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Roberson '22 Landed Dream Job Following Graduation
When Blakelynn Roberson was a child, she admired her mother in uniform before heading to work as a corrections officer at a prison in Phoenix, Arizona. When Roberson was old enough, the stories her mother told her inspired her to follow in her mother鈥檚...
June 21, 2022
Rivas Forges Path to 妻友社区 with Upward Bound
鈥淎s our junior year came around, most of us felt defeated by the pandemic and the never-ending stress, but this year has been fundamentally different,鈥� said Mayeli Rivas to excited listeners packing the football field during the Northside High...
June 21, 2022
妻友社区 Business Dean Earns Women In Business Award
At the heart of everything, Dr. Latisha Settlage believes making connections is the key to success in business and life.
June 20, 2022
Spring 2022 Deans List Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
June 20, 2022
Summer Reading: Juneteenth Edition
In celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, John Blue, executive director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 妻友社区 compiled this incredible list of works that explore,...
June 18, 2022
Colby Edwards '20 Awarded Police Officer of the Year
During his first year on the force, 23-year-old Fort Smith Police Officer Colby Edwards experienced a whirlwind of press attention and commendations after using his skills, knowledge, and compassion to de-escalate a dangerous situation and save a...
June 14, 2022
Popular Shrimp Boil Returns to 妻友社区
The Roarin鈥� on the River Low Country Shrimp Boil is roaring back to the 妻友社区 this month with its first in-person appearance since 2019.
June 14, 2022Summer Music Camps Return to 妻友社区
The 妻友社区 Music and Theatre Department will offer two exciting and fun music camps this month for area students.
June 08, 2022
Boots to Business Veteran Entrepreneurship Course Slated for Jun. 7
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Center at the 妻友社区, will host Boots to Business Reboot, an entrepreneurial education and training program specifically geared for veterans, active duty service members, and...
June 03, 2022
Summer Reading Series: Pride
Throughout the summer students, faculty, and staff at the 妻友社区 will release weekly reading (and watching) lists, centered around amplifying diverse voices and sharing moving stories with the 妻友社区 and River Valley commun...
June 03, 2022
妻友社区 Gallery of Art & Design Open Summer Exhibition
The 妻友社区 Gallery of Art & Design exhibit 鈥淧ermanent Collection Highlights: Works on Paper鈥� is now open, with free public admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through August 26 at the Windgate...
June 02, 2022
Class Notes, Spring 2022
Class Notes from 妻友社区 alumni from the spring of 2022.
May 27, 2022
妻友社区 Art & Design Curates Galleries at the Bakery
Thanks to a new collaboration with The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith and the Bakery District, Downtown Fort Smith has a new art venue: The District Art Galleries by 妻友社区.
May 27, 2022
Chancellor Riley Shares Grief, Resources Following Recent Mass Shootings
Chancellor Terisa Riley shares her deep condolences over recent shootings in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and Uvalde, her personal connection with the students of Uvalde School District, and resources for those impacted by these tragedies.
May 25, 2022
ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the 妻友社区 Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...
May 23, 2022Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail
Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two 妻友社区 criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.
May 23, 2022
Dr. Shadow Robinson Selected as Next 妻友社区 Provost
University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.
May 23, 2022
CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1
The 妻友社区 Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...
May 18, 2022
Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022
Alumna Earns Principal of the Year Award
When you talk to Dr. Keri Rathbun, the words you hear most are 鈥減eople鈥� and 鈥渇amily.鈥� 鈥淧ride鈥� and 鈥渂elonging鈥� come closely after. Rathbun, Westark Community College class of 1992, is in her fifth year as principal of Northside...
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