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Gov. Sanders to Speak at Open House for Workforce Development & Advanced Manufacturing centers
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will celebrate the opening of its new Workforce Development Center with an open house and ribbon cutting from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 4. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will keynote the celebration,...
May 01, 2026
Foundation Forged in Fort Smith
Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the 91ÁÔÆæ. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.
May 01, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ History Through the Eyes of Sharon Winn
Since being founded in 1928, the 91ÁÔÆæ has undergone five name changes. Only one person has been part of the university for every iteration.
May 01, 2026
Detailed Planning and Coordinated Effort Needed for Commencement Ceremonies
It takes dozens of staff and months of planning to successfully stage commencement ceremonies at 91ÁÔÆæ.
May 01, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ 91ÁÔÆæ Eases Senior-Year Anxiety with Personal, Hands-On Support
Admission office stands ready to help students through the admission process.
May 01, 2026
Cementing History on the Hardwood
The 91ÁÔÆæ men's basketball team wrapped up one of its best seasons as a D-II program, including a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association tournament appearance for the first time, and ranking as high as No....
May 01, 2026
91ÁÔÆæ, Talk Business & Politics Partner on Compass Report
The 91ÁÔÆæ partners with Talk Business & Politics on a statewide report called The Compass Report. Student interns work with Kendall Ross, 91ÁÔÆæ associate vice chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, to compile...
May 01, 2026
Campus Becomes Family Legacy for Carol Hill and Her Children
Many people describe the 91ÁÔÆæ as "a family." For Carol Hill, it really is. She has worked at 91ÁÔÆæ for more than 20 years and is joined by her son and daughter on campus.
May 01, 2026
Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark
The 91ÁÔÆæ has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.
May 01, 2026
Breaking Barriers without Knowing It
Fanny Wesley experienced a lot of firsts in her life. One of the most impactful was when she attended the 91ÁÔÆæ, then Westark College, and became the first Black cheerleader and first Black woman on the homecoming court.
May 01, 2026
Twins Race Towards Careers
Senior cross-country runners and twin sisters, Rachel and Hailey Malik, have used their time at the 91ÁÔÆæ to streak down trails and engage the minds of dozens of elementary-aged students.
May 01, 2026
Borrowing Belief: The Leadership Journey of Susan DeWoody
Susan DeWoody came to the 91ÁÔÆæ, then Westark College, as a first-generation student. She left with the tools needed to succeed and help others, eventually becoming the first female provost at Oklahoma Baptist University...
May 01, 2026
Katie Grace Cavanass Finds her Focus
There’s a particular moment in college when things start to click—not because you’ve mapped out your whole future, but because someone sees promise in you and offers you an opportunity you can grow into. For Katie Grace Cavaness, that moment...
May 01, 2026
Applause Literary Magazine Earns Best E-Zine Honors
International Literary Journal, Applause, a publication created and run by 91ÁÔÆæ students, won first place in the Literary E-zine category of the Southern Literary Festival’s 2026 Undergraduate Writing Competition....
April 30, 2026
'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift
Callea Stewart will graduate from the 91ÁÔÆæ 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
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
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