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![U.S. Flags planted throughout the AV¶¶Òõ campus green](/news/_images/Flags.jpeg)
Memorial Stair Climb Slated for Sept. 11
The AV¶¶Òõ Army ROTC will host a memorial stair climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 a.m. to honor the lives of those lost and those who heroically assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago.
September 06, 2024![AV¶¶Òõ Bell Tower seen behind a fountain on the campus green](/news/_images/belltower_rr_0844.jpg)
12 New Faculty Members Join AV¶¶Òõ this Fall
The AV¶¶Òõ welcomed a dozen new faculty members to campus to begin the academic year with disciplines in each of the three colleges at AV¶¶Òõ.
August 20, 2024![AV¶¶Òõ Camp Organge Camp staff at AV¶¶Òõ](/news/_images/cub-camp-24.jpg)
AV¶¶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, 2024![Nicole Dake, '20 (left) and Cody Newton, '16 (right) work in a Baptist Health-Fort Smith nursing station](/news/_images/great-100-nurses.jpg)
AV¶¶Òõ Grads, Baptist Health Nurses Named 100 Greatest
Six graduates from the AV¶¶Òõ were recognized as part of the 16 nurses from Baptist Health for this year's Great 100 Nurses.
August 12, 2024![Headshot of a woman with curly hair](/news/square.png)
Essays Uplift in Annual Writing Center Contest
The experience is so satisfying that people who judge the Writing Center’s annual writing contest routinely ask Dr. Mary Lutze to invite them to judge again.
August 07, 2024![jordan ruud at the boreham library](/news/_images/jordan-ruud-rrp0447.jpg)
Ruud to Lead Boreham Library
The AV¶¶Òõ announced the hiring of Jordan Ruud as the new director of library services at Boreham Library. Ruud officially assumed his new role on August 1.
August 02, 2024![Numa lion in a blue car with a AV¶¶Òõ license plate](/news/_images/numa-rrp054copy.jpeg)
Drive 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, 2024![A student taking concurrent classes works in the ABB lab at PEAK Innovation Center](/news/_images/watc.jpg)
Concurrent Enrollment at AV¶¶Òõ Sets Students Ahead
The AV¶¶Òõ is committed to student success, and it all starts in high school. Thanks to the concurrent programming offered by AV¶¶Òõ, local high school juniors and seniors can earn college credits toward a certificate of...
July 23, 2024![Connor Hadley-Kimbrell (left), Travis Johns, and Kevin Allen (right) stand with a large check for their ARCPA scholarships](/news/_images/arcpa-students.jpg)
Students Awarded Thousands in Scholarships
Three accounting students from the AV¶¶Òõ ended the spring semester by being awarded $2,000 in academic scholarships from the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants' Student Education Fund.
June 14, 2024![New AV¶¶Òõ alum, Joshua MerrittJoshua Merritt (right) and his dad Jason, a senior instructor in the College of Business and Industry, at the 2024 Spring Commencement](/news/_images/joshua-merritt.jpg)
Double Dose of Graduation
Joshua Merritt, a recent University of Arkansas—Fort Smith graduate, celebrated the completion of not one but two degrees during his time at AV¶¶Òõ. After starting at the university at just 13 years old, Merritt graduated with a bachelor's degree...
May 31, 2024![Braxten Martin with the bike he will ride from Seattle, Washington, to Washington, D.C. this summer](/news/_images/braxten-martin.jpg)
AV¶¶Òõ Student to Ride Cross-Country for The Ability Experience
Braxten Martin, a student at the AV¶¶Òõ, will embark on a 4,300-mile cross-country bike ride to raise awareness for those with physical and mental disabilities. He will set out on The Ability Experience's Journey of Hope,...
May 23, 2024![Future nurses work on a high fidelity simulation at AV¶¶Òõ](/news/_images/aas-nursing-23.jpg)
2-year Nursing Track Announced
This week the AV¶¶Òõ announced the return of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing degree in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing, offering a two-year Registered Nurse (RN) pathway, and an affordable...
May 20, 2024![Dr. Toni Alexander, new dean of the AV¶¶Òõ College of Arts and Sciences](/news/_images/tonialexander.jpg)
Alexander to Serve as Next Dean of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Toni Alexander will serve as the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Alexander, a seasoned academic leader, will assume her new role on July 8, 2024, following a comprehensive national search.
April 30, 2024![Aerial view of AV¶¶Òõ with the Bell Tower and Campus Green](/news/_images/2023-uafs-aerial.jpg)
AV¶¶Òõ Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024
Students at the AV¶¶Òõ who were nominated by AV¶¶Òõ faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 29, 2024![The Numa lion statue at sunset](/news/_images/numa-statue-sunset.jpg)
Record Breaking Day of Giving for AV¶¶Òõ
The AV¶¶Òõ's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple AV¶¶Òõ initiatives.
April 26, 2024![Garrett Scott is surrounded by family and friends as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the AV¶¶Òõ](/news/_images/garrett-scott-nli.jpg)
Second Recruiting Class for Gibson Starts with Local Talent
Zane Gibson, the AV¶¶Òõ men's head basketball coach, kicked off his second season and recruitment with a local player. Garrett Scott, a point guard from Pocola High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent...
April 19, 2024Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the AV¶¶Òõ 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.
April 18, 2024![High school students attend Den Day](/news/_images/den-day-spring.jpg)
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![Attendee at the 2023 symposium on human trafficking at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.](/news/_images/trafficking-ualrhtpic1.jpg)
April 18 Human Trafficking Symposium Sheds Light on Dark Issues
AV¶¶Òõ, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the AV¶¶Òõ Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking:...
April 12, 2024![AV¶¶Òõ graduate smiles for the camera holding his diploma and a](/news/_images/grad-411-logan.jpg)
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.
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