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NewsÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag: Feeding Lions

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag’s latest edition tackles food insecurity and how ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø helps students, faculty, and staff overcome this by offering services through the Dave Stevens Lion Pride Pantry, an on-campus food pantry.

September 29, 2023
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ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Ranked as one of 2024's Best Colleges by US News

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø was named to the U.S. News list of 2024 Best Colleges in multiple categories.

September 18, 2023
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College Fair Coming to ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...

September 18, 2023
The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Bakery District
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ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Names Family Enterprise Center for Jim Walcott

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø announced today that it will rename its Family Enterprise Center to honor the late Jim Walcott, whose legacy has profoundly impacted the River Valley.

September 15, 2023
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students share why they registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
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Constitution Week at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

On Sept. 19 the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.

September 13, 2023
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ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag: #RunToTheRoar

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag returns featuring an edition covering ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Athletics. The fall athletic season highlights ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø volleyball, cross-country, golf, and tennis. Get out and cheer for your Lions!

September 12, 2023
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Alumni Advisory Council's seven newest members. (left to right, top and bottom: Maddie Stojanovic, Josh Funmaker, Laura Schmutz Beltran, Dr. Shelli Henehan, Sam Winterberg, Lindsey Steiger-Muck, Logan Parks)
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Seven Welcomed to ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Alumni Advisory Council

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Alumni Advisory Council recently welcomed seven new members. The 13 graduate council serves to connect all ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø alums with the university and help foster growth in the community.

September 07, 2023
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø ROTC

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Campus...

September 07, 2023
View of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Bell Tower from Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa at the Bell Tower
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ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 05, 2023
Student Disability Services' new space at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, Flanders 114
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Student Disability Services Moves Location

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø enhances student support with new space for inclusive learning and testing.

September 01, 2023
Abby Musset, ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Dental Hygiene student
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From Degrees to Dental Hygiene Excellence: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø non-traditional student Abby Musset shares her journey to ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø to study dental hygiene after completing her bachelor’s and master's degrees.

August 29, 2023
Numa, dressed as a mail carrier in a pile of letters.
NewsÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag: What You Missed

The second edition of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag features university updates to inform students of what has happened since the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.

August 25, 2023
High school students attending the CDA Academy receiving classroom instruction
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Hands-On Learning: A Pathway to Early Childhood Education Careers

High school students attend Early Childhood Summer CDA Academy at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø to begin the pathway to earning a credential for a career in Early Childhood Education.

August 21, 2023
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NewsÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag: Welcome

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Mailbag is a new editorial for the curiosity of all things ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø and encourages students, faculty, and staff alike to ask questions about campus they want answered.

August 18, 2023
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students gather around a yard-game of Connect Four in the Lion's Den Courtyard
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Cub Camp Kick Off

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

August 17, 2023
The Alumni Center mural
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Alumni Legacy Awards

Twenty students received financial aid through the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in the 2023-2024 academic year. This is the highest number of scholarships awarded in a single year.

August 16, 2023
A mom gets ready to take her son into the Mamava Lactation Pod at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's Little Lions Child Development Center.
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Little Lions Make Big Investment in Families

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's Little Lions Child Development Center celebrates the start of the fall semester and National Breastfeeding Month (August) with the opening of a Mamava Lactation Pod. A state-of-the-art pod designed with moms...

August 11, 2023
Dr. Patti Conard, a ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
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Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard

Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...

August 10, 2023
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The Dog Days of...Cicadas?

Discover the fascinating world of campus wildlife at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø. Learn about the mesmerizing songs of the cicadas, and the science behind their loud buzz during the scorching summer days.

August 04, 2023
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Lion's Bookstore fall 2023 merchandise display
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Tax-Free Savings

Arkansas Tax-Free Weekend means savings for ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and families. Take advantage of the savings at the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Lion's Bookstore Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6.

August 02, 2023

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