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Cub Camp Kick Off

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú kicked off its 20th Cub Camp with record-breaking participation on the heels of a 5% increase in first-time entering students compared to the 2022-23 academic year.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Welcome Week 2023

Experience a vibrant start to the semester at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Welcome Week 2023! Connect, engage, and thrive with exciting campus events. Check out the full Welcome Week schedule of events.

Get 'Move-In' Ready

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall 2023 semester is approaching. Shortly before the semester begins, hundreds of students will move into their new space as Lion’s Den or Sebastian Commons residents. Before move-in, the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Resident...

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Alumni Prepare for Inaugural Game

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú volleyball alumni set to return for the inaugural alumni game. Some of the greatest Lions will compete against current players on Saturday, August 19, at 2 p.m., at Stubblefield Center. The game is free and open...

Students Prepare for Fall Classes at Mane Event

Nearly 300 students attended the second of three Mane Events at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú as they prepare for fall classes.

July 28 Mane Event to Feature Spanish Track for Familes

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will continue its commitment to inclusive community engagement during its upcoming Mane Event orientation on Friday, July 28, 2023, with specialized Spanish language sessions to help parents and families learn...

Stuckey's CEO to Speak to Family Enterprise Center

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Family Enterprise Center will host renowned speaker Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, for its quarterly breakfast slated for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, at the Center for Economic Development at the...

Mane Event Q&A

Close to 300 incoming students filled the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus on Friday, June 16, 2023 for a new student orientation called Mane Event. The students will begin their journey as Lions in the fall of 2023 taking paths as student-athletes,...

Gettin' Shrimpy With It

It’s okay to be ‘shellfish’ at the annual all-you-can-eat Roarin' on the River Shrimp Boil. Recent graduates and all Lions are invited to chow down on heaping portions of boiled shrimp, andouille sausage, corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, and KJ’s...

Summertime Music: ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Department of Music and Theatre Host Summer Camps

During the early weeks of summer at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, chattering squirrels, the puttering of golf carts, and the sounds of prospective students on campus tours fill the air. But beginning Monday, June 12, notes will sound...

Two ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Students to Compete for Miss Arkansas Crown

Getting dolled up and competing in front of an audience is nothing new for two University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students. Junior Jayson Toney, a media communications major, and senior Callie Scherrey, a nursing major, will call Little Rock home...

Largest College at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Honors Graduates

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s 108th commencement continued Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the College of Arts and Sciences graduating class. The more than 400 graduates of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s largest college joined the more than 50,000 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alums...

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Spring Graduation Ends with College of Business and Industry

College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Celebrates Graduates

The 108th Commencement at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith began Saturday, May 13, 2023, with the graduation of more than 250 students from the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences (CHEHS).

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Wins at Fort Smith 'Signing Day'

Students from Fort Smith and the River Valley were celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2023, for their pursuit of furthering their education and commitment to serving the local community through the workforce.

Athletics to Host Summer Camp Programs for Community Kids

While school is out of session, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith athletics teams will hold class at the Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center for community children.

Garden Club and SSC Expand Vegetable Access

The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Garden Club and SSC, the university's grounds services company, are collaborating to grow sustainable crops on campus this year at the Lion Pride Vegetable and Herb Garden, located between the Vines and Gardner...

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Day of Giving Roars Past Goal

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú closed its third annual Day of Giving with extraordinary success, rallying a record-breaking 1,207 gifts totaling $94,339, surpassing the initial goal of $78,000.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Organization Joins Local Nonprofit to Ease Finals Week Stress

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students, faculty, and staff are invited to take a break from their end-of-the-year stress on Monday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Campus Green with kittens and puppies. The furry friends will be...

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

On April 7, 2023, nearly 100 University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students presented various research projects at the 16th Annual Student Research Symposium. Of the individuals and teams who presented, 15 were recently announced as the best research...