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Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith is once again preparing students for finals with the return of the semiannual Long Night Against Procrastination event, which will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 30 at the Boreham Library.

April 24, 2025
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Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.

April 22, 2025
MIAA mascots stand at the mound with the Kansas City Royals mascot
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K

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

April 21, 2025
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18th Annual Research Symposium Slated for April 11

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

April 07, 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
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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
Michael Lander, sophomore music history major, and his speed cube in the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center
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Calling All (Rubik's) Cubers

Michael Lander, a sophomore music history major at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, is bringing his love of Rubik's cube to the Fort Smith Convention Center for the first ever Arkansas Championship on March 29-30.

March 14, 2025
Mayor McGill shakes hands at a ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Democracy Project event.
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State of the City Slated March 17

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

March 10, 2025
International Women's Day, 2025. Theme is #AccelerateAction
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International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.

March 04, 2025
Lion Dancers perform at the VSA Lunar New Year celebration
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VSA to host Lunar New Year Celebration

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24, honoring Vietnamese cultural traditions and fostering community connection.

January 20, 2025
Emily McCall, a College of Arts and Sciences graduate, earned her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in history.
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Celebrates Graduates

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.

December 14, 2024
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Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist

For the third semester in a row, the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.

December 04, 2024
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Presents 'Cinderella' Dec. 5-6

The University of Arkansas — Fort Smith Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop will present the enchanting tale of "Cinderella" at the Breedlove Auditorium on Dec. 5-6 at 7 p.m. as part of the Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment.

December 02, 2024
A small child in a Santa sweatshirt sits on the lap of Santa at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, played by Harold Trisler, an alum of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa

The latest edition of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.

November 15, 2024
A line of students waited to check in outside of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Stubblefield Center for historic Den Day.
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Den Day Attendance Grows, Record-Setting Turnout

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú hosted its Fall Den Day on Nov. 6, welcoming more than 600 students from across the region. Wednesday’s event was the largest Den Day turnout in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú history.

November 06, 2024
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students, alumni, and fans throw soft toys onto the court at the Stubblefield Center for Toy Toss.
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...

October 17, 2024
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Return of Toy Toss

In 2023, a beloved tradition made its way back to the Stubblefield Center as plush lions, tigers, and bears covered the floor of the Gayle Kaundard Arena.

October 16, 2024
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students give away candy during trunk-or-treat at Haunted University.
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Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú for 21st year.

October 07, 2024
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Events

DACA Panel Slated Oct. 7

A panel discussion exploring the role of students in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) movement will be held Monday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center’s Reynolds Room at the University of Arkansas - Fort...

September 27, 2024
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Octubafest Returns

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Department of Music will hold its 18th annual Octubafest on Sunday, October 6, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.

September 26, 2024
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Family Weekend Slated Oct. 18-19

Students, families, and the Fort Smith community are invited to experience the campus on Family Weekend, Oct. 18-19, 2024.

September 25, 2024

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