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Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the 91ÁÔÆæ is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.
April 30, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies details set
April 29, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000
More than 400 individual donors helped the 91ÁÔÆæ surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...
April 29, 2026
Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
The 91ÁÔÆæ honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.
April 28, 2026
Campus Update, April 24, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, discussed students who have completed or secured summer internships with NASA, congratulated the 91ÁÔÆæ Women's Golf team, and more in an April 24 update.
April 24, 2026
AAPI Fest Brings Culture to Campus
91ÁÔÆæ will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25 in the Campus Center Reynolds Room, bringing together campus and area student organizations for an evening of food, performances, and cultural...
April 22, 2026
Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library
As the spring semester winds down at 91ÁÔÆæ, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.
April 22, 2026
Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth
91ÁÔÆæ student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism
April 22, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (91ÁÔÆæ) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for 91ÁÔÆæ graduates pursuing careers in health...
April 20, 2026
11 Research Presentations Receive Awards
Student teams from the 91ÁÔÆæ win awards for their research following the 19th Annual Student Research Symposium.
April 17, 2026
Sustainability at 91ÁÔÆæ for Earth Day and Every Day
Sustainability is a big component of Earth Day, and the 91ÁÔÆæ is dedicated to ensuring that its faculty, staff, and students are aware of and participate in sustainable practices every day.
April 17, 2026
Meet the Staff that Makes Cub Camp Possible
Cub Camp, the annual three-day event welcoming first-year students to the 91ÁÔÆæ, is made possible by the D-Staff. Meet this year's team.
April 16, 2026
Students Make Smart Gardening Simple
Two 91ÁÔÆæ students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.
April 16, 2026
Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at 91ÁÔÆæ
The 91ÁÔÆæ 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
Day of Giving 2026 on the Horizon
Twenty-six projects will spend 1,928 minutes fundraising for their causes during the 91ÁÔÆæâ€™s annual Day of Giving.
April 14, 2026
Second Chance Scientist
When Christopher Edwards first came to the 91ÁÔÆæ, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his life. After dropping out and spending nearly a decade in the workplace, he realized a change was needed. He returned to 91ÁÔÆæ...
April 13, 2026
Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion
91ÁÔÆæ 91ÁÔÆæ will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.
April 13, 2026
Azahares Launches April 16
91ÁÔÆæ will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
April 13, 2026
Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious 91ÁÔÆæ Awards
Faculty members from the 91ÁÔÆæ were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...
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