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Students Make Smart Gardening Simple

Two ºÚÁÏÍø students develop smart gardening project to help beginning gardeners.

April 16, 2026
Eden Paul (left) and her mom, Sasha Hemmings, smile with Numa at the 2026 Spring Den Day. Eden and her mom are from Nassau, Bahamas, and Eden is planning to study imaging sciences.
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Rain Couldn't Dampen Den Day Excitement at ºÚÁÏÍø

The ºÚÁÏÍø hosted its Spring 2026 Den Day on Wednesday, April 15. Despite heavy rain in the forecast, more than 500 students and guests attended to see what life is like as a Lion.

April 15, 2026
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Advanced Manufacturing Sets Standard

This fall, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith launched Arkansas’s first Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, a highly anticipated program that will strengthen the workforce pipeline for one of the River Valley’s most...

April 03, 2026
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Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

The ºÚÁÏÍø releases the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Students are recognized for their academic achievements.

March 16, 2026
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ºÚÁÏÍø Career Fair Slated for March 5

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares to host national and regional employers for students interested in internships or part-time and full-time work, as well as options to continue their education at graduate schools.

March 03, 2026
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Alum and Athlete Builds a Career Without Limits: Q&A with Chukwukere Ekeh

ºÚÁÏÍø alum Chukwukere Ekeh sat down for a question-and-answer following a recent trip back to the university to talk to students, faculty, and staff.

February 27, 2026
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From Seoul to Fort Smith: Research and Teaching Remain Constant

With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Bun Song Lee, an associate professor of economics at the ºÚÁÏÍø, has no plans to slow down and make a global impact with his work.

February 23, 2026
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357 Grads to Cross the Stage Saturday

ºÚÁÏÍø will confer degrees and credentials to more than 350 students during its Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Stubblefield Center.

December 08, 2025
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2025: An 'Ambitious' Year for ºÚÁÏÍø

View some of the top stories and events at the ºÚÁÏÍø from 2025.

December 08, 2025
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Don’t Procrastinate; Go Roaring into Finals Prepared

The semi-annual finals night of preparation returns to the ºÚÁÏÍø on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4-9 p.m. at the Boreham Library. This semester's theme for the Long Night Against Procrastination is the Roaring Twenties.

December 02, 2025
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First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Seal

Hannah Seal, a dental hygiene student, overcame the death of her mom while in elementary school to become the first member of her family to attend college right after high school. By attending the ºÚÁÏÍø, she can stay...

December 02, 2025
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A Major League Dream

ºÚÁÏÍø alum, Daniel de Mondesert, '20, is one of the youngest coaches in Major League Baseball. He has climbed the ranks with the Milwaukee Brewers and is proof that it doesn't matter where you start if you're willing to put in the effort to get there....

December 01, 2025
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Just One More Chapter: Dr. Kristin Tardif

Dr. Kristin Tardif, professor of organizational leadership, found a second calling as a teacher, and the ºÚÁÏÍø has been her home since 2015. After a childhood spent across the globe and a fulfilling career at Nestlé,...

November 24, 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
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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
Raul Tabares, a senior business administration student at ºÚÁÏÍø, stands in front of flags denoting the U.S. military branches at the ºÚÁÏÍø Veterans Resource Center
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Success as a Student Veteran

Raul Tabares came to the ºÚÁÏÍø to earn a college degree. After seven years in the U.S. Army, he felt something was missing in his life. He found it at ºÚÁÏÍø.

November 10, 2025
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What Careers Can You Land with an Engineering Degree?

Engineering degrees are in high demand. The ºÚÁÏÍø is meeting the region's and industry's needs by providing students with the education needed to enter the workforce.

October 31, 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
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
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Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Arrives at ºÚÁÏÍø

ºÚÁÏÍø has installed new state-of-the-art robotics and automation equipment in its Advanced Manufacturing Lab, made possible through more than $5.7 Million in HIRED grant funds awarded by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Department...

October 27, 2025

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