AV¶¶Òõ (AV¶¶Òõ) has launched the "Drive with Pride" campaign, encouraging supporters to purchase official AV¶¶Òõ Lion Pride Plates. These specialized license plates, available through the State of Arkansas, offer a unique...
August 01, 2024New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the AV¶¶Òõ for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024AV¶¶Òõ Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K
Members of the AV¶¶Òõ community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.
June 26, 2024Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to Remain Closed Through July 12
The AV¶¶Òõ Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will remain closed through July 12 due to an HVAC outage.
June 25, 2024Spring 2024 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Announced
Students from the AV¶¶Òõ are honored for their spring 2024 semester academic excellence by making the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists.
June 17, 2024Above and Beyond with Upward Bound
The AV¶¶Òõ is the host institution for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science. The two programs are part of the Federal TRIO Programs and are funded to each serve 62 9th-12th grade students from low-income households...
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