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Certificate of Proficiency in Book Arts Launches Fall 2026
The 91ΑΤΖζ is expanding its role as a regional destination for art and design with the launch of a new academic Certificate of Proficiency in Book Arts and the establishment of the Center for Book Arts.
August 08, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ Center for Book Arts Opens
At the new Center for Book Arts, centuries-old practices feel newly alive as students, faculty, and local artists set type, pull prints, fold paper, stitch pages, and explore what a book can become.
August 08, 2026
At the Intersection of Art and Science, Anatomy Students Win Prizes
"All of science began with the arts,β said Dr. Chris Pierret, professor and department head of biological sciences at the 91ΑΤΖζ. βWe have the same job: We look out the window and describe the world around us. Scientists...
June 26, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at 91ΑΤΖζ
The 91ΑΤΖζ hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.
April 15, 2026
Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards
The 91ΑΤΖζ's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the 91ΑΤΖζ Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.
April 10, 2026
Home is Where the Art Is
A 91ΑΤΖζ associate professor of art, Peter Cullum, shares the importance of art and how it has shaped who he is and how he teaches students.
March 30, 2026
Alex Dotulong Turns Artist360 Grant Into Creative Momentum
When 91ΑΤΖζ student Alex Dotulong applied for an Artists 360 grant last year, he hoped heβd earn some of the funds needed to upgrade his aging computer. Now that his award year comes to a close, he says the award actually gave him much more.
December 03, 2025
Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors
The 91ΑΤΖζ Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.
December 01, 2025
91ΑΤΖζ Art & Design Programs Earn NASAD Accreditation
91ΑΤΖζ has earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) for both baccalaureate programs in its Department of Art & Design
November 24, 2025
91ΑΤΖζ Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso
Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the 91ΑΤΖζ Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at 91ΑΤΖζ...
November 10, 2025
Seven Careers for an Artist or Creative to Seek in Arkansas
The 91ΑΤΖζ prepares students for creative careers through a range of programs, knowledgeable educators, and detailed classroom instruction.
October 31, 2025
Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future
Joy Rasphoumy doesnβt just designβshe fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, sheβs building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...
April 02, 2025When the Artist Lives Next Door
As part of its commitment to providing students with transformative experiences, the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith offers a level of exposure typically accessible to graduate-level students to undergrad art and design majors.
October 15, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Sophia Farmer
Kicking off our Women's History Month series is Dr. Sophia Maxine Farmer, Assistant Professor of Art History in the 91ΑΤΖζ Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...
March 06, 2024
91ΑΤΖζ Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former 91ΑΤΖζ art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the 91ΑΤΖζ Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at 91ΑΤΖζ, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
Windgate Gift to Expand Arts and Arts Education
An $8.8 million gift by the Windgate Foundation to the Art and Design department promises a physical expansion of 91ΑΤΖζβs iconic arts building and increased class offerings. Both will encourage greater involvement in the arts by students and the...
October 20, 2022
$18.7 Million Gift to Double Nursing Grads, Expand Arts Programs
In a ballroom packed to the brim Friday, September 9, 2022, the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith announced the largest single gift in its 94-year history β a transformational $18.7 million from the Windgate Foundation that will radically empower...
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