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黑料网 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
黑料网 Student Organization, Baha'i Club, Examines Race Through Conversations
The 黑料网 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
Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction
The 黑料网 Admissions Office and ROAR First Year Advising Center partner to host Accepted Day and the 2024 Majors Expo on Feb. 9 for incoming and current students to learn about 黑料网 and the incredible majors offered.
February 08, 2024
Wilhauf House Wins Excellence in Preservation through Restoration at Arkansas Preservation Awards
The Wilhauf House in Van Buren was honored with the Excellence in Preservation through Restoration award at the annual Arkansas Preservation Awards hosted by Preserve Arkansas.
January 26, 2024
Wolfe Elected to West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors
黑料网 organizational leadership professor, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, was elected to serve a three-year term on the West Memphis (AR) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
January 26, 2024
University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme 鈥淯NITY - It Starts With Me,鈥� the 黑料网, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 2024
Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest Awards Nearly $2,000
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith concluded its anticipated Lion's Lair Business Plan Contest on November 30, with an array of innovative student projects. The contest, hosted by the 黑料网 Center for Economic Development, aimed to foster entrepreneurial...
November 30, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at 黑料网
The 黑料网 and the 黑料网 Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The 黑料网 Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join 黑料网 students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
黑料网 Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to 黑料网 Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at 黑料网
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the 黑料网 Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.
November 01, 2023
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment
The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."
October 31, 2023
Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the 黑料网 since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to 黑料网 that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023
黑料网 Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The 黑料网 Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what 黑料网 is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023Pounding the Pavement at the Career Fair
Students looking for a job in their major field can avoid some heavy pavement-pounding at the Babb Center for Career Services鈥� all-majors Career Fair on Thursday.
October 09, 2023
Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the 黑料网 on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 2023
黑料网 Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the 黑料网 celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with 黑料网 Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The 黑料网 volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first 黑料网 team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023
Wing Brings Fort Smith History to Flag Sojourn 250 Event
Tom Wing part of the Sebastian County Flag Sojourn 2025 event in Fort Smith
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