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ºÚÁÏÍø nursing students demonstrate skills learned in the classroom by examining a simulated patient
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Student Nurses and the Heart to Save Lives

Nursing students at the ºÚÁÏÍø prepare themselves to save lives and keep people healthy. Students say that being a nurse takes a balance of compassion, patience, and knowledge.

April 12, 2024
A ºÚÁÏÍø School of Education teacher gets hands-on experience in a local classroom
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Teaching the Educators of the Future

The School of Education at the ºÚÁÏÍø has been teaching educators since the turn of the century. Since the beginning, ºÚÁÏÍø students have earned four-year degrees and teacher licensures in their pursuit of teaching future...

April 12, 2024
ºÚÁÏÍø graduate smiles for the camera holding his diploma and a
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What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?

Spring commencement at the ºÚÁÏÍø is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as ºÚÁÏÍø alums.

April 11, 2024
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University Celebrates Years of Service

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith celebrated the years of service of 69 employees who reached benchmark anniversaries this year.

April 05, 2024
a student demonstrates his research during the 2023 symposium
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17th Annual Research Symposium Slated April 5

ºÚÁÏÍø will host its 17th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024. The event, showcasing a wide array of student-led research across all academic disciplines, will take place at Boreham Library and the Pendergraft...

April 01, 2024
Students give poster presentation of research during the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium
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ºÚÁÏÍø Student Research Symposium Tabbed for 17th Year

The ºÚÁÏÍø Student Research Symposium is slated for the 17th year on Friday, April 5, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 45 research projects comprised of nearly 100 students will conduct half-hour demonstrations, lectures,...

March 29, 2024
Dr. April Evans, center, surrounded by her husband, Shane, and their five grandchildren
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Building Foundations with Dr. April Evans

ºÚÁÏÍø School of Education Interim Executive Director Dr. April Evans leaned on her love of education and literacy, her passion for making a difference, and the relationships she built along the way in her return to ºÚÁÏÍø...

March 25, 2024
Shelli and Glenda
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Women's History Month: Dr. Shelli Henehan

In this installment of our Women's History Month series, we feature Shelli Henehan, Professor, Assessment Coordinator, and Director of Early Childhood Education. Henehan reflected on her journey in higher education and the impact of mentorship on...

March 13, 2024
ArcBest at the ºÚÁÏÍø Career Fair
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Career Fair set for March 7

ºÚÁÏÍø is set to host its much-anticipated All-Majors Career Fair, bringing together students and top employers from across the state. Scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the fair will take place at the Smith-Pendergraft...

March 04, 2024
Yosey Cardenas during graduation, May 2023
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Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas

At the ºÚÁÏÍø, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...

February 09, 2024
Art and Design students and faculty speak to interested students about joining the program
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Accepted Day and Majors Expo to Run in Conjunction

The ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø and the incredible majors offered.

February 08, 2024
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Fall 2023 Deans List Announced

The ºÚÁÏÍø has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Dr. Shadow Robinson, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

February 05, 2024
ºÚÁÏÍø surgical technology student, Kaylee Yandell
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Dress Blues to Scrubs

When Kaylee Yandell enrolled at the ºÚÁÏÍø, she did so looking for a new challenge in life. The former Marine traded in her Dress Blues for books and scrubs as she prepares to graduate in May 2024.

January 19, 2024
the ºÚÁÏÍø admissions team poses with ºÚÁÏÍø letters
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2023: A Year of Achievement

Much of what happened at the ºÚÁÏÍø in 2023 is informed by the values and goals in the university’s new 5-year strategic plan, approved by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees this May.

December 18, 2023
A student smiles at the camera during the career fair
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Babb Family Endows $1M Premier Internship Program

Thanks to a generous gift from long-time ºÚÁÏÍø supporters Doug and Kathy Babb, more students at the ºÚÁÏÍø will have access to paid internships as part of their university experience.

November 16, 2023
Dr. Nicha Otero, ºÚÁÏÍø Associate Professor of Psychology
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Home Away from Home: Dr. Nicha Otero

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, ºÚÁÏÍø associate professor of psychology Dr. Nicha Otero found a home in Arkansas and the ºÚÁÏÍø community.

November 16, 2023
Mayeli Rivas, ºÚÁÏÍø junior nursing student
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First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas

ºÚÁÏÍø junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at ºÚÁÏÍø, but the support and encouragement from her family and ºÚÁÏÍø staff has helped her achieve...

October 26, 2023
Mayor George McGill (center) speaks to LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance students at recent Leadership Nuts and Bolts lecture
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Lessons in Leadership: Mayor George McGill Shares Wisdom with ºÚÁÏÍø Students

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill spoke to ºÚÁÏÍø students from the LEAD LLC and Black Student Alliance, detailing his life story and personal take on leadership principles.

October 19, 2023
Student in profile outside the Pendergraft Health Sciences Center
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Surgical Tech Grads Join Professional Ranks

Hannah Cervantes and other new graduates of the surgical technology program at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith attended their first professional conference with excitement and anticipation.

October 05, 2023
ºÚÁÏÍø cub camp students gather under the bell tower
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ºÚÁÏÍø Celebrates Enrollment Increases

The ºÚÁÏÍø announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Overall enrollment has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514...

September 08, 2023

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