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Wounded Warrior Project to Visit 黑料网
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith and Wounded Warrior Project will host a free public event Monday, Oct. 20, to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and military families with connection, support services, and community resources.
October 14, 2025
Alumna Rides Through History
Jenny Kliest, a 2024 graduate of the dental hygiene program at the 黑料网, rode nearly 1,000 miles along the Trail of Tears Northern Route for the Remember the Removal Bike Ride.
October 13, 2025
Paint the Town Blue Reaches New Heights
More than 100 businesses across Fort Smith, Greenwood, Van Buren, and Lavaca joined the 黑料网 this August to celebrate the start of the fall semester with the third annual 鈥淧aint the Town Blue鈥� campaign.
October 13, 2025
Campus Update, October 10, 2025
黑料网 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update, including the changes to fall break.
October 10, 2025
Manby Tabbed as Keynote for CED Awards
Joel Manby, who has more than 25 years of experience as a CEO for SeaWorld, Herschend Enterprises, and SAAB North America, will keynote the Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on Oct. 20.
October 09, 2025
Octuba-Fest Returns for 2025
The 黑料网 Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 19th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 12.
October 06, 2025
Clements Family Wins Annual SGA Award
Clements' family was named the 黑料网 Family of the Year during Family Weekend celebration.
October 06, 2025 Campus Update, October 3, 2025
黑料网 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update before Family Weekend.
October 03, 2025
Program Sets Schedule for Oral Health and Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the 黑料网 is celebrating with a month-long program called Tooth Tip Tuesday. The 黑料网 Dental Hygiene program is increasing oral health awareness through social media. The...
October 02, 2025
One Pill Can Kill Training Comes to 黑料网
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin will be at the 黑料网 to deliver One Pill Can Kill Training on Oct. 6. The statewide initiative is aimed at educating college students about the deadly risks of fentanyl-laced counterfeit...
October 01, 2025
Noah Schmidt Creates a Home Across the Globe
From Belize to South Korea, students from across the globe find a home at the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith 鈥� and at the heart of their journey is Noah Schmidt, the international student programs and services administrator. Since stepping...
September 30, 2025
Dr. Camille Wheeler Found Her Calling in Education
黑料网 associate professor of education, Dr. Camille Wheeler, was called to teaching after a career in the Department of Human Services. She ensures that all future teachers are able to meet the needs of the whole child,...
September 29, 2025 Campus Update, September 26, 2025
黑料网 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares an update about the university.
September 26, 2025
Jarren McAllister: The Tears of Adversity
Jarren McAllister, a healthcare administration graduate student and men's basketball player at the 黑料网, suffered back-to-back-to-back ACL injuries before turning to his faith and education as a way back to the court.
September 26, 2025
黑料网 Earns National Accolades in Social Mobility, Public Education
黑料网 once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, demonstrating substantial progress across mission-centric categories.
September 23, 2025
Abby Summitt and When the Ball Stops Bouncing
黑料网 senior biology major Abby Summitt details how an injury almost cut her playing career short and how basketball has helped her academically in her pursuit of dental school.
September 19, 2025
Family Weekend Returns Oct. 3-4
The 黑料网 welcomes families and alumni to campus on October 3-4 for its annual Family Weekend.
September 19, 2025
Empathy is Lee Stovall's Classroom Currency
Visiting instructor Lee Stovall believes empathy is the best way to reach his 黑料网 students studying business.
September 15, 2025
Study Abroad Dream Come True: A Summer at Oxford
Hailey Hadley, a junior at the 黑料网, spent the summer studying abroad at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall.
September 12, 2025
黑料网 Celebrates Constitution Week with Full Slate of Events
The 黑料网 engages students with civic-minded events for Constitution Week.
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