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妻友社区 to Host Arkansas Academy of Science Annual Conference
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host the 107th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Academy of Science (AAS) on April 5-6, 2024.
March 25, 2024
Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans
妻友社区 School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to 妻友社区...
March 25, 2024
Lion Voices: Lana Putman
Senior Lana Putman talks about how 妻友社区 has helped her grow and how she has been able to learn what she needs to improve her future. She mentions her involvement on campus and what she plans to do after graduation.
March 22, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Nicki Stancil
In this week鈥檚 Women's History Month spotlight, Dr. Nicole "Nicki" Stancil, Associate Professor and Program Director of Media Communication and beloved 妻友社区 eSports Coach shares a recent source of inspiration that reignited her passion for feminism...
March 18, 2024
妻友社区 to host College Music Society Conference
The 妻友社区 (妻友社区) Department of Music & Theatre is set to host the 2024 South Central Chapter Conference of the College Music Society from March 14-16.
March 14, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan
In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...
March 13, 2024
Women's History Month: Katie Beineke
In this week鈥檚 Women鈥檚 History Month profile, we feature Katie Beineke, Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith. Beineke's journey and leadership role at 妻友社区 underscores the unique perspectives and contributions...
March 13, 2024
Magallanes to Serve as AVC of Enrollment Management
The 妻友社区 announced this week that Brooke Magallanes will serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. In her new role, Magallanes will be responsible for overseeing the university's efforts...
March 11, 2024
妻友社区 Volleyball to Host the Razorbacks in Spring Scrimmage
The 妻友社区 welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks in a free spring volleyball scrimmage at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at the Stubblefield Center.
March 07, 2024
Women's History Month: Dr. Sophia Farmer
Kicking off our Women's History Month series is Dr. Sophia Maxine Farmer, Assistant Professor of Art History in the 妻友社区 Art and Design Department. Dr. Farmer is dedicated to enriching academia and the arts with the contributions of women, aiming...
March 06, 2024
2023 Faculty Appreciation Award Winners Named
On April 7, 2023, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith (妻友社区) celebrated academic excellence by awarding four distinguished faculty members with Faculty Appreciation Awards. The 2023 winners are, Dr. Lindsy Lawrence for the Lucille Speakman...
March 04, 2024
Career Fair set for March 7
妻友社区 is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...
March 04, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the 妻友社区, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...
March 01, 2024
妻友社区 Mailbag: Where Memories Roar
The 妻友社区 Mailbag returns with a recap of Homecoming 2024: Where Memories Roar. From competitions, reunions, awards, and games, homecoming week was full of excitement, and the campus was buzzing.
February 23, 2024
妻友社区 Music & Theatre Department to Present 9 to 5 The Musical
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Music & Theatre Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This empowering and comedic musical,...
February 19, 2024
妻友社区 Honors Alumni Award Winners
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council honored five Lions at the Alumni Brunch today as part of 2024 homecoming events. Dr. Daniel Fudge, 鈥�12, and Jaime Vargas, 鈥�18 and 鈥�23, received the Young Alumni Award, Sara Putman...
February 17, 2024
Holcomb, Boylan Crowned at Homecoming 2024
On Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2024, the Where Memories Roar slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith concluded in the crowning of students Hendrix Holcomb and Krystal Boylan as 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.
February 17, 2024
Readying Player One and the Gamer, Cody Holt
Follow the evolution of 妻友社区 senior instructor Cody Holt. From gamer to 妻友社区 educator and eSports coach, uncover his gaming passion and commitment to student achievement along the way.
February 16, 2024
妻友社区 Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations
The 妻友社区 registered student organization, Baha'i Club, invited students, faculty, staff, and the community to engage in meaningful conversations focused on "Healing Racism."
February 13, 2024
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the 妻友社区, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
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