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Dozens of toys are thrown onto the court of the Stubblefield Center during annual ºÚÁÏÍø Toy Toss
AthleticsCommunityEventsFeatured

ºÚÁÏÍø Toy Toss to Return Nov. 18

The ºÚÁÏÍø Toy Toss returns on Nov. 18 against the University of the Ozarks. Come cheer on the men's basketball team for their home opener, and bring a new, soft toy in exchange for free admission. Once the Lions score their first point, toys will...

November 04, 2025
Audience members applaud during the second Center for Economic Development Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards at the Bakery District
Center for Economic DevelopmentCommunityFeaturedNews

Excellence in Family and Small Business Award Winners Recognized

The second Center for Economic Development Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards recognized ten businesses and individuals from across the region.

October 31, 2025
Professor working with studio arts students during a painting class.
Art and Design

Seven Careers for an Artist or Creative to Seek in Arkansas

The ºÚÁÏÍø prepares students for creative careers through a range of programs, knowledgeable educators, and detailed classroom instruction.

October 31, 2025
High angle view looking down at a male worker operating a a plastic injection molding machine in a clean room located in a manufacturing and fabrication facility.
Business and Industry

What Careers Can You Land with an Engineering Degree?

Engineering degrees are in high demand. The ºÚÁÏÍø is meeting the region's and industry's needs by providing students with the education needed to enter the workforce.

October 31, 2025
Portrait of Dr. Sarah Winterberg, associate professor of English at ºÚÁÏÍø
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

The ‘Aha’s’ of Teaching: Dr. Sarah Winterberg

Dr. Sarah Winterberg is an associate professor of English at the ºÚÁÏÍø. She is the first person from her hometown of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, to have earned a Ph.D., and since 2007, she has been committed to her pursuit...

October 31, 2025
Young healthcare professionals walking and talking at hospital corridor
Health Education and Human Sciences

Five High-Need Health Care Careers in Arkansas

Healthcare careers are in high demand nationwide. The ºÚÁÏÍø is preparing students for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, imaging sciences, surgical technology, and healthcare administration.

October 31, 2025
A group of students sit together with a female teacher inside a classroom
Health Education and Human Sciences

ºÚÁÏÍø can Help Achieve the Dream of Becoming a Social Worker in Arkansas

A career in helping others starts at the ºÚÁÏÍø. Learn about a degree in social work and the jobs applicable to a BSW.

October 31, 2025
Students network with employees from ArcBest at the All-Majors Career Fair on October 29
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human SciencesNewsStudents

Students Get Jump Start on Jobs at All-Majors Career Fair

Nearly 200 students and alumni from the ºÚÁÏÍø attended the All-Majors Career Fair, where they had an opportunity to network with more than 40 area businesses.

October 31, 2025
Doctor or student table with stethoscope, notepad, books.
Arts and Sciences

Preparing for Med School in Arkansas: Which Degrees are Best for Undergrad?

Students interested in continuing their education at a medical school can receive the foundational education they need from the ºÚÁÏÍø.

October 31, 2025
Aerial view of the ºÚÁÏÍø Campus Green.
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryHealth Education and Human Sciences

Recession-Proof Careers: Jobs Designed to Withstand an Economic Downfall

As the economy fluctuates, the ºÚÁÏÍø is committed to teaching and preparing students to graduate and secure stable careers.

October 31, 2025
two actors pose during a photo call if the ºÚÁÏÍø production, Almost, Maine
CommunityEvents

Almost, Maine Takes Stage Nov. 6-8

ºÚÁÏÍø Theatre will present John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, Nov. 6-8 in Breedlove Auditorium.

October 28, 2025
Faculty of the ºÚÁÏÍø college of business and industry tour a lab with new advanced manufacturing engineering equipment
Business and IndustryCenter for Economic DevelopmentFeaturedIntrepid Ambition

Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Arrives at ºÚÁÏÍø

ºÚÁÏÍø has installed new state-of-the-art robotics and automation equipment in its Advanced Manufacturing Lab, made possible through more than $5.7 Million in HIRED grant funds awarded by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas Department...

October 27, 2025
a ºÚÁÏÍø student inspects a weld during the annual welding rodeo
Business and IndustryNews

Four Programs Earn ATMAE Reaccreditation

Four University of Arkansas – Fort Smith degree programs have earned reaccreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), reflecting the university’s commitment to academic quality and workforce readine...

October 23, 2025
ºÚÁÏÍø nursing students pose in fall leaves
CommunityEventsHealth Education and Human Sciences

Nursing Students to Assist at Minority Health Fair

Senior nursing students from the ºÚÁÏÍø Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing will administer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines during a community health fair Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 4916 High...

October 23, 2025
ArcBest recruiters pose at the ºÚÁÏÍø All Majors Career Fair
Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

All Majors Career Fair Slated Oct 29

ºÚÁÏÍø will host its Fall 2025 All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

October 23, 2025
individuals hand out resumes at the ºÚÁÏÍø all majors career fair
EventsNews

Suit Up Prepares Students for All Majors Career Fair Oct. 29

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual SUIT UP event at JCPenney on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m. at Central Mall. The event offers exclusive discounts on professional attire for...

October 20, 2025
ºÚÁÏÍø Bell Tower
Chancellor

Campus Update, October 17, 2025

ºÚÁÏÍø Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a brief campus update.

October 17, 2025
the bell tower at ºÚÁÏÍø is sseen through fall leaves
AdmissionsNews

Transfer with Pride Visits UACC Morrilton

ºÚÁÏÍø will visit the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, to meet with students interested in transferring to ºÚÁÏÍø.

October 15, 2025
Kendrix Holcomb (center) points to the camera during his graduation in May 2024 in the Stubblefield Center at the ºÚÁÏÍø. He is adorned with his fraternity stoll and Homecoming King 2024 stoll, as well as with multiple cords.
AdmissionsAlumniLion Voices

Finding Identity at ºÚÁÏÍø: Kendrix Holcomb

Kendrix Holcomb, an admissions advisor at the ºÚÁÏÍø, arrived as a student with the goal of reinventing himself. The self-proclaimed introvert made it a priority to come out of his shell and encourages others to do the...

October 15, 2025
Future ºÚÁÏÍø students take a selfie with Numa at ºÚÁÏÍø Den Day
AdmissionsFeaturedNews

Fall Den Day Slated for Nov. 13

ºÚÁÏÍø will host its largest undergraduate recruitment event of the year, Den Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Designed to give prospective students a firsthand look at life as a Lion, Den Day invites high school juniors, seniors, and...

October 15, 2025

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