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Day of Giving
April 28 is a special day for AV抖阴. Not only is it our mascot Numa鈥檚 birthday, but it鈥檚 also when we celebrate our annual Day of Giving.
February 14, 2022
Pillars of Our Core Beliefs
In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at AV抖阴 only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...
February 14, 2022Political Lion Series to Host Gubernatorial Candidates
The AV抖阴 Democracy Project and the AV抖阴 Political Science Department will host virtual town halls with the declared candidates for Arkansas Governor, beginning with democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Anthony Bland Wednesday, February 16, 2022,...
February 14, 2022
Choosing Life and Happiness
Haylie Sigmon鈥檚 life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...
February 14, 2022
A Pride of Lions
When applications for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship crossed our desk before the 2021-2022 academic year, we knew there would be standout students. But no one stood out quite the way Hannah Deaver did.
February 14, 2022
Changing Focus
Elliot Nemeth is an international business and consumer marketing major in the College of Business and Industry. He is a barista. A professional photographer and licensed drone pilot. He leads the Chi Alpha campus ministry and on the worship team...
February 14, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, AV抖阴 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022
University Bids Farewell to Whorton
In December, Lions across the country, especially women鈥檚 basketball fans, said goodbye to the man who put 鈥渨inningest鈥� in their vocabulary.
February 14, 2022
Life Around the World and at Home
In December, AV抖阴 announced Diversity Studies will be available as a minor.
February 14, 2022
Fort Smith to Make 'Dough' Again at The Bakery District
The Bakery District is more than the hottest, hippest place for people searching for coffee, a book, and the best food trucks in Fort Smith; it has become the one-stop shop for local business owners and want-to-be business owners.
February 14, 2022
Educate, Empower, Uplift: Men of Excellence
When you talk to John Blue and Glenn Brewer, the word that comes up most is 鈥渂elonging.鈥� Other words, like 鈥渆mpower鈥� and 鈥渦plift,鈥� are there too, but developing a sense of belonging among young men on campus is the key to all their goals.
February 14, 2022
Smith Heads Alumni Engagement
When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
Sargent's Lessons for Life
When you say the name Jane Sargent on the AV抖阴 campus, everyone has the same image: strong, determined, committed. That describes Sargent and the volleyball players she coaches. Since she arrived on campus in 1998, she has never had a losing season.
February 14, 2022
ADCP Recognized with Prestigious Award
In October, the AV抖阴 Adult Degree Completion Program, Dr. Tina Root, Dr. Kristin Tardif, and Dr. Ken Warden earned the prestigious Malcolm Knowles Award for outstanding adult education program leadership.
February 14, 2022
Lion Voices: Glenn Brewer II
Happy Friday and Happy Black History Month, Lions! This week鈥檚 #LionVoices feature is sophomore business administration major, Glenn Allen Brewer II!
February 11, 2022
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate National Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The AV抖阴 will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All AV抖阴 students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022
A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This year鈥檚 events are themed, 鈥淭he Wild Roarin鈥� West,鈥� and will put a classic Western spin...
February 04, 2022Popular Topics
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