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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with AV抖阴 Students
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to AV抖阴 students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.
October 19, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023
Eyermans Recognized as AV抖阴 Family of the Year
The AV抖阴 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of AV抖阴 junior Kimber Campbell.
October 12, 2023Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair
Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services鈥� all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.
October 09, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with AV抖阴 Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The AV抖阴 volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first AV抖阴 team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023
Join the Excitement: AV抖阴 eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament
The AV抖阴 eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The AV抖阴 Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...
October 05, 2023
AV抖阴 Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the AV抖阴, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023
Heppner Takes Over AV抖阴 Camp
The AV抖阴 has named sophomore Maggie Heppner as the 2024 AV抖阴 Camp Student Director.
October 04, 2023Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas
On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the AV抖阴 campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.
October 02, 2023
AV抖阴 Mailbag: Feeding Lions
The AV抖阴 Mailbag鈥檚 latest edition tackles food insecurity and how AV抖阴 helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.
September 29, 2023
AV抖阴 Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The AV抖阴 was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023
College Fair Coming to AV抖阴
The AV抖阴 to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. AV抖阴 will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023
AV抖阴 Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The AV抖阴 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
Constitution Week at AV抖阴, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the AV抖阴 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抖阴 Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The AV抖阴 Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering AV抖阴 Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights AV抖阴 volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by AV抖阴 ROTC
The AV抖阴 ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the AV抖阴 Campus...
September 07, 2023
Seven Welcomed to AV抖阴 Alumni Advisory Council
The AV抖阴 Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all AV抖阴 alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
AV抖阴 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The AV抖阴 celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The AV抖阴 enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
AV抖阴 non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to AV抖阴 to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor鈥檚 and master's degrees.
August 29, 2023Popular Topics
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