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MIAA mascots stand at the mound with the Kansas City Royals mascot
AthleticsCommunityEventsFeatured

ºÚÁÏÍø, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K

The ºÚÁÏÍø joins members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for the second MIAA Day at the K on Saturday, April 26.

April 21, 2025
The team of Brenci Marrufo, Mesa Miller, and Erica Mimbs present their research project,
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the ºÚÁÏÍø.

April 18, 2025
ºÚÁÏÍø Bell tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, April 18, 2025

ºÚÁÏÍø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update on recent university happenings.

April 18, 2025
Pam Fout, right, was recognized for her 45 years at ºÚÁÏÍø.
FeaturedNews

ºÚÁÏÍø Faculty and Staff Recognized

On April 11, employees from the ºÚÁÏÍø were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.

April 16, 2025
Cristina Castorena, left, accepts her award with ºÚÁÏÍø Provost, Dr. Shadow Robinson
News

ºÚÁÏÍø Employees Honored by Students

On April 11, the ºÚÁÏÍø Student Government Association recognized two university employees for their dedication to serving students.

April 16, 2025
Dr. Bun Song Lee, right, accepts his award
News

2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named

On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the ºÚÁÏÍø.

April 16, 2025
grad caps feature the ºÚÁÏÍø logo
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.

April 14, 2025
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryEventsFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11

The ºÚÁÏÍø will host its 18th Annual Student Research Symposium from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

April 07, 2025
Members of the ºÚÁÏÍø ROTC work with cadets from area ROTC and JROTC
FeaturedNews

ºÚÁÏÍø Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School

The ºÚÁÏÍø was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.

April 03, 2025
Image of an American Flag (background) with a stack of two notbooks and a diploma sitting on a desk in front of a military uniform draped over a chair
CommunityEventsNewsStudents

Veteran Benefits Resource Fair Slated April 9

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith will host its second Veterans Benefits Resource Fair on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 03, 2025
Brooke Devine, '17, and her son, Noah
Alumni

ºÚÁÏÍø Alumna's Book Touches Readers' Hearts

Brooke Devine, a 2017 graduate of ºÚÁÏÍø, recently published her second book, "Love Stays the Same. " It is a touching tribute to her son as he transitions into becoming a big brother.

April 02, 2025
Intrepid Ambition, the campaign for the river valley
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ºÚÁÏÍø Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign

ºÚÁÏÍø publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...

April 02, 2025
The Bakery District
Center for Economic DevelopmentFeaturedIntrepid AmbitionNews

$7.5 million gift launches ºÚÁÏÍø Center for Nonprofits

ºÚÁÏÍø announced a transformational $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, April 2, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits (CNP) at the university. The anonymous gift, one of the largest in ºÚÁÏÍø history, was unveiled during the public kickoff...

April 02, 2025
Joy Rasphoumy
AlumniArt and DesignArts and SciencesFeaturedIntrepid Ambition

Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future

Joy Rasphoumy doesn’t just design—she fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she’s building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...

April 02, 2025
Nigel Otero, advising coordinator, College of Business and Industry, stands outside of his office on the second floor of the Flanders Building
AlumniBusiness and IndustryFirst GenerationLion Voices

Nigel Otero: Turning Opportunities into Inspiration

When Nigel Otero came to the ºÚÁÏÍø, he did so knowing it was an opportunity he wouldn't squander. Now, as an advising coordinator for the College of Business and Industry, he's working to inspire students to achieve...

March 31, 2025
Andrea Parton, the discovery and access librarian for the Boreham Library at the ºÚÁÏÍø, stands in the lobby next to a new display of video games
Lion Voices

Cataloging Resources: How Andrea Parton Became the Librarian She Was Meant to Be

ºÚÁÏÍø Discovery and Access Librarian Andrea Parton never intended to follow in her dad's footsteps. As a librarian, she does the job she was always meant to have.

March 31, 2025
Mae Jemison in Space
Arts and SciencesCommunityFeatured

Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at ºÚÁÏÍø

Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...

March 28, 2025
From 1927, a photo of Fort Smith High School, now Darby Middle School, which was the first classes of ºÚÁÏÍø were held.
CommunityIntrepid Ambition

A Legacy of Courage

The story of Fort Smith is one of endurance, evolution, and grit—and ºÚÁÏÍø has been there through every chapter, turning moments of hardship into milestones of progress. As the region faces the future, it does so with a partner that has never wavered,...

March 26, 2025
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Jordan Mader, works with students in a chemistry lab as they mix and measure liquid compounds
AlumniArts and SciencesIntrepid Ambition

Preserving Our Future

ºÚÁÏÍø students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they’re not waiting for answers—they’re creating them. They’re transforming curiosity into world-class research...

March 26, 2025
Nighttime at the ºÚÁÏÍø Center for Economic Development at the Bakery District
Center for Economic DevelopmentCommunityIntrepid Ambition

Empowering Our Economy

The ºÚÁÏÍø Center for Economic Development is a pillar of our community. By equipping the workforce, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the region’s most vital industries, the CED is building more than economic momentum—it’s building a...

March 26, 2025

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