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New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the 91ÁÔÆæ for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024
LaKeisha Stinyard: Making the Biggest Impact with the Littlest Lions
Educating students is the number one goal at the 91ÁÔÆæ. At the 91ÁÔÆæ Little Lions Child Development Center, LaKeisha Stinyard, director, teaches the littlest of Lions.
June 28, 2024
Spring 2024 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Announced
Students from the 91ÁÔÆæ are honored for their spring 2024 semester academic excellence by making the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists.
June 17, 2024
2-year Nursing Track Announced
This week the 91ÁÔÆæ announced the return of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing degree in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing, offering a two-year Registered Nurse (RN) pathway, and an affordable...
May 20, 2024
91ÁÔÆæ Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2023-2024
Students at the 91ÁÔÆæ who were nominated by 91ÁÔÆæ faculty members for their exceptional dedication in the classroom were honored as recipients of the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 29, 2024
91ÁÔÆæ Celebrates 1,928 Minutes of Giving
The 91ÁÔÆæ is set to celebrate its annual Day of Giving, starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, and concluding at 3:08 p.m. on Friday, April 26, for a total of 1,928 minutes of giving.
April 23, 2024
Finals Prep Event Returns, but with New Name
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to the 91ÁÔÆæ with a new name: The Long Night of Preparation. The event aims to help students prepare for finals and destress from end-of-semester obligations.
April 19, 2024Winners Announced for 17th Annual Student Research Symposium
Fourteen winning individuals and teams were announced following the 91ÁÔÆæ 17th Annual Student Research Symposium. Monetary awards were given to 29 student composed of team and individual presentations.
April 18, 2024
Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives
Nursing students at the 91ÁÔÆæ prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.
April 12, 2024
Teaching the Educators of the Future
The School of Education at the 91ÁÔÆæ has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, 91ÁÔÆæ students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...
April 12, 2024
91ÁÔÆæ Spring Den Day, Largest in a Decade
The 91ÁÔÆæ hosted its largest Den Day in nearly a decade on Friday, April 12. More than 500 students attended the event and were treated to a campus tour, the ability to explore majors and meet professors, and visit campus...
April 12, 2024
What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the 91ÁÔÆæ is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as 91ÁÔÆæ alums.
April 11, 2024University Celebrates Years of Service
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.
April 05, 2024
17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5
91ÁÔÆæ will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...
April 01, 2024
91ÁÔÆæ Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year
The 91ÁÔÆæ Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...
March 29, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
91ÁÔÆæ School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to 91ÁÔÆæ...
March 25, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024
Career Fair set for March 7
91ÁÔÆæ is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...
March 04, 2024
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the 91ÁÔÆæ, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The 91ÁÔÆæ 91ÁÔÆæ 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 91ÁÔÆæ and the incredible majors offered.
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