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Summer Steps for Fall Success
The 91ΑΤΖζ 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 91ΑΤΖζ....
June 10, 2026
Advising Helps Students Find First-Year Success
The 91ΑΤΖζ Director of First-Year Advising discusses the benefits of meeting with a college advisor and dispels common misconceptions students have.
June 08, 2026
Drennen-Scott Site to Celebrate Arkansas' Birthday
The Drennen-Scott Historic Site will celebrate Arkansasβ 190th birthday on June 13 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, historical interpretation, and a cannon salute.
June 08, 2026
Ask the Expert: Dr. Sandy Johnson
Sandra Marchese Johnson, M.D., is a dedicated supporter of education, a longtime friend of the University of ArkansasβFort Smith, and a faculty member at both UAMS and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this expert column she shares...
June 01, 2026
Q&A with Provost Ray Green
Dr. Ray Green, 91ΑΤΖζβs new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, has spent decades helping students transform their lives through higher education. A first-generation college graduate, longtime professor, and nationally recognized academic...
May 29, 2026
Dr. Ray Green to Serve as Provost
Dr. Raymond Green has been named the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at 91ΑΤΖζ, following a national search, Chancellor RileyΒ announced Thursday, May 28.
May 28, 2026
Memorial Day with 91ΑΤΖζ Veterans
As the United States sits on the precipice of its 250th year as a nation, thereβs no better time to honor the lives of service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice than Memorial Day.
May 25, 2026
Campus Update, May 22, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update about tuition increases, the budget, and the sale of Sebastian Commons.
May 22, 2026
Students Pass Down Traditions for Future Lions
The 91ΑΤΖζ is full of traditions for students to experience and bond over when they become alumni.
May 19, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ Confers Spring Grads
The 91ΑΤΖζ celebrated the spring commencement of nearly 650 graduates on Saturday, May 16.
May 16, 2026 Campus Update, May 15, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update the day before spring commencement, congratulating graduates and providing an update about SGA and the 91ΑΤΖζ Provost search.
May 15, 2026
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Prepares Students for Future
Students like Arik Schrouf are among the first in Arkansas to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, thanks to the 91ΑΤΖζ.
May 15, 2026
Summer Camps at 91ΑΤΖζ Begin in June
The 91ΑΤΖζ is offering camps throughout the summer, ranging from volleyball and basketball to band for kids ages K-12.
May 15, 2026 Campus Update, May 8, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, shares an update going into the last week of the spring semester.
May 08, 2026
First-To-Go Offer Advice to First Years
First-generation students from the 91ΑΤΖζ who are gearing up for graduation offer advice to incoming students to succeed.
May 08, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ Local Leads Deliver βBaby Brain Bagsβ to Mercy Labor & Delivery
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Early Childhood Education Local Leads team delivered 1,300 βBaby Brain Bagsβ to the labor and delivery department at Mercy-Fort Smith to support newbornsβ brain development.
May 07, 2026
91ΑΤΖζ Alum Cyndi Glidewell Turned Nursing Degree into Lifetime of Adventure
Cyndi Glidewell's professional life has spanned hospital floors, international consulting projects, book publishing and a niche travel business and all started with a nursing degree from Westark Community College.
May 07, 2026
Gov. Sanders Keynotes Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing Open House
91ΑΤΖζ celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Development Centers with an open house and ribbon cutting Monday, May 4, welcoming Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, state leaders, industry partners, university officials,...
May 05, 2026
Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the regionβs green spaces.
May 04, 2026The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley
Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the 91ΑΤΖζ.
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