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AV¶¶Òõ Graduates Reflect Ahead of 105th Commencement
Three of the more than 450 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students who will be honored this Saturday at the university’s 105th commencement ceremony shared reflections on their university careers this week, looking back on the triumphs,...
December 17, 2021
Pitsch to Serve as Fall 2021 Commencement Speaker
Senator Mathew Pitsch will serve as the guest speaker for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s fall commencement ceremony held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at the Stubblefield Center on the AV¶¶Òõ campus at 5402 Kinkead...
December 12, 2021
Men of Excellence Earn Over $10,000 in Crowdfunding Campaign
Concluding a month-long crowdfunding campaign, the new University of Arkansas – Fort Smith program AV¶¶Òõ Men of Excellence (MOX) is ahead more than $10,000.
December 07, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ Mourns Passing of Coaching Legend Louis Whorton
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Athletics family mourns the loss of Hall of Fame Head Women's Basketball Coach Louis Whorton, who passed away over the weekend.
December 06, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ Announces New Diversity Studies Minor
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students now have the option to minor in an important new discipline: Diversity Studies, following approval from the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating...
December 06, 2021Kelley to Lead AV¶¶Òõ Camp
Logan Kelley, a junior Business Administration major at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, will serve as the AV¶¶Òõ 2022 AV¶¶Òõ Camp director.
December 01, 2021
100+ Students Join Greek Life at AV¶¶Òõ
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith held its annual fraternity and sorority initiations throughout the month of November, concluding with more than 100 new members officially joining their new collegiate families. Sorority and Fraternities...
November 29, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ Music & Theater to Perform 1940s Radio Hour
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical production "The 1940s Radio Hour" at 7 p.m., Dec. 3-4, at Breedlove Auditorium on the AV¶¶Òõ campus.
November 29, 2021Eaton Earns Artist 360 Grant
James Eaton IV, a senior music student at the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, was recently awarded a prestigious Artist 360 grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance to further his work as a musician and composer.
November 22, 2021
Byrd Tapped to Lead AV¶¶Òõ Library
The AV¶¶Òõ has selected Jason Byrd to head the Boreham Library, beginning January 18, 2022.
November 15, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ Wind Ensemble Takes Stage, Live in Concert
The Department of Music and Theatre will present the AV¶¶Òõ Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, this Tuesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. on stage at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center. This will be the ensemble’s first time...
November 10, 2021
Student Veterans to Host Annual Banquet
The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at the AV¶¶Òõ will host a Veterans Banquet in the AV¶¶Òõ Campus Center Reynolds Room on Wednesday, November 10th from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
November 08, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ Places in Four US News Categories.
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith earned recognition this week as one of the top public universities in the south according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges rankings, ranking 5th overall for social mobility and 12th ...
November 03, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ Announces Native American Heritage Month Slate
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host its annual slate of events celebrating Native American History Month throughout November as a collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Native American Student...
November 03, 2021
Lion Voices: Dr. Jordan Mader
In celebration of the first Friday of Pride month, our #LionVoices feature is Jordan Mader, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at AV¶¶Òõ and an advisor for Pride Club and Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS). Jordan earned her Ph.D. in...
October 30, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ to host Haunted Union Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
The Campus Activities Board at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host its annual Haunted Union this Saturday, October 30, from 6-9 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
October 28, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ to Host Three Candidates for CHEHS Dean
The search committee for the College of Health, Education & Human Sciences dean position has narrowed the list of candidates to three highly-qualified individuals who will participate in on-campus and virtual interviews November 4 - 11
October 28, 2021AV¶¶Òõ to Host Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero Oct. 29
The AV¶¶Òõ Democracy Project will host Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero in a town hall at 11 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, in the Reynolds Room of the AV¶¶Òõ Campus Center. Attendees can also join virtually by registering at this link. This...
October 26, 2021
ADCP named Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year
The Adult Degree Completion Program at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, along with Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden, earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership earlier...
October 25, 2021
AV¶¶Òõ Family Weekend
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate its annual Family Weekend. On Oct. 22 and 23, all AV¶¶Òõ students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring their families to a slate of campus activities, including Lady Lions Volleyball,...
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