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Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022
Alumna Earns Principal of the Year Award
When you talk to Dr. Keri Rathbun, the words you hear most are 鈥減eople鈥� and 鈥渇amily.鈥� 鈥淧ride鈥� and 鈥渂elonging鈥� come closely after. Rathbun, Westark Community College class of 1992, is in her fifth year as principal of Northside...
May 13, 2022
AV抖阴 Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development
The AV抖阴 Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six AV抖阴 student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. 鈥�
May 12, 2022
AV抖阴 Jumpstart Members Provide Services to Local Community Organizations
In honor of National Volunteer Week Jumpstart AmeriCorps members at the AV抖阴 participated in service projects across the city of Fort Smith.
May 12, 2022
Baha鈥檌 Club to Host Student Mentor Training Sessions
The AV抖阴鈥檚 registered student organization, The Baha鈥檌 Club, will host two training sessions for student mentors interested in volunteering with the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) from 9 a.m....
May 12, 2022
Outstanding Faculty Earn Appreciation Awards
Five University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith faculty members were honored for their services to the institution during the annual Faculty Appreciation Day, held on April 8, 2022.
May 11, 2022
Rising Star Makes Fast 15
If Jasmine Smith was surprised to be named to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal鈥檚 2022 Fast 15, her boss wasn鈥檛. 鈥淲e are proud to see Jasmine on this list,鈥� said Blake Rickman, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive...
May 09, 2022
Day of Giving 2022 Sees Record-High Donors, More Than $46,000 Raised
In 2022, the AV抖阴 Day of Giving had more ambassadors; more givers, many of them first-time givers; and more crowd-funded gifts than ever before. These numbers tell us that many of our supporters are comfortable giving from their mobile devices and...
May 09, 2022
AV抖阴 Releases 2022 Edition of Azahares Spanish Literary Magazine
Azahares, the AV抖阴鈥檚 award-winning Spanish-language literary and arts magazine, released its 2022 edition this April, with contributors hailing from the AV抖阴 campus to New York, Los Angeles to Chicago and even featuring...
May 04, 2022
Filipino Club and RAWC host Escrima Lessons
Thanks to a partnership between a student club and a passionate professional, students at the AV抖阴 had the opportunity to learn about escrima, a form of traditional Filipino martial arts, throughout the spring semester.
May 03, 2022
Lion Leadership Inaugural Class Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has long been dedicated to empowering and educating the future the leaders of Arkansas through student support initiatives. Now, thanks to the newly-formed Lion Leadership Program, the university will invest...
May 02, 2022
AV抖阴 Awards $6,000 to Welding Rodeo Winners
When the dust cleared at the Welding Rodeo on Friday, April 22, three competitors walked away with $6,000 in college scholarships from the AV抖阴.
May 02, 2022Provost Finalists Slated to Visit Campus May 4-11
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith announced the five finalists in its search for a new provost Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
May 02, 2022
2022 Commencement to Honor Nearly 1000 Earned Credentials
Saturday, May 7, 2022, the AV抖阴 will honor close to 800 spring and summer graduates at the university鈥檚 106th commencement ceremony. This year鈥檚 graduates will range in age from 17 to 59 and have collectively earned...
April 27, 2022
AV抖阴 Launches Center for Economic Development
Against a technicolor backdrop of painted grain silos and bright blue skies, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson waxed poetic about the state of workforce development, economic investments, technology, and industry in the River Valley, and he noted the...
April 27, 2022
AV抖阴 to Assist Early Childhood Centers with Staff Shortage
In an effort to meet critical demand for early childhood educators in the region, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith is hosting an open job fair for individuals interested in starting or advancing their early childhood careers.
April 26, 2022
Drama Club to Host Red Bike Film
The AV抖阴 Drama Club, will showcase a film adaptation of the stage play Red Bike from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Amphitheater on the AV抖阴 campus.
April 25, 2022
AV抖阴 Clubs Celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, students, faculty, and staff from the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host a series of engaging, educational and 鈥渄ino-mite鈥� events.
April 21, 2022
LionVoices: Angela Her
Today's LionVoices feature is junior international business administration and international management major, Angela Her. She is from Collinsville, Oklahoma, and is secretary of the Hmong Student Association.
April 20, 2022
Center for Economic Development Grand Opening April 27
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Center for Economic Development will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., at the Bakery District.
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