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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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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