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Jami Davis, '10, is the owner and operator of Grunge House, a Fort Smith boutique
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91ΑΤΖζ Alumna Brings Urban Flair to Community

Jami Davis, a 2010 graduate of the 91ΑΤΖζ, brings what she learned in the classroom and from her travels to the city through her boutique, Grunge House. As owner and operator, Davis has carefully curated a shop to meet...

May 31, 2024
The Numa lion statue at sunset
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Record Breaking Day of Giving for 91ΑΤΖζ

The 91ΑΤΖζ's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple 91ΑΤΖζ initiatives.

April 26, 2024
ROTC members on a hike
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Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10

The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the 91ΑΤΖζ is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...

April 08, 2024
91ΑΤΖζ students perform during a Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment concert
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Spring Celebration of the Arts

Join the 91ΑΤΖζ before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...

April 03, 2024
Chris Kelly catches a 91ΑΤΖζ volleyball game at the Stubblefield Center
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Chris Kelly: New Beginnings and Championing Change

Chris Kelly, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing at the 91ΑΤΖζ, arrived in 2019 looking for a fresh start. In the nearly five years since, he has been a driving force behind the university's revamped marketing...

March 28, 2024
Brooke Magallanes
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Magallanes to Serve as AVC of Enrollment Management

The 91ΑΤΖζ announced this week that Brooke Magallanes will serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. In her new role, Magallanes will be responsible for overseeing the university's efforts...

March 11, 2024
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91ΑΤΖζ Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage

The 91ΑΤΖζ welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.

March 07, 2024
students hold 1928 balloons
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91ΑΤΖζ Honors Alumni Award Winners

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, β€˜12, and Jaime Vargas, ’18 and β€˜23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...

February 17, 2024
Holcomb and Boylan cheer as they are crowned
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Holcomb, Boylan Crowned at Homecoming 2024

On Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024, the Where Memories Roar slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Hendrix Holcomb and Krystal Boylan as 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.

February 17, 2024
Attendees of Baha'i Club's Meaningful Conversations
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91ΑΤΖζ Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations

The 91ΑΤΖζ registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."

February 13, 2024
Art and Design students and faculty speak to interested students about joining the program
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Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction

The 91ΑΤΖζ 91ΑΤΖζ Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about 91ΑΤΖζ and the incredible majors offered.

February 08, 2024
91ΑΤΖζ professor Dr. Kimberly Wolfe poses with West Memphis Chamber of Commerce signage after being elected to board of directors.
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Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors

91ΑΤΖζ organizational leadership professor, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, was elected to serve a three-year term on the West Memphis (AR) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

January 26, 2024
Tom Wing and Shadow Robinson at the Preserve Arkansas Awards
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Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at Arkansas Preservation Awards

The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual Arkansas Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve Arkansas.

January 26, 2024
Community members march to honor Dr. King
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University, MLK Commission Plan Events

Under the theme β€œUNITY - It Starts With Me,” the 91ΑΤΖζ, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...

January 01, 2024
a woman presents her business plan at the 91ΑΤΖζ Lions Lair event
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Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the 91ΑΤΖζ Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...

November 30, 2023
Sophomores, Brenna Smith, psychology major (left) and Shelby Zink, biology major, make traditional corn husk dolls
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Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at 91ΑΤΖζ

The 91ΑΤΖζ and the 91ΑΤΖζ Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.

November 21, 2023
91ΑΤΖζ students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing
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International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest

The 91ΑΤΖζ Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join 91ΑΤΖζ students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...

November 16, 2023
91ΑΤΖζ Men's Basketball Toy Toss
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91ΑΤΖζ Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21

Toy Toss returns to 91ΑΤΖζ Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.

November 03, 2023
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Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at 91ΑΤΖζ

Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the 91ΑΤΖζ Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.

November 01, 2023
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment, Season's Greetings Concert
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Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment

The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."

October 31, 2023

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