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AV抖阴 Celebrates Graduates
The AV抖阴 celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.
December 14, 2024
AV抖阴 and the University of the Ozarks Team Up for Nursing
The AV抖阴 and the University of the Ozarks form a new academic partnership to increase the number of nursing students. It is the first articulation agreement between the two universities.
December 04, 2024
AV抖阴 to Launch Smart Choice Tuition Waiver for Transfer Students in Fall 2025
The AV抖阴 has announced a new tuition waiver program aimed at supporting transfer students. The 鈥淪mart Choice Tuition Waiver鈥� will provide eligible transfer students with up to $9,000 in tuition discounts starting...
December 04, 2024
AV抖阴 Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.
December 02, 2024
Spanish Poetry Slam
The AV抖阴 once again drew a packed house to its annual Spanish Poetry Slam, hosted by the World Languages Department on Nov. 7. Held in Windgate Auditorium, the event showcased the talents of beginning- and intermediate-level...
November 22, 2024
AV抖阴 Receives $4 Million Workforce Development Grant
On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, and Arkansas Workforce Connections Director Cody Waits awarded $48 million in training grants to support workforce development efforts aligned...
November 14, 2024
AV抖阴 Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout
The AV抖阴 hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday鈥檚 event was the largest Den Day turnout in AV抖阴 history.
November 06, 2024
Winners Announced at Inaugural AV抖阴 Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The AV抖阴 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抖阴 Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 2024
AV抖阴 Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The AV抖阴 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, 2024
AV抖阴 Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two AV抖阴 students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024
Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at AV抖阴
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the AV抖阴 for 21st year.
October 07, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena
Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the AV抖阴, 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, 2024
AV抖阴 Named One of US News' Best Colleges of 2025
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has been named one of U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 2025 Best Colleges according to rankings released this morning. AV抖阴 improved in multiple categories, securing its position as a leading institution in the...
September 24, 2024
Grand Reopening of Career Clothing Closet at AV抖阴
The University of Arkansas鈥擣ort 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抖阴 Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The AV抖阴's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for AV抖阴 students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
'We the People...': Constitution Week Returns to AV抖阴
The AV抖阴 celebrates Constitution Week from September 16 - September 20 with a full slate of education events and voter registration.
September 12, 2024
AV抖阴 Establishes Center for Teaching and Learning
AV抖阴 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鈥檚 establishment marks a significant...
August 21, 2024
AV抖阴 Camp, Best Camp
The AV抖阴 kicked off the semester with AV抖阴 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, 2024
AV抖阴 Camp Welcomes First-Years with New Competitive Edge
The AV抖阴 is set to welcome nearly 400 incoming freshmen to its annual AV抖阴 Camp, running from Wednesday, Aug. 14, to Saturday, Aug. 17. With more than 100 upper-class student volunteers on hand, the four-day orientation...
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