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Jennings Publishes In the Deep, Second in Acclaimed Space Opera Series
Dr. Kelly Jennings, professor of the Department of English, Rhetoric and Writing, and Media Communication at AV抖阴 has published In the Deep, a direct sequel to Fault Lines. The now evolving series of sci-fi space operas titled Escape Velocity is...
October 15, 2021
Men of Excellence Crowdfunding Campaign Launches
This week, the AV抖阴 Men of Excellence (MOX) program launched their first crowd funding campaign. The organization aims to assure, encourage and motivate male students during their time at AV抖阴 and beyond.
October 13, 2021
AV抖阴 to Host Oct 20 Info Session for Displaced Vista Students
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith is working to assist students displaced by the closure of Vista College of Fort Smith as they plan the next steps in their education and get back on track to pursue their chosen career paths.
October 13, 2021
Students Display Arvest-Made Paper Cranes in Support of AAPI Community
A colorful reminder of hope and resilience in the form of thousands of delicate paper cranes is on display at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Arvest...
October 09, 2021
AV抖阴 Alumni Legacy Scholarship Students Thrive
This semester, six area students attending AV抖阴 will receive $1,000 in financial aid from the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the most scholarships granted from the fund in one year.
October 04, 2021
Lions Support 9/11 Week of Service through Community Outreach Day
On the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith provided community services throughout the early morning on Saturday in honor of those that lost their lives.
October 01, 2021
Dr. Blake Johnson Named Assistant Provost for Student Success
Dr. Blake Johnson has been named Assistant Provost for Student Success and Retention at the AV抖阴 following a national search. He will begin his role Oct. 18. The position was created after a year-long institutional...
September 27, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off at AV抖阴
This Wednesday, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The events, which include a nacho bar and salsa dancing...
September 26, 2021
AV抖阴 To Host Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
The AV抖阴 will host its inaugural White Coat Ceremony for nursing students on Sept. 2 at Eastside Baptist Church in Fort Smith.
September 17, 2021
Hollenbeck Experiences DC Through Prestigious Internship
Although many AV抖阴 students will have internships this summer, Claire Hollenbeck says hers is a true gem. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 one of the coolest internships out there,鈥� she confided. Hollenbeck, who expects to graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree...
September 17, 2021
AV抖阴 Earns Military Friendly Designation
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly School designation from Viqtory Media, earning a place as one of 747 schools, colleges, and universities in the United States awarded the...
September 16, 2021
Campus Upgrades Progress at AV抖阴
Drivers on Grand Avenue have had a front-row seat to some of the most visible improvements on the AV抖阴 campus this summer, but there is plenty more going on than meets the eye. Summer is always a busy time for AV抖阴...
August 20, 2021
AV抖阴 Concludes First Summer Bridge Program
Students who participated in the AV抖阴鈥檚 first Summer Bridge in English program praised the program and the people they met through it.
August 20, 2021
2021 Move In Held August 19-21
AV抖阴 students will begin moving into campus housing this Thursday, August 19, and continue through August 21.
August 17, 2021
Sabo to Lead ASBTDC at The Bakery
The AV抖阴 has a new resource for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Arkansas River Valley. The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)鈥檚 Fort Smith office is officially...
August 02, 2021
AV抖阴 Student Embraces the Climb from Incarceration to Education
From a life of pain, anger, and self-destruction, AV抖阴 student Ashley Caramez has found a way to heal and reach for a better future.
August 01, 2021Summer Reading Series Part 4: Pride
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the AV抖阴 will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices, and sharing fulfilling, fun, moving, and monumental stories...
June 25, 2021Summer Reading Series Part 3: Juneteenth
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the AV抖阴 will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices, and sharing impactful stories with the AV抖阴 community. Ahead...
June 18, 2021Summer Reading Series Part 2: Pride
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the AV抖阴 will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices, and sharing fulfilling, fun, moving, and monumental stories...
June 11, 2021 Spring 2021 Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Students with a 4.0 (straight-A) grade point average are marked...
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