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$50,000 Grant to Fund Microbiology Labs, Research

A $50,000 faculty recruitment grant will help ºÚÁÏÍø build its microbiology program, equip a new shared research lab, and expand hands-on opportunities for undergraduate students through the Arkansas INBRE network.

December 01, 2025
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Windgate Expansion Opens new Front Doors

The ºÚÁÏÍø Windgate Art & Design Building expansion project reached a visible milestone this fall, with the exterior structure of the main addition now complete, and a new public entrance opened on November 28.

December 01, 2025
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Chromatography Technology Coming to ºÚÁÏÍø Thanks to INBRE Grant

A grant of more than $44,000 will bring advanced chromatography technology to the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, opening new hands-on research and training opportunities for hundreds of students and helping prepare the region’s growing bioscience...

December 01, 2025
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Research Den Brings Cancer, Cell Researchers to Fort Smith

Two University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences graduate students will bring their cancer and cell biology research to downtown Fort Smith on Dec. 4 as part of the Research Den series, a free public program designed to connect the River Valley with...

November 25, 2025
Katie Waugh speaks to a crowd at the annual ºÚÁÏÍø Forge Ahead event.
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ºÚÁÏÍø Art & Design Programs Earn NASAD Accreditation

ºÚÁÏÍø has earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) for both baccalaureate programs in its Department of Art & Design

November 24, 2025
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Math Professor Earns Teacher of the Year Honors

Dr. Rachel Lehman, assistant professor of mathematics, was named the 2025 Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year - Excellence in Four-Year College/University Mathematics Teaching Award on Nov. 18.

November 21, 2025
Two ºÚÁÏÍø students from left to right, Abdur-Rehman Sajjad and Tyler Teague, accept their check for $500 after coming in second place during the thrid Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition. The students are joined by ºÚÁÏÍø staff members, Ty Barrett and Kendall Ross.
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‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Competition Returns to ºÚÁÏÍø

The Lion's Lair Business Plan Competition returned to the ºÚÁÏÍø for its third year. The 'Shark Tank' inspired competition provided six student-led teams with the opportunity to create and pitch a new business idea, marketing...

November 17, 2025
A group of 10 students pose with Numa at the Stubblefield Center during the ºÚÁÏÍø fall Den Day
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Den Day Delivers Record-Breaking Attendance

The ºÚÁÏÍø set another Den Day attendance record on Thursday. With more than 600 prospective high school students attending the event, the Nov. 13 Den Day marks the third in a row to set a record for growth.

November 13, 2025
Artist Johana Moscoso sits in front of a colorful mural
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ºÚÁÏÍø Art & Design Welcomes Artist in Residence, Johana Moscoso

Johana Moscoso becomes the newest artist accepted into the ºÚÁÏÍø Art & Design Artist in Residence program. Moscoso, a Colombian-American visual artist working in fiber, installation, and performance, is the eighth since 2022, and will remain at ºÚÁÏÍø...

November 10, 2025
Josiah Olmstead poses with a pair of giraffes at Zoo Atlanta during the filming of his documentary,
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ºÚÁÏÍø to Host Alum's Documentary Honoring Grandfather

ºÚÁÏÍø alum Josiah Olmstead, '13, spent three years making a documentary honoring the life and work of his late grandfather, Dick Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the seven founders of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, which changed the landscape...

November 05, 2025
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Recession-Proof Careers: Jobs Designed to Withstand an Economic Downfall

As the economy fluctuates, the ºÚÁÏÍø is committed to teaching and preparing students to graduate and secure stable careers.

October 31, 2025
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Preparing for Med School in Arkansas: Which Degrees are Best for Undergrad?

Students interested in continuing their education at a medical school can receive the foundational education they need from the ºÚÁÏÍø.

October 31, 2025
Students network with employees from ArcBest at the All-Majors Career Fair on October 29
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Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair

Nearly 200 students and alumni from the ºÚÁÏÍø attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.

October 31, 2025
Portrait of Dr. Sarah Winterberg, associate professor of English at ºÚÁÏÍø
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The ‘Aha’s’ of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg

Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the ºÚÁÏÍø. She is the first person from her hometown of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to have earned a Ph.D., and since 2007, she has been committed to her pursuit...

October 31, 2025
ArcBest recruiters pose at the ºÚÁÏÍø All Majors Career Fair
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All Majors Career Fair Slated Oct 29

ºÚÁÏÍø will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

October 23, 2025
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Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025

The ºÚÁÏÍø Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.

October 06, 2025
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Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing

ºÚÁÏÍø senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.

September 19, 2025
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Education Goes Far Beyond the Classroom for Geoscience Student

Geoscience student gains real-world education to compliment what is taught in the classroom during Maymester trip to Colorado

September 11, 2025
Officials from ºÚÁÏÍø and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education pose after signing an affiliation agreement.
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ºÚÁÏÍø, ACHE Sign Affiliation Agreement

ºÚÁÏÍø and the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education signed a new affiliation agreement on August 25 that guarantees qualified ºÚÁÏÍø students an admissions interview for graduate programs at ACHE.

August 25, 2025
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ºÚÁÏÍø Launches Monthly Research Den Programming

The ºÚÁÏÍø to launch Research Den, a monthly series to share research conducted by students and faculty through casual conversation.

August 21, 2025

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