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From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½
Austin Miller is a senior at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 26, 2023
Lion Voices: Laura Flores
Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.
September 22, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.
September 18, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.
September 18, 2023
College Fair Coming to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023
Staff Voices: Scott Goines
Meet Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ website are optimized.
September 15, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.
September 15, 2023
Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa
Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ has helped prepare her for her future.
September 15, 2023
Fall Semester Sees Enrollment Gain, Busy Days
It has been a fun and busy start to the fall 2023 semester, so I am writing to give you a few updates of interest.
September 15, 2023
Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023
Constitution Week at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
September 13, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!
September 12, 2023
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Celebrates Enrollment Increases
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...
September 08, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ ROTC
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Campus...
September 07, 2023
Seven Welcomed to Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Advisory Council
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.
September 07, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
Student Disability Services Moves Location
The Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.
September 01, 2023
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
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