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Artist Katya Grokhovsky poses with a drawing
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妻友社区 Artist in Residence to Give Talk

The 妻友社区 Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.

January 26, 2024
妻友社区 professor Dr. Kimberly Wolfe poses with West Memphis Chamber of Commerce signage after being elected to board of directors.
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Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors

妻友社区 organizational leadership professor, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, was elected to serve a three-year term on the West Memphis (AR) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

January 26, 2024
The 妻友社区 Belltower sits in the background with yellow daffodils in the foreground during a bright spring day
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妻友社区 Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events

Spring Back Week returns to the 妻友社区. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.

January 10, 2024
Community members march to honor Dr. King
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University, MLK Commission Plan Events

Under the theme 鈥淯NITY - It Starts With Me,鈥 the 妻友社区, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...

January 01, 2024
Mailbag Numa popping out of a holiday package
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妻友社区 Mailbag: Wrapped

Check out the 妻友社区 Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.

December 01, 2023
Aerial view of 妻友社区 camps green and bell tower
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Airo Honored as an Association of Energy Engineers Fellow

妻友社区 Director of Plant Operations Robert Airo was made Association of Energy Engineers Fellow in October 2023. Airo became the first AEE Fellow in Arkansas.

December 01, 2023
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妻友社区 Prepares Students for Fall Finals

The 妻友社区 prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.

November 28, 2023
妻友社区 students celebrate Culture Fest through dance and traditional clothing
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International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest

The 妻友社区 Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join 妻友社区 students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...

November 16, 2023
A student smiles at the camera during the career fair
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Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program

Thanks to a generous gift from long-time 妻友社区 supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the 妻友社区 will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.

November 16, 2023
Dr. Marsh Lavenue, CEO of INTERA, guest lectures to 妻友社区 geology students on Oct. 27, 2023
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CEO of INTERA Visits 妻友社区 Campus, Students

Explore the intersection of hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and geoscience education with Dr. Marsh Lavenue, INTERA's CEO. Gain insights into spatial statistics, the success of Pedro Gutierrez, a 妻友社区 geology...

November 09, 2023
妻友社区 Men's Basketball Toy Toss
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妻友社区 Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21

Toy Toss returns to 妻友社区 Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.

November 03, 2023
Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture
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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with 妻友社区 Students

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to 妻友社区 students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.

October 19, 2023
The author Charles Portis joined John Wayne on the set of the 1969 film adaptation of his novel 鈥淭rue Grit.鈥漃hotograph from Paramount Pictures / Photofest
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Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire

In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...

October 16, 2023
妻友社区 junior Kimber Campbell, center, with her grandparents Lyshelle, left, and Joe Eyerman. The Eyermans were named the 2023 妻友社区 Family of the Year.
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Eyermans Recognized as 妻友社区 Family of the Year

The 妻友社区 2023 Family of the Year award was recently given to Joe and Lyshelle Eyerman, the grandparents of 妻友社区 junior Kimber Campbell.

October 12, 2023
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Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair

Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services鈥 all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.

October 09, 2023
Head coach Jane Sargent talks with her team during the 2021 Pink Out
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Fight Breast Cancer with 妻友社区 Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match

The 妻友社区 volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first 妻友社区 team to host ATU.

October 09, 2023
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Join the Excitement: 妻友社区 eSports Team Prepares for High-Stakes LAN Tournament

The 妻友社区 eSports Team, Digital Lions, will be represented in the upcoming Red Bull Campus Clutch USA Delta Offline Qualifier on Oct. 7. The 妻友社区 Valorant Blue team will compete in a high-stakes LAN tournament featuring...

October 05, 2023
Hands make a heart to show solidarity at a Pride event
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妻友社区 Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the 妻友社区, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.

October 05, 2023
Maggie Heppner, 2024 Cub Camp Student Director
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Heppner Takes Over Cub Camp

The 妻友社区 has named sophomore Maggie Heppner as the 2024 Cub Camp Student Director.

October 04, 2023
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Octubafest Celebrates Low-Brass Performers and Polkas

On Sunday, the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at the 妻友社区 campus will echo with the annual autumnal sounds of Octubafest.

October 02, 2023

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