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Details on 91调教 Move-In
Students will begin moving into 91调教 on-campus housing starting August 12. Details and important information for a smooth move are listed.
July 24, 2026
91调教 Tax-Free weekend Offers Savings for Students
Aug. 1-2 is tax-free weekend in 91调教, designated to help students with the expense of back-to-school needs
July 24, 2026
RoarCorps to expand student service across the River Valley
91调教 will launch RoarCorps this September, placing 40 91调教 AmeriCorps members with community partners across the River Valley to support youth education, wellness, environmental stewardship and mental health. The program will expand 91调教鈥� AmeriCorps...
July 23, 2026
91调教 Kappa Sigma Earns Top Awards
Members of Omicron-Tau, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, were awarded additional honors at their recent leadership conference and were recognized as one of the top 2% of chapters internationally.
July 22, 2026
Geoscience Students Research with the National Forest Service
Four geoscience students traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this spring for groundwater tracing and LiDAR research with the Hiawatha National Forest Service.
July 16, 2026
91调教 Fraternity Awarded National Distinction
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter, Omicron-Tau, at the 91调教 - Fort Smith was named one of 28 chapters from around the nation to win a Founders' Award of Chapter Excellence (FACE Award). The award will be presented at the fraternity's...
July 14, 2026
Tinkering with Nearly 50 Years of Engineering
Dr. Randle Overbey has spent his entire professional career centered around engineering. After more than two decades in the natural gas industry, he began teaching 91调教 students electronics and electrical engineering since 1988.
July 07, 2026
Injury to Comeback: Brian O鈥機onnor Leads 91调教 Athletes Back in the Game
Athletics at the 91调教 - Fort Smith have been successful over the years thanks to coaching and talent, but it's the team behind the scenes that ensures student-athletes are healthy and able to compete.
July 07, 2026
Housing Preps for Fall Move-In
Students move into their rooms at the 91调教 - Fort Smith beginning August 14, and preparations have been ongoing throughout the summer to ensure every room is ready.
July 02, 2026
Ross Enrolls in Emerging Leaders Program
Kendall Ross, Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, has been named to the 2026 cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities鈥� Emerging Leaders Program.
July 01, 2026
91调教 Communications Wins International CASE Award for Intrepid Ambition Publication
91调教 Communications has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), receiving international recognition for its Intrepid Ambition聽campaign publication.
July 01, 2026
The 鈥�-Gist鈥� of Biology: Jason Ortega Inspires Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Jason Ortega, assistant professor of biology, is helping shape the next generation of scientists, both inside and out of the classroom at 91调教.
June 30, 2026
Spirit of Success Starts with Advising
Kayla McIntosh, director of the ROAR first-year advising center, believes 91调教 fosters a spirit of success for all students and that it all starts with helping students get off on the right foot through advising.
June 29, 2026
At the Intersection of Art and Science, Anatomy Students Win Prizes
"All of science began with the arts,鈥� said Dr. Chris Pierret, professor and department head of biological sciences at the 91调教 - Fort Smith. 鈥淲e have the same job: We look out the window and describe the world around us. Scientists...
June 26, 2026
Tours Influence College Decision, Says 91调教 Campus Visit Coordinator
Darbi Owen, with the admissions team at the 91调教 - Fort Smith, explains how visiting a college helps students make the right decision about continuing their education.
June 26, 2026
Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List Announced
91调教 has announced the Spring 2026 Dean's List and Chancellor's List
June 25, 2026
91调教 Students Win Autonomous Vehicle Challenge
The 91调教 engineering team won the 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Challenge on April 16 at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain, earning first place and best presentation honors in a statewide competition sponsored by the 91调教 Space...
June 23, 2026
Ask the Expert: Solar Fun this Summer
Using solar power at your home can be inexpensive and fun without attaching large panels to your roof, says electrical engineering professor Kevin Lewelling in this month's Ask the Expert.
June 23, 2026
Geoscience Students Conduct California Field Work
Three 91调教 鈥� Fort Smith geoscience majors traveled to southeastern California during the final week of the Spring 2026 semester to conduct fieldwork as part of an ongoing research project led by Dr. Dave Mayo, associate professor...
June 22, 2026
Juneteenth: 91调教 BSA Shares Significance and Pride
This Juneteenth, students from the Black Student Alliance at the 91调教 - Fort Smith share their personal reasons for pride and the significance of celebrating their culture.
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