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Artist Katya Grokhovsky poses with a drawing
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AV Artist in Residence to Give Talk

The AV Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.

January 26, 2024
The Dark-eyed Junco is seen in the snow
FeaturedArts and Sciences

Bird-Watchers Rejoice at Snow Birds' Return

As Arkansas braces for another round of snowfall and temperatures dip below freezing, the age-old past time of bird watching is bringing joy to river valley residents. Dr. Ragupathy Kannan, professor of ornithology at the University of Arkansas –...

January 15, 2024
The AV Belltower sits in the background with yellow daffodils in the foreground during a bright spring day
EventsFeaturedNewsStudents

AV Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events

Spring Back Week returns to the AV. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.

January 10, 2024
Community members march to honor Dr. King
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University, MLK Commission Plan Events

Under the theme “UNITY - It Starts With Me,” the AV, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...

January 01, 2024
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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

2023: A Year of Achievement

Much of what happened at the AV in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university’s new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this May.

December 18, 2023
a woman presents her business plan at the AV Lions Lair event
Business and IndustryCommunityFeatured

Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the AV Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...

November 30, 2023
Sophomores, Brenna Smith, psychology major (left) and Shelby Zink, biology major, make traditional corn husk dolls
CommunityEventsFeaturedStudents

Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at AV

The AV and the AV Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.

November 21, 2023
AV students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing
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International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest

The AV Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join AV students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...

November 16, 2023
A student smiles at the camera during the career fair
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Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program

Thanks to a generous gift from long-time AV supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the AV will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.

November 16, 2023
AV Men's Basketball Toy Toss
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AV Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21

Toy Toss returns to AV Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.

November 03, 2023
eSports gaming room
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Join the Excitement: AV eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament

The AV eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The AV Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...

October 05, 2023
two girls on a carnival ride.
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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
AV Campus Green from above
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AV Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The AV was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
The AV Bakery District
FeaturedNewsBusiness and Industry

AV Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The AV announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
AV students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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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
AV cub camp students gather under the bell tower
FeaturedBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

AV Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The AV announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023
AV Office of Admissions team
EventsFeatured

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
High school students attending the CDA Academy receiving classroom instruction
FeaturedNewsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education AV

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the AV to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
Network cables
ChancellorFeatured

AV System Back Online

The AV system is back online after an outage impacted campus on the morning of Thursday, August 17, 2023.

August 17, 2023
AV students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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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

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