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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
91ÁÔÆæ ROTC Hosts Memorial Stair Climb 25 Years After Attacks
The 91ÁÔÆæ 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 91ÁÔÆæ and the community.
September 03, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ Chancellor to Meet with High School Seniors During Chancellor Chats
91ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley will visit area high schools throughout September, meeting with seniors to discuss opportunities at 91ÁÔÆæ.
September 01, 2026
Alumna Looks to the Stars for the Origins of Life
Alumna Shelby Osborne credits her time at 91ÁÔÆæ for instilling in her the drive and opportunity to complete her PhD and seek the origins of life.
August 25, 2026
Six Inducted into Cub Camp Hall of Fame
Cub Camp 2026 welcomed the newest Hall of Fame inductees. This year's group of four alumni and two rising senior students becomes the third Cub Camp Hall of Fame class.
August 25, 2026
Students discover confidence, connection in Spain
91ÁÔÆæ Spanish majors spend summer abroad in Spain, expanding their horizons
August 20, 2026
Cub Camp Welcomes Incoming Students to 91ÁÔÆæ
Cub Camp, the annual "first tradition" for incoming 91ÁÔÆæ students, concluded with new friends, memories, and readiness for fall classes.
August 15, 2026
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 91ÁÔÆæ students
August 12, 2026
New, Returning RAs Ready to Welcome 91ÁÔÆæ Students
Students at the 91ÁÔÆæ will begin moving onto campus this week. There to welcome them to their home away from home for the year are the RAs of Lion's Den and Sebastian Commons.
August 10, 2026
Pelly Announced as Dean of CBI
91ÁÔÆæ has named Dr. Duncan Pelly dean of the College of Business and Industry, bringing to the university an academic leader with deep international experience in accreditation, entrepreneurship, corporate partnerships, and regional economic developme...
August 07, 2026
Lane Metcalf Sets Out to Improve the Classroom
Lane Metcalf's undergraduate research on classroom interventions earned publication and prepared him for a career in education.
August 03, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ Launches Lion Family Connection
The 91ÁÔÆæ partnered with CampusESP to launch Lion Family Connection, an online portal for families and supporters of prospective and current students.
July 27, 2026
Details on 91ÁÔÆæ Move-In
Students will begin moving into 91ÁÔÆæ on-campus housing starting August 12. Details and important information for a smooth move are listed.
July 24, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ Kappa Sigma Earns Top Awards
Members of Omicron-Tau, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at the 91ÁÔÆæ, were awarded additional honors at their recent leadership conference and were recognized as one of the top 2% of chapters internationally.
July 22, 2026
Geoscience Students Research with the National Forest Service
Four geoscience students traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this spring for groundwater tracing and LiDAR research with the Hiawatha National Forest Service.
July 16, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ Fraternity Awarded National Distinction
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter, Omicron-Tau, at the 91ÁÔÆæ was named one of 28 chapters from around the nation to win a Founders' Award of Chapter Excellence (FACE Award). The award will be presented at the fraternity's...
July 14, 2026
Housing Preps for Fall Move-In
Students move into their rooms at the 91ÁÔÆæ beginning August 14, and preparations have been ongoing throughout the summer to ensure every room is ready.
July 02, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ Communications Wins International CASE Award for Intrepid Ambition Publication
91ÁÔÆæ Communications has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), receiving international recognition for its Intrepid Ambition campaign publication.
July 01, 2026
Tours Influence College Decision, Says 91ÁÔÆæ Campus Visit Coordinator
Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the 91ÁÔÆæ, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.
June 26, 2026
Summer Steps for Fall Success
The 91ÁÔÆæ recently hosted the first of five Mane Events of the summer on May 19. Mane Event, the required first-year student orientation, helps give students and their families a glimpse at what life looks like at 91ÁÔÆæ....
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