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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.

April 24, 2025
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú celebrated the induction of the 2025 Coach Louis Whorton Hall of Fame class on Monday, April 21, recognizing the last 25 years of athletic excellence and leadership.

April 22, 2025
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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 Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.

April 18, 2025
Pam Fout, right, was recognized for her 45 years at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Faculty and Staff Recognized

On April 11, employees from the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.

April 16, 2025
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Spring 2025 Commencement to Honor 650 Graduates

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will recognize more than 650 graduates across three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, at the Stubblefield Center.

April 14, 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
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Earns Silver Designation as a 2025-2026 Military-Friendly School

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú was recognized as a Military Friendly School, earning a Silver Designation for 2025-2026.

April 03, 2025
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Kitchana Rasphoumy: Designing the Future

Joy Rasphoumy doesn’t just design—she fuels connection. Through every SaatchiX campaign and every AIGA event, she’s building a creative culture where people feel seen, heard, and moved to lead. Fueled by her roots, her vision, and the foundation...

April 02, 2025
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$7.5 million gift launches ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Center for Nonprofits

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú announced a transformational $7.5 million gift on Wednesday, April 2, which will endow a comprehensive Center for Nonprofits (CNP) at the university. The anonymous gift, one of the largest in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú history, was unveiled during the public kickoff...

April 02, 2025
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Launches $85 Million 'Intrepid Ambition' Campaign

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú publicly launched its largest fundraising initiative in history unveiling Intrepid Ambition, an $85 million comprehensive campaign designed to reshape access to education, elevate academic excellence, and power economic development across the...

April 02, 2025
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Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space, to Speak at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

Dr. Mae Jemison, author, astronaut, entrepreneur, and prolific leader in the fields of science and exploration, will speak at the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith on Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus...

March 28, 2025
A ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú psychology professor, Dr. Nicha Otero, browses a stack of books she has in front of her while sitting at a table on the second floor of the Boreham Library.
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Researching Resilience

Dr. Nicha Otero is rewriting the narrative of what student success looks like—one classroom, one breakthrough, one act of belief at a time. Her research is rooted in resilience, but her impact runs deeper: she’s creating space for students to...

March 26, 2025
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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
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Barrett Named Director of ASBTDC at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú announced Ty Barrett as the new director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Regional Office. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and community banking, Barrett brings...

March 04, 2025
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More Students Picking ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, Admissions Team Continues to Break Records

Accepted Students Day at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú welcomed its largest turnout since the event began in 2022. More than 270 students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee came to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú for their next step in the...

February 28, 2025
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White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Students

The Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will hold its White Coat Ceremony on February 26 at 6 p.m. in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, marking a significant milestone for...

February 24, 2025
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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Campus to Re-Open Feb 20.

UPDATE: The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú campus will be open, and classes will be held as scheduled Thursday, February 20, following closures for winter weather February 18 and 19.

February 17, 2025
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Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.

February 15, 2025
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2025 Alumni Awards Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú community and one local organization received...

February 15, 2025

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