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Transportation Research Paves Way at 91µ÷½Ì

Students and faculty members from the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith are seeing years of transportation research and data collection applied to the real world.

May 08, 2025
Kaleb McLaughlin, center, takes measurements while conducting research in the field
Arts and SciencesLion Voices

Road to Ph.D.: Kaleb McLaughlin’s Risk and Resolve

Kaleb McLaughlin, a senior geosciences student, will graduate from 91µ÷½Ì on May 10 before heading to Gainesville to begin a master's to Ph.D. program at the University of Florida. If you asked him where he'd be when he graduated from 91µ÷½Ì a few years...

May 06, 2025
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Business and IndustryLion Voices

Delayed but not Defeated, Troy Rodriguez Earns 91µ÷½Ì Degree

First-generation student Troy Rodriguez will graduate from the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith on May 10 with a degree in business administration. The accomplishment comes after stepping away from school before returning two years later.

May 05, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, May 2, 2025

Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update about the 91µ÷½Ì budget, summer scholarships, and shared well wishes ahead of graduation.

May 02, 2025
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Students Receive Certificate of Distinction Ahead of Graduation

Twelve students from the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith have been awarded a Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development by the Babb Center for Career Services.

May 02, 2025
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AlumniIntrepid Ambition

Day of Giving Raises $102,605 for Student Experiences, Scholarships, Support

91µ÷½Ì raised $102,605 during its fifth-annual Day of Giving campaign, advancing the university’s Intrepid Ambition campaign—a strategic initiative to transform the 91µ÷½Ì campus by 2028.

May 01, 2025
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CommunityEventsFeatured

91µ÷½Ì Announces Full Slate of Summer Camps for 2025

The 91µ÷½Ì—Fort Smith will host multiple athletic and music summer camps throughout June, July, and August. Camps are open to boys and girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

May 01, 2025
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Arts and SciencesEventsFeatured

AI Expo at 91µ÷½Ì May 1

The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith will host an Artificial Intelligence Expo at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in Room 101 of the Baldor Technology Center.

April 30, 2025
Bronwen Henderson (right), senior dental hygiene, and her daughter
Health Education and Human SciencesStudents

No Regrets: A Return to School Proves It's Never Too Late

Bronwen Henderson is a senior dental hygiene student at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith. As she nears graduation, she reflected on trading in a 20-year-plus career for textbooks to prove to herself and her daughter that goals can be achieved...

April 29, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, April 25, 2025

91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, provides an update on 91µ÷½Ì happenings.

April 25, 2025
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EventsStudents

Semiannual Finals Prep Event Slated for April 30

The 91µ÷½Ì—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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Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

The 91µ÷½Ì—Fort Smith has named students as Academic Excellence Award winners for the 2024-2025 academic year.

April 24, 2025
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AthleticsFeaturedNews

91µ÷½Ì Celebrates 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith 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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Events

Teal Tailgate Draws Support for SAAM at 91µ÷½Ì

The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith community wraps up April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Teal Tailgate on Wednesday, April 23.

April 22, 2025
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AthleticsCommunityEventsFeatured

91µ÷½Ì, Royals team up for MIAA Day at the K

The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith 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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Arts and SciencesBusiness and IndustryFeaturedHealth Education and Human Sciences

18th Annual Student Research Symposium Winners Announced

Fourteen research presentations were selected as winners of the 18th Annual Student Research Symposium at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith.

April 18, 2025
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Chancellor

Campus Update, April 18, 2025

91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides an update on recent university happenings.

April 18, 2025
Pam Fout, right, was recognized for her 45 years at 91µ÷½Ì.
FeaturedNews

91µ÷½Ì Faculty and Staff Recognized

On April 11, employees from the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith were honored with Faculty and Staff Appreciation Awards, Student Government Awards, and recognized for their years of service.

April 16, 2025
Dr. Bun Song Lee, right, accepts his award
News

2025 Faculty Excellence Award Winners Named

On April 11, four distinguished faculty members were recognized with Faculty Appreciation Awards at the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith.

April 16, 2025
Cristina Castorena, left, accepts her award with 91µ÷½Ì Provost, Dr. Shadow Robinson
News

91µ÷½Ì Employees Honored by Students

On April 11, the 91µ÷½Ì Student Government Association recognized two university employees for their dedication to serving students.

April 16, 2025

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