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Addison Grove at Cub Camp
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Trailblazing Her Way to 91ΑΤΖζ

Before coming to the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Addison Grove became the first student from Farmington High School to graduate with enough credits to earn an associate degree at the same time.

September 03, 2026
Dr. Tammy Rogers stands in front of a manikin in the Walter O. Caldwell Simulation Lab
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Preparing Nurses of the Future

Dr. Tammy Rogers, simulation coordinator and assistant professor, knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child. She now uses that passion to educate and prepare future nurses who go through 91ΑΤΖζ.

August 31, 2026
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New Faculty Join 91ΑΤΖζ for 2026

Twenty-eight new faculty members will join the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith for the fall semester, 91ΑΤΖζ Provost Ray Green announced during the annual University Days all-faculty meeting Aug. 13.

August 15, 2026
The 91ΑΤΖζ Bell Tower in summer
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Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced

91ΑΤΖζ has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List

June 25, 2026
Dental Hygiene graduates from the 91ΑΤΖζ College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences pose together at the May 16, 2026 commencement ceremony.
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91ΑΤΖζ Confers Spring Grads

The 91ΑΤΖζ celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.

May 16, 2026
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91ΑΤΖζ Local Leads Deliver β€œBaby Brain Bags” to Mercy Labor & Delivery

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

May 07, 2026
Rachel and Hailey Malik in one of their classrooms.
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Twins Race Towards Careers

Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the 91ΑΤΖζ to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.

May 01, 2026
Callea Stewart sits on an imaging exam table in the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building.
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'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift

Callea Stewart will graduate from the 91ΑΤΖζ with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...

April 30, 2026
Overhead view of the 91ΑΤΖζ Campus Green.
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced

The 91ΑΤΖζ honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 28, 2026
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91ΑΤΖζ, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (91ΑΤΖζ) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for 91ΑΤΖζ graduates pursuing careers in health...

April 20, 2026
Two students talk about their research project at the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium
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11 Research Presentations Receive Awards

Student teams from the 91ΑΤΖζ win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.

April 17, 2026
Eden Paul (left) and her mom, Sasha Hemmings, smile with Numa at the 2026 Spring Den Day. Eden and her mom are from Nassau, Bahamas, and Eden is planning to study imaging sciences.
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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
Beck Pair, administrative assistant
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An Appreciative Return to the Fort

Beck Pair, an administrative assistant for the Department of Human Sciences, grew up in Fort Smith but left to attend college. After a job opened at the 91ΑΤΖζ, they returned home with a new appreciation for their hometown...

March 26, 2026
An autumn scene from the 91ΑΤΖζ Campus Green with the Bell Tower in the background surrounded by red and orange leafed trees with leaves on the ground.
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Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The 91ΑΤΖζ releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.

March 16, 2026
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91ΑΤΖζ Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.

March 03, 2026
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$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare

91ΑΤΖζ is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.

February 04, 2026
Dr. Cheryl Holden, executive director of the 91ΑΤΖζ Master of Healthcare Administration program, stands on the second floor of the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building overlooking the lobby.
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Lifetime in Healthcare Spurs Education

The 91ΑΤΖζ's Master of Healthcare Administration program is led by Dr. Cheryl Holden, the executive director, who joined 91ΑΤΖζ after more than four decades of healthcare experience.

February 04, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ students smile as they walk through the stubblefield center at graduation
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357 Grads to Cross the Stage Saturday

91ΑΤΖζ will confer degrees and credentials to more than 350 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Stubblefield Center.

December 08, 2025
Aerial photo of a snow-covered 91ΑΤΖζ Campus Green with the Bell Tower, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Math Science Building, and Breedlove Building in the background.
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2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for 91ΑΤΖζ

View some of the top stories and events at the 91ΑΤΖζ from 2025.

December 08, 2025
Portrait of Hannah Seal from the 91ΑΤΖζ Campus Green
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First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal

Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the 91ΑΤΖζ, she can stay...

December 02, 2025

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