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Staff Voices: Derek Hill
Whether on the court or in the classroom, Derek Hill, an academic coach in the Academic Success Center (ASC) at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, has become synonymous with what it means to be a Lion.
April 26, 2023
Beating the Odds: AV抖阴 Alumna, Morgan Scott
When Morgan Scott arrived at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, the thought of completing a degree, let alone going on to complete a graduate degree, felt practically impossible.
April 26, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Alex Pacheco
The world of math, numbers, and money might not be for everyone, but Dr. Alex Pacheco is right at home in the middle of it here at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith.
April 26, 2023
AV抖阴 Professors Offer Tax Day Tips
Today is Tax day, and we鈥檝e asked Dr. Randall Stone and Dr. Diana Sims, two tax pros at AV抖阴 what we need to know when filing this year.
April 18, 2023
April CED Talk Focuses on Crypto, Consumers
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Center for Economic Development is proud to host Dr. Alejandro Pacheco to discuss the future of cryptocurrency. April 20 from noon to 1 p.m.
April 17, 2023
Student Group Bringing Awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
On Monday, April 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith students will be marching to bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW).
April 14, 2023
No Risk, No Reward
As graduation day draws closer, senior University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith geoscience major Jon Turco is preparing for a future he never dreamed was possible: Entering the prestigious geosciences graduate program at Mississippi State University.
April 14, 2023
AV抖阴 Hall of Fame Grows with 2023 Class Induction
Winning a championship at any level is the pinnacle of achievement in athletics. However, beyond the game, there is one more goal to be reached 鈥� the hall of fame.
April 12, 2023
AV抖阴 Professor Speaks at US Naturalization Ceremony
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a beacon of freedom and hope. A plaque with the sonnet 鈥淭he New Colossus鈥� by Emma Lazarus sits inside with a quote almost as famous as Lady Liberty herself, 鈥淕ive me your tired, your poor,...
April 12, 2023
AV抖阴, WATC Students Shine at Draft Day
Hundreds of high school seniors from around the River Valley, including those enrolled in the Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) through the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, attended the Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day kickoff on Tuesday, March...
April 12, 2023
Educate to Eradicate Panel to Speak at AV抖阴
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, the Men of Excellence (MOX) and the Office of Title IX are hosting Educate to Eradicate, a panel discussion about sexual assault and ways to prevent it.
April 11, 2023
Spring Beautiful and Busy on Campus
The next few weeks are so busy that most of us will be wishing we could be in two places at once. The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment schedule is busy this time of the year with the annual Jazz Band concert scheduled for Tuesday night from 7-9...
April 10, 2023
2023 Azahares Available Now
Azahares, AV抖阴鈥檚 Spanish-language literary magazine, published its 16th issue in April.
April 10, 2023
AV抖阴 Concludes Women鈥檚 History Month with Local Women in Charge Panel
On Monday, March 27, 2023, a panel of four local leaders spoke at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith highlighting their successes and path to getting to where they are. What made the panel unique: all four leaders were women.
April 07, 2023
AV抖阴 Wind Ensemble to Host Symposium, Concert
The AV抖阴 Department of Music and Theatre is excited about the new Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment. The AV抖阴 Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, Director of Bands, will take the stage on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. At the...
April 07, 2023
AV抖阴 Student Wins Competition at Spanish Symposium
Gaby Hernandez Donato, a AV抖阴 senior Spanish major, won the Poster Presentation competition at the Sin Limites Spanish and L2 Teachers Symposium on April 1.
April 07, 2023
AV抖阴 Student Research Symposium back for 16th Year
On Friday, April 7, 2023, the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium returns as students from the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will present nearly 50 diverse research projects culminating in a year鈥檚 worth of team and individual work.
April 06, 2023
AV抖阴 Students Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has a full slate of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events geared towards building relationships and bringing awareness to a topic that has unfortunately impacted far too many individuals.
April 05, 2023
Criminal Justice Symposium Returns to AV抖阴
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the annual Criminal Justice Symposium returns to the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith. The educational and career-centered event will take place in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room from 9 a.m. to...
April 04, 2023
Welding Rodeo Winners
Students from nearly a dozen River Valley high schools competed in this year鈥檚 Welding Rodeo at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, presented by the Welding Technology Department of the AV抖阴 College of Business and Industry.
April 03, 2023Popular Topics
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