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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
Uplifting Patient Care
Lindsey France is a lifeline. Every shift, every patient, and every step she helps someone take is a testament to the training, resilience, and compassion that define ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú nurses. She’s not just meeting the standard—she’s redefining it. And...
March 26, 2025
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
A Legacy of Courage
The story of Fort Smith is one of endurance, evolution, and grit—and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú has been there through every chapter, turning moments of hardship into milestones of progress. As the region faces the future, it does so with a partner that has never wavered,...
March 26, 2025
Preserving Our Future
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students and faculty are driving scientific breakthroughs with urgency and focus. In the fight against microplastic pollution, they’re not waiting for answers—they’re creating them. They’re transforming curiosity into world-class research...
March 26, 2025
Advancing Manufacturing
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is laying the foundation for the next era of industry in the River Valley—equipping students, workers, and employers with the tools, training, and talent to lead in an advanced manufacturing economy. From engineering labs to apprenticeship...
March 26, 2025
Empowering Our Economy
The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Center for Economic Development is a pillar of our community. By equipping the workforce, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the region’s most vital industries, the CED is building more than economic momentum—it’s building a...
March 26, 2025
Campus Update, March 21, 2025
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update as ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú heads into Spring Break.
March 21, 2025
Legacy through Sisterhood
This semester, the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith became the latest colony for Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., or SIA, thanks to the years of hard work and dedication of seniors Kimberly Villagrana and Jaylin Barroso.
March 19, 2025
First to go but not Alone
More than half of the students who attend the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú are first-generation or the first in their family to attend college. The First-Generation Student Success Committee features nearly 30 faculty and staff - many of whom...
March 19, 2025
Zack Gramlich: Leading from Home
Zack Gramlich isn’t waiting for change—he’s building it. In the classroom and in the Capitol, he’s turning belief into momentum, showing the next generation what’s possible when you lead with purpose and stay rooted in your community. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú...
March 18, 2025
Field Trip Offers Insight to Engineering Careers
Students from the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's Institution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering chapter recently visited the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam in Barling, Arkansas, for a first-hand look at engineering careers.
March 18, 2025
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
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
Building Student Leaders
Student leadership programs at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú aim to help students graduate with a degree and a resume that sets them apart.
March 07, 2025
Voices Heard at 2025 Nurses Day at the Capitol
Nursing students from the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 13, for the annual Nurses Day at the Capitol.
March 07, 2025
Campus Update, March 7, 2025
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on Friday, March 3, 2025.
March 07, 2025
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
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
Campus Update, Feb. 28, 2025
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus update from February 28. Topics included the HLC visit, questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú athletics.
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