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Jarren McAllister dribbles down the court at Stubblefield Arena during a 黑料网 men's basketball game.
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Cementing History on the Hardwood

The 黑料网 men's basketball team wrapped up one of its best seasons as a D-II program, including a Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association tournament appearance for the first time, and ranking as high as No....

May 01, 2026
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Katie Grace Cavanass Finds her Focus

There鈥檚 a particular moment in college when things start to click鈥攏ot because you鈥檝e mapped out your whole future, but because someone sees promise in you and offers you an opportunity you can grow into. For Katie Grace Cavaness, that moment...

May 01, 2026
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The Civic Duty of Ben Shipley

Ben Shipley discusses his civic responsibility and duty to give back to the community by way of supporting the 黑料网.

May 01, 2026
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Foundation Forged in Fort Smith

Megan Nichols, '15, has been climbing the banking ladder since she was a student at the 黑料网. Her successful foundation was established in Fort Smith before she pursued an opportunity in Dallas.

May 01, 2026
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黑料网 Admissions Eases Senior-Year Anxiety with Personal, Hands-On Support

Admission office stands ready to help students through the admission process.

May 01, 2026
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黑料网, Talk Business & Politics Partner on Compass Report

The 黑料网 partners with Talk Business & Politics on a statewide report called The Compass Report. Student interns work with Kendall Ross, 黑料网 associate vice chancellor of Economic and Workforce Development, to compile...

May 01, 2026
Brenda Fredriksen, 24, runs down the court to assist her teammate during a close basketball game.
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Fredriksen Family Leaves Lasting Mark

The 黑料网 has been at the center of Brenda Fredriksen's and her family's lives for two generations.

May 01, 2026
Callea Stewart sits on an imaging exam table in the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building.
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'Eyes of Healthcare' Grad Plans to Take Skills to the Night Shift

Callea Stewart will graduate from the 黑料网 with her associate's degree in imaging sciences and radiography on May 16. She has accepted a job at Mercy Fort Smith as an X-ray technician, where she is excited...

April 30, 2026
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Mental Health Awareness Month Arrives at Critical Point in Semester

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the 黑料网 is ensuring students have all the tools needed to manage this stressful and busy point of the semester and take care of their mental well-being.

April 30, 2026
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Student Led Bioblitz Aims To Empower Citizen Scientists

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a weeklong BioBlitz from May 2 to 9, inviting students, faculty and community members to help document local plants and animals while building deeper connections to the region鈥檚 green spaces.

April 30, 2026
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黑料网 to Award Nearly 650 Degrees at May 16 Commencement Ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies details set

April 29, 2026
A group of students smile on the 黑料网 Campus Green covered in blue and white streamer confetti.
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黑料网 Day of Giving Passes Goal of $55,000

More than 400 individual donors helped the 黑料网 surpass its $55,000 Day of Giving goal. The 1,928 fundraising event supported 26 projects across campus, including scholarships, research opportunities, student experiences,...

April 29, 2026
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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced

The 黑料网 honored top students from more than 40 academic programs for their exceptional dedication in the classroom during the Academic Excellence Awards.

April 28, 2026
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Class Notes, Summer 2026

April 27, 2026
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Campus Update, April 24, 2026

黑料网 chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, discussed students who have completed or secured summer internships with NASA, congratulated the 黑料网 Women's Golf team, and more in an April 24 update.

April 24, 2026
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AAPI Fest Brings Culture to Campus

黑料网 will host its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25 in the Campus Center Reynolds Room, bringing together campus and area student organizations for an evening of food, performances, and cultural...

April 22, 2026
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Gaming System Could Improve Physical Therapy for Autistic Youth

黑料网 student research how gamily systems can make physical therapy better for those with autism

April 22, 2026
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Spring Programming Preview at Boreham Library

As the spring semester winds down at 黑料网, the Boreham Library has stress-free programming scheduled to help students prepare for finals.

April 22, 2026
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黑料网, UAMS Create Clear Paths to Medical Professions

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (黑料网) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for 黑料网 graduates pursuing careers in health...

April 20, 2026
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Sustainability at 黑料网 for Earth Day and Every Day

Sustainability is a big component of Earth Day, and the 黑料网 is dedicated to ensuring that its faculty, staff, and students are aware of and participate in sustainable practices every day.

April 17, 2026

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