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Alumna Makes History
Even when she was little, Caroline Speir was that girl, the one who wanted to stop to see every historical site, read every historical plaque, and understand every historical event.
February 14, 2022
Choosing Life and Happiness
Haylie Sigmonβs life could have easily gone in a different direction. As a child, she was shuttled from home to home, too often finding herself in abusive situations. A perceptive child, she realized early that she would never find stability beyond...
February 14, 2022
Pillars of Our Core Beliefs
In the summer of 2019, just days after starting a new journey at the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith, I found myself in the Chancellor's Office. Dr. Terisa Riley, who started her tenure at 91ΑΤΖζ only weeks before, challenged me to leap into...
February 14, 2022
Smith Heads Alumni Engagement
When Alumni Director Rick Goins retired at the end of June 2021, he knew he was leaving the office in capable hands: Alumni Assistant Director Jasmine Smith stepped seamlessly into his role. Smith also serves as director of annual giving.
February 14, 2022
University Reorganizes for Efficiency
In April 2021, 91ΑΤΖζ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced the culmination of months of research, discussion, and discovery: A realignment in university structure meant to streamline operations and yield $1.2 million in annual savings or new revenue.
February 14, 2022
Lion Voices: Glenn Brewer II
Happy Friday and Happy Black History Month, Lions! This weekβs #LionVoices feature is sophomore business administration major, Glenn Allen Brewer II!
February 11, 2022
Fall 2021 Dean's List Announced
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
February 11, 2022
Majors Expo Returns Face-to-Face Feb. 17
The 91ΑΤΖζ will host the annual Majors Expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. All 91ΑΤΖζ students and any prospective students interested in learning...
February 09, 2022
Dental Hygiene Clinic Offers Free Children's Services
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith will celebrate National Childrenβs Dental Health Month throughout the month of February with free dental exams and cleanings for children under the age of 18.
February 09, 2022
Provost Hale Announces Retirement
Dr. Georgia Hale, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Arkansas- Fort Smith, announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
February 06, 2022
A Wild Roarin' Homecoming Scheduled Feb. 14-19
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate homecoming 2022 from Feb. 14-19 with a slate of events for students, families, and alumni. This yearβs events are themed, βThe Wild Roarinβ West,β and will put a classic Western spin...
February 04, 2022
Chancellor's Message: 2022 Weather Alert
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February 01, 2022
Black History Month Slate Announced
Throughout February, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will honor and celebrate Black History Month with a slate of events hosted by the Black Student Association, Men of Excellence, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 91ΑΤΖζ.
February 01, 2022
Stealey Exhibit Opens at Windgate Gallery
Award-winning artist and educator Dr. Jo Stealeyβs exhibit βEXTRA/ORDINARYβ is now on display at the Windgate Art & Design Gallery on the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith campus. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public...
January 26, 2022
ReadThis! Slate Kicks Off with Killers of the Flower Moon
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith will host a kickoff event for the 2022 Read This! community literacy program, Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in room 122 of the Boreham Library. The event will also be streamed via Zoom.
January 25, 2022
Chancellor's Message: Returning to Campus
In this campus message dated Thursday, Jan. 20, Chancellor Terisa Riley announces the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team's decision to return, as planned, to in-person learning and operations Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
January 20, 2022 Chancellor's Message:A One-Week Remote Pivot
91ΑΤΖζ will move instruction and operations to remote delivery beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, January 14 with plans to return to campus, Monday, January 24.
January 14, 2022
Alumni Office Hosts Self Leadership Seminar
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith Office of Alumni Engagement in partnership with the 91ΑΤΖζ Center for Business and Professional Development will host a professional development workshop titled βSelf-Leadership,β on Thursday, Jan. 13 from...
January 10, 2022
Slate of 2022 MLK Week Events Announced
The University of Arkansas β Fort Smith has announced a slate of January events sponsored by the university's MLK Celebrate the Dream Team, celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 10, 2022 Chancellor's Message: Welcome to Spring 2022
Chancellor Terisa Riley shares a message about the return to campus, safe COVID-19 operations, and the on-time and on-budget opening of the 91ΑΤΖζ Center for Economic Development.
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