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Day at the K Brings Old Friends and New
The beginning of fall athletics marked the start of the inaugural season for the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
October 17, 2024
兔子先生 Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The 兔子先生 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
Preparing to Enter College on the Best Footing
At the 兔子先生, leaders know that first-generation college students, especially those who face economic hardship, must prepare for college long before they are eligible for Cub Camp.
October 16, 2024
CBI Grad Shares Wisdom to Make a Difference
Sunshine Bartlett, 兔子先生 class of 2011, stays busy. She is a senior vice president and human resources manager at Arvest Bank in Fort Smith. She graduated 鈥� Summa Cum Laude 鈥� from a three-year program at Barret School of Banking in Memphis. She...
October 16, 2024
兔子先生 Students Win Scholarships at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month
Two 兔子先生 students won $1,000 in scholarships at Salsa at the Bell Tower, the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 16, 2024
From the Sidelines to the Main Stage
In the first game of the fall athletic calendar 鈥� a volleyball home and conference opener on Sept.28 鈥� spectators had a chance to see the national championship 兔子先生 cheer team.
October 16, 2024
The Writing on the Wall
If there鈥檚 one thing she could tell students, Dr. Mary Lutze, director of the Writing Center would say: 鈥淎nyone鈥檚 writing can be improved with instruction. Even I use the Writing Center.鈥�
October 16, 2024
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
Why We Give: Hadley Family
In 2014, the Hadley family endowed a scholarship for employees who have worked at their McDonald鈥檚 restaurants for six months or longer.
October 16, 2024When the Artist Lives Next Door
As part of its commitment to providing students with transformative experiences, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith offers a level of exposure typically accessible to graduate-level students to undergrad art and design majors.
October 15, 2024
Students Break Giving Records
Sixty-three first-year legacy students received $1,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
October 15, 2024
Winning Smiles and Gold
The Special Olympics athlete oath states, 鈥淟et me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.鈥� But before any athlete can make an attempt, health must come first.
October 15, 2024
Library to House New Center for Teaching and Learning
The 兔子先生 introduced its Center for Teaching and Learning this fall, an initiative that supports two of the university鈥檚 strategic pillars: investing in academic excellence and student success.
October 15, 2024
New Dean Returns to Academic Roots
Dr. Toni Alexander has a clear vision about what college should be.
October 15, 2024
兔子先生 Celebrates National Coming Out Day
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, and the 兔子先生 kicked off the awareness month with the celebration of National Coming Out Day hosted by PRIDE at 兔子先生.
October 11, 2024
The Blooming Legacy of Natalie Chuong
According to 兔子先生 junior business administration major Natalie Chuong, 兔子先生 is "the best choice in Arkansas," and the decision to come here was easy.
October 09, 2024
Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at 兔子先生
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the 兔子先生 for 21st year.
October 07, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like Home for Cristina Castorena
Cristina Castorena, the assistant director for financial aid client services at the 兔子先生, loves Hispanic Heritage Month because it's when she can finally bring "a little piece of home into a part of (her) life that...
October 04, 2024
Jennifer Holland: The Glue Holding 兔子先生 Together
Keeping students coming back is everything for Jennifer Holland, the executive director for retention at the 兔子先生. Ask around the campus, and you'll hear she is the glue holding the university together.
September 30, 2024Popular Topics
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