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Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to Host Sí Se Puede Admissions Event

The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Office of Admissions welcomes Spanish-speaking families to share important information about transitioning to the university. The event, Si Se Puede, will be conducted in Spanish.

September 01, 2023
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La Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ organizará el evento de Admisiones Si Se Puede

El evento será completamente en español y tiene como objetivo proporcionar a la comunidad hispana información útil sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes para una transición exitosa a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith

September 01, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ students gather to play Spikeball during Welcome Week 2022 on the Campus Green
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Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½â€™s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

August 15, 2023
A NUMA Move-In Crew volunteer picks up a basket topped with a lion pillow
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Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Resident...

August 10, 2023
Anna Demmer (10) leaps to return a shot by an opponent
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Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Prepare for Inaugural Game

Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...

August 07, 2023
A family waves as they exit the June 2023 Mane Event
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July 28 Mane Event to Feature Spanish Track for Familes

The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ will continue its commitment to inclusive community engagement during its upcoming Mane Event orientation on Friday, July 28, 2023, with specialized Spanish language sessions to help parents and families learn...

July 21, 2023
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Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ as they prepare for fall classes.

July 21, 2023
An historic photo of Stuckey's candies
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Stuckey's CEO to Speak to Family Enterprise Center

The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Family Enterprise Center will host renowned speaker Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, for its quarterly breakfast slated for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the Center for Economic Development at the...

June 22, 2023
Students cheer with a poster at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mane Event
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Mane Event Q&A

Close to 300 incoming students filled the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a new student orientation called Mane Event. The students will begin their journey as Lions in the fall of 2023 taking paths as student-athletes,...

June 16, 2023
Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil poster
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Gettin' Shrimpy With It

It’s okay to be ‘shellfish’ at the annual all-you-can-eat Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil. Recent graduates and all Lions are invited to chow down on heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJ’s...

June 01, 2023
Posters for Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Department of Music and Theatre summer camps; Summer Band Camp (left) and Jazz Band Workshop
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Summertime Music: Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Department of Music and Theatre Host Summer Camps

During the early weeks of summer at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, chattering squirrels, the puttering of golf carts, and the sounds of prospective students on campus tours fill the air. But beginning Monday, June 12, notes will sound...

June 01, 2023
Jayson Toney (left) and Callie Scherrey (right)
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Two Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Students to Compete for Miss Arkansas Crown

Getting dolled up and competing in front of an audience is nothing new for two University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students. Junior Jayson Toney, a media communications major, and senior Callie Scherrey, a nursing major, will call Little Rock home...

May 24, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ College of Arts and Sciences graduate Daryl McElrath
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Largest College at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Honors Graduates

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s 108th commencement continued Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the College of Arts and Sciences graduating class. The more than 400 graduates of Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½â€™s largest college joined the more than 50,000 Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ alums...

May 13, 2023
Caroline flips her tassel at graduation
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Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Spring Graduation Ends with College of Business and Industry

May 13, 2023
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences master's graduate, Jaime Vargas
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College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Celebrates Graduates

The 108th Commencement at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith began Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the graduation of more than 250 students from the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences (CHEHS).

May 13, 2023
Students hired by Rheem and ABB pose at 'Signing Day'
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Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Wins at Fort Smith 'Signing Day'

Students from Fort Smith and the River Valley were celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, for their pursuit of furthering their education and commitment to serving the local community through the workforce.

May 10, 2023
Statue of Numa, the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ mascot, at sunset in front of the Stubblefield Center
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Athletics to Host Summer Camp Programs for Community Kids

While school is out of session, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith athletics teams will hold class at the Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center for community children.

May 09, 2023
students plant vegetables on campus
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Garden Club and SSC Expand Vegetable Access

The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Garden Club and SSC, the university's grounds services company, are collaborating to grow sustainable crops on campus this year at the Lion Pride Vegetable and Herb Garden, located between the Vines and Gardner...

May 03, 2023
Black and white kitten plays on top of golden retriever in a yard
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Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Organization Joins Local Nonprofit to Ease Finals Week Stress

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students, faculty, and staff are invited to take a break from their end-of-the-year stress on Monday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Campus Green with kittens and puppies. The furry friends will be...

April 28, 2023

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