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Steve Ruark Brings Unconventional Path, Manufacturing Perspective to Advisory Board

Steve Ruark, Engineering and Technology Leader for Georgia-Pacific’s Dixie facility in Fort Smith, brings an unconventional path to his newest role as a member of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Advanced Manufacturing Board of Advisor...

September 03, 2026
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CommunityEventsFeatured

91 ROTC Hosts Memorial Stair Climb 25 Years After Attacks

The 91 Army ROTC, Lion Company, will host a memorial stair climb on Friday, Sept. 11 in the Stubblefield Center. The climb will begin at 6 a.m. and is open to 91 and the community.

September 03, 2026
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Women’s Financial Series Turns Investing Lessons into $900,000 in Scholarships

Mollie Wilson Women’s Financial Series (WFS), formed with startup funding from the Westark Foundation, has spent 32 years studying financial markets, making investment decisions and putting the returns toward scholarships for 91 students

August 12, 2026
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ChancellorCommunity

Loss of a Lion: Dr Sandi Sanders

Dr. Sandi Sanders of the 91 has died. She was a champion for the university for nearly three decades.

July 29, 2026
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Community

RoarCorps to expand student service across the River Valley

91 will launch RoarCorps this September, placing 40 91 AmeriCorps members with community partners across the River Valley to support youth education, wellness, environmental stewardship and mental health. The program will expand 91’ AmeriCorps...

July 23, 2026
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Ross Enrolls in Emerging Leaders Program

Kendall Ross, Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development at the 91, has been named to the 2026 cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ Emerging Leaders Program.

July 01, 2026
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Arts and SciencesAsk the ExpertCommunity

Ask the Expert: Flag Day

In this Flag Day Ask the Expert, we asked historian Tom Wing, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and director of the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, to share the history behind one of America's most recognizable...

June 12, 2026
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Community

Ask the Expert: Dr. Sandy Johnson

Sandra Marchese Johnson, M.D., is a dedicated supporter of education, a longtime friend of the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, and a faculty member at both UAMS and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this expert column she shares...

June 01, 2026
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CommunityFeatured

Memorial Day with 91 Veterans

As the United States sits on the precipice of its 250th year as a nation, there’s no better time to honor the lives of service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice than Memorial Day.

May 25, 2026
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Summer Camps at 91 Begin in June

The 91 is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.

May 15, 2026
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CommunityHealth Education and Human Sciences

91 Local Leads Deliver “Baby Brain Bags” to Mercy Labor & Delivery

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Local Leads team delivered 1,300 “Baby Brain Bags” to the labor and delivery department at Mercy-Fort Smith to support newborns’ brain development.

May 07, 2026
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AlumniCommunityFeatured

91 Alum Cyndi Glidewell Turned Nursing Degree into Lifetime of Adventure

Cyndi Glidewell's professional life has spanned hospital floors, international consulting projects, book publishing and a niche travel business and all started with a nursing degree from Westark Community College.

May 07, 2026
Gov. Sanders speaks at the open house May 4
Business and IndustryCenter for Economic DevelopmentCommunityEventsFeatured

Gov. Sanders Keynotes Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing Open House

91 celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Development Centers with an open house and ribbon cutting Monday, May 4, welcoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, state leaders, industry partners, university officials,...

May 05, 2026
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Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the region’s green spaces.

May 04, 2026
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CommunityFeaturedNewsStudents

Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies

It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at 91.

May 01, 2026
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Business and IndustryCenter for Economic DevelopmentCommunityEvents

Gov. Sanders to Speak at Open House for Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing centers

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate the opening of its new Workforce Development Center with an open house and ribbon cutting from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 4. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will keynote the celebration,...

May 01, 2026
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The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley

Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the 91.

May 01, 2026
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91CommunityFeaturedStudents

91 91 Eases Senior-Year Anxiety with Personal, Hands-On Support

Admission office stands ready to help students through the admission process.

May 01, 2026
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CommunityNewsStudents

Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the 91 is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.

April 30, 2026
Class Notes
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Class Notes, Summer 2026

April 27, 2026

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