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Den Day Invites Students to Explore Life as a Lion

ºÚÁÏÍø Admissions will once again welcome prospective students and their families to Den Day on Wednesday, April 15, with a half-day program that showcases academic programs, student services, and campus life.

April 13, 2026
ºÚÁÏÍø students celebrate the launch of the 2025 Azahares magazine
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Azahares Launches April 16

ºÚÁÏÍø will celebrate the 2026 edition of Azahares, the university's Spanish-language literary magazine, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

April 13, 2026
From left to right: Tom Watkins, Dr. Jordan Mader, Dr. Ann-Gee Lee, Roberta Parks, and Dr. Virginia Hardgraves accept their faculty awards.
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Five Faculty Take Home Prestigious ºÚÁÏÍø Awards

Faculty members from the ºÚÁÏÍø were recognized for their service to the university and community, teaching effectiveness, research, and ability to connect with students at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremo...

April 10, 2026
From left to right, Allyson Lovell, Darren Smith, and Jennifer Holland at the ºÚÁÏÍø Faculty and Staff Awards.
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Three Take Home Annual ºÚÁÏÍø Staff Awards

Staff members from the ºÚÁÏÍø were recognized for their service to the university during the April 10 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
Left to right: Bryan Alexis and Susan Krafft accept their Student Government Association Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards.
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Students Honor Faculty and Staff with Distinguished Awards

The ºÚÁÏÍø's Student Government Association awarded two awards on Friday, April 10, one to a staff member and one to faculty, during the ºÚÁÏÍø Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony.

April 10, 2026
ºÚÁÏÍø students describe their research at the student research symposium
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Research Symposium Slated April 10

The 19th Annual Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 10, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Boreham Library. 

April 06, 2026
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Ask the Expert: Happy Tax Day

ºÚÁÏÍø associate professor of accounting, Dr. Dillon Walker, shares his insight as a CPA about what you need to know for the upcoming April 15 tax holiday.

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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Half Hour is All That's Needed for FAFSA Aid

The Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits Office at the ºÚÁÏÍø will host a drop-in event for students to get a head start on their 2026-27 FAFSA application on Monday, March 16.

March 13, 2026
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$3M in Scholarships Available to ºÚÁÏÍø Students

Close to $3 million in private, donor-funded scholarships are available to University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students through the Lion’s Share scholarship portal, and university officials are urging students to complete required applications...

March 04, 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
ºÚÁÏÍø students share why they chose to vote.
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Expert Shares Insight into Why Local Elections Matter

ºÚÁÏÍø Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Williams Yamkam, shares his expertise on local elections ahead of Arkansas' primary election on March 3, 2026.

March 02, 2026
A family poses with Numa at Roar and Explore on February 13.
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Accepted Students Day Roars Back with New Name

The ºÚÁÏÍø welcomed nearly 400 students and guests to campus on Friday, Feb. 13, for Roar and Explore. Previously known as Accepted Students Day, the day-long event hosted students who have all been admitted to ºÚÁÏÍø.

February 16, 2026
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ºÚÁÏÍø Homecoming is Around the Corner

The ºÚÁÏÍø is putting the final touches on Homecoming 2026. Throughout the week of Feb. 23-28, there will be new and returning favorites for everyone to enjoy.

February 16, 2026
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There's A Reason Why We Like Candy, Chemistry Explains It All

An associate professor of chemistry at the ºÚÁÏÍø details how science explains candy preferences and composition. Chemistry, down to the molecular level, is why certain sweet treats are favorites.

February 13, 2026
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$15M Federal Appropriation to Fund Center for Maternal and Infant Healthcare

ºÚÁÏÍø is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to construct and equip a state-of-the-art Center for Mother and Infant Healthcare, following congressional approval of key FY2026 appropriations bills.

February 04, 2026
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Campus Update: Inclement Weather Notice

The ºÚÁÏÍø is preparing for a significant winter weather system by pivoting to remote work and canceling all classes after 12 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.

January 22, 2026
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River Valley MLK Commission to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Events

Several events are scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, both on the ºÚÁÏÍø campus and across the River Valley.

January 05, 2026
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Five Secure SURF Grants; Record for ºÚÁÏÍø

Five students from the ºÚÁÏÍø have received Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, setting a record for ºÚÁÏÍø.

December 10, 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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