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Teaching the Educators of the Future
The School of Education at the AV¶¶Òõ has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, AV¶¶Òõ students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...
April 12, 2024
Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives
Nursing students at the AV¶¶Òõ prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.
April 12, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade
The AV¶¶Òõ hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...
April 12, 2024
Crack Open a Book with 'Read This!'
The Read This! program at the AV¶¶Òõ is an immersive literacy experience, encouraging students, faculty, staff, and the community to delve into a chosen novel through guest speakers, events, and guided reading.
April 12, 2024
Men of Excellence: Shaping Future Leaders
At the AV¶¶Òõ, the registered student organization, Men of Excellence, prepares men to become leaders of the future.
April 12, 2024
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the AV¶¶Òõ is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as AV¶¶Òõ alums.
April 11, 2024
Acclaimed Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Erin Kimmerle to Speak at AV¶¶Òõ
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host Dr. Erin Kimmerle, esteemed forensic anthropologist, artist, and author, for two special guest lectures on Friday, April 19, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the AV¶¶Òõ before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...
April 03, 2024
Avoid Trepidation with These Tax Time Tips
The deadline to file your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching! Two AV¶¶Òõ accounting professors offered tax tips to make sure you are prepared to file on time.
April 02, 2024
17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5
AV¶¶Òõ will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...
April 01, 2024
Holi Returns to AV¶¶Òõ Campus
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, was celebrated at the AV¶¶Òõ. The Desi Cultural Club brought the colorful holiday back to campus for a second year in a row.
March 29, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Welding Rodeo Back for Sixth Year
The AV¶¶Òõ College of Business and Industry is set to host the sixth annual Welding Rodeo on April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighty high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from more than nine school districts will...
March 29, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Cheer Builds Up Champions
With college nationals just a few weeks away, the all-star AV¶¶Òõ Cheer team is ready to take Daytona by storm. The AV¶¶Òõ cheer team has won 4 NCA Nationals Championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, and has reached the collegiate tournament 14 seasons...
March 29, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The AV¶¶Òõ Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Nicki Stancil
In this week’s Women's History Month spotlight, Dr. Nicole "Nicki" Stancil, Associate Professor and Program Director of Media Communication and beloved AV¶¶Òõ eSports Coach shares a recent source of inspiration that reignited her passion for feminism...
March 18, 2024
Women's History Month: Katie Beineke
In this week’s Women’s History Month profile, we feature Katie Beineke, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. Beineke's journey and leadership role at AV¶¶Òõ underscores the unique perspectives and contributions...
March 13, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage
The AV¶¶Òõ welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.
March 07, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Sophia Farmer
Kicking off our Women's History Month series is Dr. Sophia Maxine Farmer, Assistant Professor of Art History in the AV¶¶Òõ Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...
March 06, 2024
AV¶¶Òõ Honors Alumni Award Winners
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, ‘12, and Jaime Vargas, ’18 and ‘23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...
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